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Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd
Service Manual UK
English
DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY NOTES
SAFETY NOTES
1.
Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the electrical supply before dismantling.
2.
Beware of sharp edges on metal panels, plastic mouldings, and pressed parts.
3.
Some fixings (especially those into plastic) must be tightened to the correct specification using a
suitable torque wrench.
4.
Insulation resistance tests must be carried out with the pressure switch set to ensure that the water
heater is 'in-circuit' during the test.
These appliances are manufactured with a '3 phase' motor and uses a different type of power
module.
This power board is fitted with a large aluminium heat sink which remains live after
the power is disconnected.
Under no circumstances
should the board be removed under the time shown below.
Alternative 'quick methods' of discharging the board
SHOULD NOT
be used or attempted.!
A
Top Cover
1.
Remove the 2 screws securing the top panel.
2.
Slide forward and lift clear.
B
Back Panel
1.
Remove 6 screws securing panel.
2.
Slide down to remove.
C
Control Panel
1.
Remove the top cover (A).
2
Open the dispenser drawer fully. Gently lift slightly and pull to remove the drawer.
Remove the screws securing control panel to dispenser housing.
3.
Release 2 screws, 1 each end on top corner of control panel.
4.
Release 2 clips holding console to cabinet, gently ease control panel upwards to disengage lugs
from the front panel.
5.
Disconnect the wiring and lift clear.
Note:
When refitting, ensure the control panel is screwed and secured into the dispenser body.
This is easier to check with the dispenser drawer removed.
D
Display Card
1.
Remove the top cover (A).
2.
Release the wiring block from the back of the card.
3.
Remove screws fixing the PCB to the control panel.
4.
Whilst holding the card, ease card away from the control panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Risk of Electric Shock
The metal heatsink fitted on the Power Module
may hold an electrical charge for a short period
after switching off the machine.
Allow 5 minutes after disconnecting the
machine from the electrical supply before
commencing ANY work.
