Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death, disconnect power to unit before servicing.

Top Cover Removal

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Insert a plastic putty knife between the Top Cover and Front Panel. Press the locking clip to release the Top Cover. Repeat for both sides. Support lid with free hand and rotate top until it comes to rest on hinge stop.

Hinge/Lid Removal

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Lift Top Cover, see “Top Cover Removal” procedure.

3.Remove Hinge screw on each side.

5.Remove Lid Switch Striker by removing screw from the Lid side.

Lid Switch Removal

1.Disconnect power supply to unit.

2.Lift Top Cover, see “Top Cover Removal” procedure.

3.Remove two screws retaining Lid Switch.

4. Remove Lid Switch from housing.

4. Remove Hinge from Pivot Post.

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Whirlpool AAV4000AW manual Top Cover Removal, Hinge/Lid Removal, Lid Switch Removal