Whirlpool MFW 9600S, MFW 9700S manual Removing the Temperature Sensor Heating Element

REMOVING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

& THE HEATING ELEMENT

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 washer or disconnect power.

2.Turn off the water supply to the washer.

3.Remove the three T-20 hex-head torx screws from the toe panel and remove the panel.

4.Use a 13/32”(10 mm) socket and loosen the hex nut on the heating element bracket.

5.To remove the temperature sensor:

a)Disconnect the sensor connector.

b)Pull the sensor out of the heating ele- ment bracket hole.

Pull Out Sensor

Sensor	Hex Nut
Connector

Toe Panel

Screws

Ground Wire

Element Wires

6.To remove the heating element:

a)Remove the temperature sensor (see step 5).

b)Disconnect the element wires and the green ground wire from the terminals.

c)Pull the heating element and tempera- ture sensor out of the tub.

Heating

Element

Heating Element & Temperature Sensor

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