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Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the solenoid valve in your Whirlpool Duet WED87HED dryer.

This valves controls the water supply to the steam spray nozzle.

If this valve fails you will get no steam action on the steam cycles, or you may have clothes that get wet because of leaking water.

Cosa ti serve

  1. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Safety Precautions: passo 1, immagine 1 di 1

    • Before you begin your repair, unplug your dryer.

    • Your power cord may have four prongs rather than three. The additional prong is a ground connection.

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  2. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: passo 2, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: passo 2, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: passo 2, immagine 3 di 3
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    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

    • Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the two 15.7 mm-long screws securing the top panel to the rear panel bracket.

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  3. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the top panel: passo 3, immagine 1 di 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the top panel: passo 3, immagine 2 di 2

    • Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.

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  4. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 4, immagine 1 di 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 4, immagine 2 di 2

    • Lift the top panel upward to separate it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel from the machine.

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  5. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the cover plate: passo 5, immagine 1 di 1

    • Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the 16.2 mm-long cover plate screw.

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  6. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cover plate: passo 6, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cover plate: passo 6, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cover plate: passo 6, immagine 3 di 3

    • Remove the cover plate.

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  7. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the cord: passo 7, immagine 1 di 1

    • Mark the cables with a permanent marker if needed and take a picture or draw a diagram.

    • Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.

    • If your plug has 4 prongs, there will be a ground connection from the cord as well. Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove this connection.

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  9. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cord: passo 8, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cord: passo 8, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the cord: passo 8, immagine 3 di 3

    • Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.

    • Make sure you replace the connections correctly when you reassemble.

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  10. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the cord terminal block: passo 9, immagine 1 di 1

    • Use a 5/16 inch hex driver to remove the 16.5 mm-long green ground screw.

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 15.3 mm‑long cord terminal block screws.

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  11. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: passo 10, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: passo 10, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: passo 10, immagine 3 di 3

    • Move the cord terminal block behind the rear panel.

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  12. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: passo 11, immagine 1 di 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: passo 11, immagine 2 di 2
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    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the eleven rear panel screws.

    • Ten 20 mm-long screws

    • One 12.9 mm-long screw under the water inlet.

    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

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  13. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 12, immagine 1 di 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 12, immagine 2 di 2

    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the 16.4 mm-length screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.

    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the two 20 mm-long screws from the top rear of the machine.

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  14. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the rear panel: passo 13, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the rear panel: passo 13, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the rear panel: passo 13, immagine 3 di 3

    • Put on gloves before continuing, as the rear panel is sharp.

    • Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.

    • Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.

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  15. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Reassembly information: passo 14, immagine 1 di 2 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Reassembly information: passo 14, immagine 2 di 2

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.

    • Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.

    • Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.

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  16. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: passo 15, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: passo 15, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: passo 15, immagine 3 di 3

    • Push the retaining clip out with a small screwdriver or spudger.

    • Grab the retaining clip with your fingertips and remove it.

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  17. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 16, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 16, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement: passo 16, immagine 3 di 3

    • Press the yellow sleeve toward the valve to release the water tube.

    • While holding the sleeve in place, pull the water tube out of the sleeve

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  18. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the electrical connectors: passo 17, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the electrical connectors: passo 17, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Disconnect the electrical connectors: passo 17, immagine 3 di 3

    • Pull the two solenoid valve electrical connectors straight off the valve to disconnect them.

    • Be sure to grip the connector and not the wire when disconnecting.

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  19. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Unfasten the solenoid valve: passo 18, immagine 1 di 1

    • Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the 12.9 mm‑long sheet metal screw securing the solenoid valve.

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  20. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the solenoid valve: passo 19, immagine 1 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the solenoid valve: passo 19, immagine 2 di 3 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Solenoid Valve Replacement, Remove the solenoid valve: passo 19, immagine 3 di 3

    • Tilt the solenoid valve toward you to disengage the tab from under the rim of the dryer frame.

    • Lift the solenoid valve upward and remove it.

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Conclusione

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

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