Whirlpool GHW9200L, GHW9100L manual Component Access, Accessing Components in the Console

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COMPONENT ACCESS

Required Tools

The Front-Loading Automatic Washer requires the use of Metric Sockets of various sizes, Torx T-20 and T-25 Drivers, a Crescent Wrench, a flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer.

ACCESSING COMPONENTS IN THE CONSOLE

Components accessible in the Console include the Console Cover and the Touch Pad/LED As- sembly. Access to these components requires that the top of the washer be removed.

Removing the Washer Top

Three screws secure the washer top at the back of the washer. Remove the three screws and lift the top from the washer. (Fig. 4-4)

Screws

Fig. 4-4

Removing the Console from the Cabinet

Disconnect the Touch Pad/LED Assembly ribbon connector from the left side of the Central Con- trol Unit (Fig. 4-5)and release it from the wiring harness brackets on the right side of the washer top.

Ribbon

Connector

Fig. 4-5

Drawer

Remove the detergent Screw

Release Tab

dispenser drawer by

 

pressing down on the

 

release tab at the back

 

of the drawer (Fig. 4-

 

6A) and pulling it com-

 

pletely out of the

 

washer.

Fig. 4-6A

 

Once the drawer is removed, remove the screw in the recessed hole next to the drawer opening. Release the tab securing the right side of the con- sole to the washer (Fig. 4-6B).

Tab

Fig. 4-6B

Open the washer door and place a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot in the bottom center of the console (Fig. 4-6C). Push the console up to release center

console tab. Be sure the ribbon cable clears the cabinet frame.

Tab

Fig. 4-6C

Removing the Touch Pad/LED Assembly from the Console

The Touch Pad/LED Assembly is removed as a single unit and contains the Push Buttons, LEDs, cable, etc. (Fig. 4-7A)The buttons can be re- placed separately as shown in Fig. 4-7B.

Console Cover

Touch Pad/

LED Assembly

Fig. 4-7A

Fig. 4-7B

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