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To replace the thermistor:
Push the thermistor into the rubber gasket until
1.
fully seated.
Note: Ensure heater assembly is fully seated in the
tub.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the 10-mm hex
2.
nut to 31-in. lbs of torque.
CAUTION: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under-torquing
could cause water leakage; over-torquing could
cause the tub to crack.
Reconnect the wire harness to the thermistor.
3.
To remove the heater assembly:
Remove the service panel. (See
1.
Service Panel.
)
Drain the washer using the pump cleanout. (See
2.
Pump
.)
Disconnect the blue and the purple wires from
3.
the heater and the wire harness from the
thermistor.
Loosen the 10-mm hex nut until it is fl ush with
4.
the end of the stud.
Torque Wrench
Push inward on the 10-mm hex nut to relax the
5.
rubber gasket.
Grasp the heater assembly and pull outward.
6.
Heater Assembly Removal
Heater Assembly
To reinstall the heater assembly:
Slide the heater assembly into the tub opening
1.
and inside the bracket attached to the outer tub.
Seat the heater assembly in the tub opening.
2.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the 10-mm hex
3.
nut to 31-in. lbs of torque.
CAUTION: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under-torquing
could cause water leakage; over-torquing could
cause the tub to crack.
Reconnect the wire harness to the thermistor
4.
and the blue and the purple wires to the heater.
Bracket
