Whirlpool APARTMENT MAINTENANCE SERIES, Service Manual

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Circuit Board And Rotary Switch Removal
Refer to Figures 9 and 10 for these procedures.
1. Remove the washer top and the control knobs.
2. Remove the three stainless steel control pan screws.
3. Turn the control pan over and lay it off toward the right side. Leave the upper water level
tube connected to the control pan nipple.
4. Unplug the small connector from the small connector block. Leave the clear plastic tube from
the lid switch routed through the small connector block.
5. Slide both the large and small connector blocks out of their mounting slots.
6. Pull the connectors from the terminals on the water level switch.
7. Remove the water level switch mounting screw. This will release the ground connector and
the water level switch.
8. Pull the ground connector from the terminal on the steel mounting channel.
9. Remove the five circuit board mounting screws and raise the near edge of the circuit board.
10. Lift the locking tab on each rotary switch and turn the switch 45° counterclockwise. Remove
the switch from the control panel. (If necessary, pull the connector of each rotary switch from
the connector block on the circuit board.)
Circuit Board and Rotary Switch Replacement
Refer to Figures 9 and 10 for these procedures.
1. Install each rotary switch by first orienting the switch as shown in Figure 9. Insert the switch
into the mounting socket in the control panel and turn it 45° clockwise or until the locking
tab engages in the detent notch.
2. Push the connector of each rotary switch onto its connector block on the circuit board. The
connector web should be oriented toward the rear of the circuit board.
3. Push the ground connector onto the terminal on the steel mounting channel.
4. Install the water level switch mounting screw through the ground connector and water level
switch bracket.
Washer Top Replacement
Refer to Figures 6, 7 and 8 for this procedure.
1. Lift the rear edge of the top and place slot of steel mounting channel over the plastic
spacers on the top front lip of the washer cabinet. Take care to prevent scratching the top front
edge of the cabinet.
2. Route the pressure switch hose so it will pass under the snubber strap and press it straight
onto the control pan nipple.
3. Add a clamp to the bleach hose and route the hose so it will pass to the front of the
snubber strap and push it onto the bleach nipple in the washer top.
4. Plug the large connector block into the connector block on the top. Make sure it is fully latched.
Reconnect the ground terminal.
5. Lower the washer top and guide the strain relief so it will enter the slot in the top.
6. Install the four screws at the rear of the washer top.
7. Replace the control knobs.