Whirlpool WED99HEDC0, Technical Education

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COMPONENT ACCESS
HybridCare™ Dryer with Heat Pump Technology
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Removing the Heat Pump (Base Assembly) continued
14. Remove the bottom two (2) 1/4” hex-head screws from
the rear bulkhead. Loosen the top two (2) 1/4” hex-head
screws at the keyhole slots. See Figure 5.
15. Lift the rear bulkhead assembly (unhooking top screws
from keyhole slots) and remove assembly from dryer
with attached inlet duct, rear-terminal bracket, and upper
harness.
16. Remove the two (2) 1/4” hex-head screws securing the
front and rear lower right side panel to the base assembly.
Lift up on the right side of the base assembly to disengage
the right side panel and remove. See Figure 5.
17. Remove the two (2) 1/4” hex-head screws securing the
front and rear lower left side panel to the base assembly.
Lift up on the left side of the base assembly to disengage
the left side panel and remove. See Figure 5.
Base Assembly Replacement
NOTE: The following components must be transferred from
the original product base to the new service replacement base:
• Dryer Motor Assembly/Capacitors
• Dryer Motor Bracket/Idler Pulley Assembly
• Auxiliary Fan
• Blower Wheel
• Sump Cover Assembly
• Drain Hose & Bracket Assembly
• Secondary Lint Filter
• Inlet Thermistor
• Compressor Capacitor
Figure 5
Figure 6 - Heat Pump Base Assembly
REASSEMBLY NOTE: Inspect the seal strip at the back of the
heat exchanger for damage. Check for correct installation
and placement along the edge of the heat exchanger outlet.
Ensure seal between heat exchanger and bulkhead.
REASSEMBLY NOTE: When reinstalling the cover onto the
heat exchanger, ensure that the evaporator and condenser
tube sleeves are properly installed around the tubes
between the cover and housing of the heat exchanger.
Check Heat
Exchanger
Seal Strip
Check Tube
Sleeves
Remove both
front and rear
screws
Remove 2 screws
Remove both
front and rear
screws
Loosen 2 screws