Whirlpool DP840DWG, Manual

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Removing the Heater Element
From beneath the cabinet:
1. Remove the front access panel. (See Removing the Outer Door Panel)
2. Pull the spade connectors off the heater element terminals.
3. Unscrew the two (2) nuts securing the heater element to the bottom of the tub.
(Fig. 2-5)
From inside the tub:
4. Remove the lower dish rack.
5. Remove the lower spray arm.
6. Slide the metal disks from the metal clips
securing the left and right sides of the heater
element.
. 7. Carefully lift the heater element from the unit.
Replacing the Heater Element
From inside the tub:
1. Carefully place the terminal ends of the heater element through the two (2) holes at the
bottom rear of the cabinet.
2. Slide the metal disks into the clips to secure the left and right sides of the heater element.
3. Replace the lower spray arm.
4. Replace the lower dish rack.
From underneath the cabinet:
5. Secure the heater element in place with two (2) nuts. Be sure the element is seated firmly
against the tub.
6. Slide the spade connectors onto the heater element terminals.
7. Replace the front access panel.
Fig. 2-5
Element Retaining Nuts (2)
Removing the Pump Motor Assembly
1. Unscrew and remove the nozzle cap
and remove the nozzle bearing and
spray arm.
(Fig. 2-6)
Fig. 2-6
SPRAY ARM
NOZZLE
CAP
NOZZLE BEARING