Whirlpool W10177459A Tech Sheet page 10

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Figure 17. Machine control electronics.
3. Remove all the wire connections to the
machine control electronics. See figure 17.
4. Remove the screw holding the machine control
electronics assembly to the mounting bracket.
See figure 16.
5. There are two plastic legs on the front of the
machine control electronics that slide under the
mounting bracket.
✔
There is one plastic leg on the rear of the
machine control electronics that slides
under the mounting bracket.
✔
There is a locking tab on the bottom of the
machine control electronics that snaps into
the mounting bracket.
Press the locking tab on the bottom of the
machine control electronics and slide the
assembly to the front, then lift.
Console Electronics and Housing
Assembly
The console panel must be removed to access the
console electronics and housing assembly.
1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing &
Removing the Electronic Assemblies, page 9,
and disconnect the P2 and P5 harnesses from
the machine control.
2. Remove the screw that fastens the assembly to
the machine control mounting bracket (figure
16, page 9), and the two screws that fasten the
console assembly to the machine (figure 18).
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S USE ONLY
Figure 18. Remove the console panel to access
the console electronics and housing assembly.
3. Gently remove the decorative trim that
surrounds the door and upper console by
unsnapping it from the machine. See figure 19.
Figure 19. Remove the decorative trim.
4. Slide the console up and off of the machine.
See figure 18.
5. The console mounting bracket is fastened to
the console front panel with two latches at both
sides of the console assembly. Unlatch the
bracket gently with a screwdriver while pulling
the mounting bracket assembly out. See
figure 18.
6. The console electronics is split into two
assemblies connected by two cables. Each
assembly is fastened to the decorative piece by
four plastic latches. To remove these
assemblies, gently compress the plastic
latches while pulling up on the assembly. For
the cycle selector assembly, the cycle selector
knob must first be removed by firmly pulling on
it or gently prying it straight upward. See
figure 20.
Figure 20. Locate 8 plastic latches.
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