Whirlpool GHW9100L, GHW9200L manual Removing the Washer Door and Door Switch, Screw

Begin by removing the cycle selector knob. There are eight tabs securing the Touch Pad/LED As- sembly to the console. (Fig. 4-8)A flat bladed screwdriver will be helpful in releasing these tabs.

Typical Release Tab

Release these tabs in sequence from left to right around the Touch Pad/LED Assembly until all of the tabs are free and the Assembly can be lifted from the console. (Fig. 4-9)

Tab Tab Tab Tab

Tab

Tab Tab

Tab

Fig. 4-8

Fig. 4-9

REMOVING THE WASHER DOOR AND DOOR SWITCH

The washer door can be removed by removing the upper left shield cover and hinge cover. Open the door and remove three screws securing the door hinge to the washer front and lifting upward.

Screw

Fig. 4-10 Screw

Access to the door switch requires that the water seal boot be removed from the front of the washer. (Fig. 4-11)Use a flat bladed screwdriver at the location of the retainer spring and pull the retainer forward and then off the perimeter of the boot.

Retainer

Spring

Ease the edge of the boot off of the lip of the washer front near the door switch. (Fig. 4-12)Remove enough of the boot to gain access to the door switch behind the washer front panel.

Boot

Pulled

Back

Fig. 4-12

The door switch is secured to the washer front panel with three screws. Once these screws are removed, the door switch will remain in place until it is lifted slightly and pulled back from the washer front panel.

Door Switch

Assembly

Fig. 4-11

Fig. 4-13

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