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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.
필요한 것
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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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Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.
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Use a 5/16 inch nut driver to remove the 16.2 mm-long cover plate screw.
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Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.
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Use a 5/16 inch hex driver to remove the 16.5 mm-long green ground screw.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 15.3 mm‑long cord terminal block screws.
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Use a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the eleven rear panel screws.
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Ten 20 mm-long screws
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One 12.9 mm-long screw under the water inlet.
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Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.
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Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.
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Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.
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Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.
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Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.
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Push the retaining clip out with a small screwdriver or spudger.
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Grab the retaining clip with your fingertips and remove it.
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Pull the two solenoid valve electrical connectors straight off the valve to disconnect them.
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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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Tilt the solenoid valve toward you to disengage the tab from under the rim of the dryer frame.
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Lift the solenoid valve upward and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.
