Whirlpool MAH3000 service manual Thermistor Removal, Sump Cover

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Thermistor Removal

REMOVAL

1.Disconnect power to the washer.

2.Remove the wires leading to the heater assembly.

3.Locate the mounting nut and loosen the nut by turning the nut in a counter clockwise direction. This will uncompress the rubber.

4.Carefully remove the heater assembly from the tub cover. (If the heater has been in place for a period of time, the rubber may have taken a set. Then a complete tub cover removal would be deemed necessary to push the heater assembly out of the tub cover.)

Figure 5-14

Thermistor Removal

The thermistor is press fitted into the rubber seal of the heater. To remove, simply push the thermistor out and reinsert the replacement thermistor.

SUMP COVER

ture the detergent dispensed into the top dispenser. By capturing the detergent, the washer can provide a better mix of water and detergent in the wash water. During normal operation, the sump cover is flushed of detergent during the wash cycle.

REMOVAL

1.Remove the front panel, tub cover and the spinner.

2.Remove the mounting screw securing the cover to the outer tub.

Figure 5-15

3.Lift the front of the sump cover and disengage from rear lip of outer tub.

Figure 5-16

The sump cover is located in the lower rear area of the outer tub assembly, directly above the sump area and the drain outlet. The purpose of the sump cover is to cap-

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Section 5. Teardown & Wiring Information

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Whirlpool MAH3000 service manual Thermistor Removal, Sump Cover