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Whirlpool Smart All-In-One Washer & Dryer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Removing the Appliance Control Unit (ACU)
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.
To Remove the ACU
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect cold inlet water hose and remove the drain
hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
4. Gently lay washer/dryer on its right side to access the
ACU.
5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ACU protection
bracket (see Figure 1). Remove bracket and set aside for
reassembly.
Remove
2 Screws
ACU Protection
Bracket
ACU
Figure 1
6. Press the two tabs on the cover and slide the ACU cover
up to remove (see Figure 2).
Press down on
both tabs...
Slide
cover up
Figure 2
7. Disconnect all harness from the ACU. (All harness
connectors are color coded to the board connectors.)
See Figure 3. (See Important Note below-left.)
8. Lift up on the plastic release lever attached to the ACU. At
the same time, slide the ACU to the right and then up to
release the ACU tabs from the slots in the washer cabinet.
See Figure 3.
Lift up on
release lever
Right & Up to Release
Figure 3
9. With the ACU detached, the control can now be removed
from the cabinet. Note the tab slots for reinstallation (see
Figure 4).
ACU Tab Slots
Figure 4
IMPORTANT: Connectors J16 (HMI Comm) and J17 (MCU
Comm), are both located next to each other at the top right
corner of the ACU and can be mistakenly plugged into each
other’s connector. If this occurs, it will cause a communication
malfunction to both the HMI and Motor Control Unit.