Whirlpool MED / GD 9700S, MED / GD 9600S manual To remove the heater

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REMOVING THE HEATER, THE HIGH-LIMIT

THERMOSTAT, & THERMAL CUTOFF

(ELECTRIC DRYERS ONLY)

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Remove the two hex-head screws from the bottom flange of the toe panel. Pull the panel out at the bottom, pull down, and remove the panel.

3.Remove the hex-head screw from the heater shield and remove the shield.

Heater

Shield

Screw

4.To remove the heater:

a)Remove the two wires from the termi- nal block (see photo in step 5).

b)Remove the hex-head screw from the heater housing, and slide the heater out of the duct.

Toe Panel

Toe Panel Screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heater Housing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw

 

High-Limit Thermostat,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal Cutoff, & Heater Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Epic Goals and Objectives ForwardTable of Contents Page General Safety FirstModel & Serial Number Designations Model NumberSerial Number Model & Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Locations 12345 14367389 SpecificationsPurchased.9869374149893467762934899691241473393 12345included.12345467892649 527932759675445627927 1234546345 675794786 67846977 677 123456782967455427646 74727624345456457 For a grounded, cord-connected dryer 5766377275369#8 63#64456 648789123456 8567Into a hook shape 42Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws 123456783933345678933 333333333336963747322374796 664663747322374 74326374732237427643764732237426263346 32584 12324567289273835229322996 1232462345678834962 147 12342567254 323439262534922625 32221234563789 5632 759428 36969879766977%%6&997969 Burner Gas Burner Assembly Component LocationsFunnel Removing the Electronic Control Board Relay K1 P2 Removing the Console & Touchpad Subassembly Touchpad Subassembly Console Subpanel Catch Removing the Door Switch On the next To remove the thermal fuse or ther- mistorTo remove the drive motor To remove the belt switch To remove the heater To remove the high-limit thermostat or the thermal cutoff Removing the BELT, DRUM, & Rollers To remove the belt and drum To remove a roller Removing the Drum Light Socket Squeeze Arms Removing the Moisture Sensor To remove the burner assembly Manifold Clamp Screw To remove the high-limit thermostat To remove the flame sensorHeater Component TestingDrive Motor Thermal Fuse Thermistor Thermal Cutoff Electric Dryers only Resistance Tests Burner Ignitor GAS Burner CoilsHIGH-LIMIT Thermostat Flame SensorDiagnostics Diagnostic GuideElectrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics Display FAULT/ERROR Codes Diagnostic TestsActivating The Diagnostic Test Mode Diagnostic Moisture Sensor Diagnostic Console switches and indica- torsGas Dryers Only TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting TestsElectric Dryers Only Test #2 Motor Circuit Test Dryer does not heat Test #3 Heater TestTest #3a Thermistor Test Heat will not shut offTest #3c GAS Valve Test GAS Dryers only Test #3b Thermal Fuse TestTest #4 Moisture Sensor Test Test #3c Thermal Cutoff Test Electric Dryers onlySingle LED does not light up E3 error code is displayedNone of the LEDs light up Particular group of LEDs does not light upIf using a digital meter, the resistance If using an analog meter, the resisChecking The Button Functions Checking The Rotary Cycle Selector Test #6 Door Switch TestPage Wiring Diagrams Page Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources