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Whirlpool & Maytag 9.2 Cu. Ft. Steam Dryer
COMPONENT ACCESS
To Remove the Heater, High Limit Thermostat &
Thermal Cutoff (Electric Models Only)
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Perform the procedures on page 4-4, “Removing the
Top Panel” and “Removing the Console/UI” prior to
performing the following steps.
3.
Perform the procedures on page 4-6, “Removing the Front
Panel” prior to performing the following steps.
High-Limit Thermostat,
Thermal Cutoff, & Heater Area
Figure 1
4.
Remove the screws from the heater shield/support and
remove heat shield/support (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
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.
Removing the Heater, High Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff
5. To Remove the Heater (see Figure 3):
a)
Remove the two (2) wires from the heater terminal
block.
b)
Remove the 1/4” hex-head screw from the heater
housing and slide the heater out of the heater duct.
6. To remove the High Limit Thermostat or Thermal Cutoff
(see Figure 3):
a)
Disconnect the wires from the High-Limit Thermostat
or Thermal Cutoff.
b)
Remove the screw(s) from the High-Limit Thermostat
or Thermal Cutoff and remove the component from
the heater duct.
Thermal Cutoff
2 Black Wires,
2 Screws
Inlet Thermistor/
High Limit Thermostat
Red Wires, 2 Screws
Heater Element
1 Red, 2 Violet Wires
1 Screw
Figure 3
Heat Shield/
Support
Screws
