Removing The Safety Thermostats & The Dual Heating Elements - Whirlpool LEW0050PQ Job Aid And Service Manual

REMOVING THE SAFETY THERMOSTATS &
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that
you can access the rear of the unit.
3. Remove the four outer screws from the
heater and thermostat access panel and
remove the panel. NOTE: Do not remove
the two heater screws on the access panel.
They secure the heating elements and
thermostats to the panel.
Air Intake
Cover Screw
Outer Screws
THE DUAL HEATING ELEMENTS
Heater & Thermostat
Access Panel
(1 of 4)
Heater Screws
4. To remove the safety thermostats:
a) Remove the two screws from the ther-
mostat bracket and remove the bracket.
b) Remove the wire connectors from the
thermostat you are servicing.
Manual Reset Thermostat
302°F (150°C)
Bracket Screws
5. To remove the dual heating elements:
a) Remove the two thermostats from the
heater bracket (see step 4).
b) Remove the screw from the air intake
cover and remove the cover (see the
left photo).
c) Disconnect the heater & thermostat
connector from the main harness, lo-
cated behind the vent cover opening.
d) Remove the two screws from the heater
bracket on the access panel (see the
left photo) and remove the bracket
from the panel.
Heater & Thermostat
Connector
Dual Heating Elements
4-5
Safety Thermostat
194°F (90°C)