REMOVING AN INTERLOCK SWITCH

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.Depending on the interlock switch you are servicing, remove the front panel (see pages 4-4 and 4-5 for the procedure), or the rear panel (see page 4-19 for the procedure).

4.Press in on the locking tab. Slide the switch holder down in the chassis slots, and remove it from the chassis.

Slide Switch

Holder Down

Press Tab In

5.Remove the wires from the switch holder clip, and disconnect the wire connectors from the switch terminals. NOTE: The top connector has a locking tab on it.

Wire

Connectors

Switch Holder

Front InterlockSwitch

Remove Wires

From Clips

Rear Panel Switch

4-19

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Whirlpool MFW 9700S, MFW 9600S manual Removing AN Interlock Switch