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Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

    1. Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Disconnect the control panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Disconnect the control panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Disconnect the control panel cable from the main board.

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    2. Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq: step 2, image 1 of 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq: step 2, image 2 of 2

      • Disconnect the drum light connector.

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    4. Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Unfasten the control panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Unfasten the control panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the two 16.3 mm‑long sheet metal screws located at each end of the control panel.

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    5. Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Remove the control panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Remove the control panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Control Panel Replacement prereq, Remove the control panel: step 4, image 3 of 3

      • Lift the control panel up and tilt it away from the chassis to remove it.

      • Make sure to thread the cable through the hole in the chassis.

      • During reassembly, thread the cable through its proper hole before reinstalling the control panel.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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