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Whirlpool Compact Heat Pump Dryer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Removing the Back Panel
To Remove the Back Panel
NOTE
: On this dryer model, the back panel is also the rear
bulkhead. This design requires the top & side panels, console,
water tank, and drum removal before the back panel can be
removed from the dryer.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Perform the procedure on page 4-9, “Remove the Top
Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
3. Perform the procedure on page 4-9, “Remove the Side
Panels” prior to performing the following steps.
4. Perform the procedure on page 4-10, “Remove the
Interference Filter” to either disconnect or remove the
filter prior to performing the following steps.
5. Perform the procedure on page 4-11, “Remove the Console
/User Interface” prior to performing the following steps.
6. Perform the procedure on page 4-13, “Remove the Water
Tank” prior to performing the following steps.
7. Perform the procedure on page 4-18, “Remove the Drum”
prior to performing the following steps.
8. If not already, remove the two hoses (drain pump and
overfill hoses) from the back of the dryer.
9. Disconnect the two ground terminals from the back panel
(see Figure 1).
Back Panel
Ground
Terminals
Figure 1
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
10. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the three (3) back panel
screws illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2
11. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the two (2) screws
securing sump bracket to the back panel (as illustrated in
Figure 3). Remove sump bracket and set aside.
Figure 3
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