Tools You’ll Need

• ¼″ nut driver (most screws)
• Phillips #2 (long & stubby)
• Flat pry tool
• Needle-nose pliers
• Gloves – edges are sharp

Step 1 – Console & Control Board

Four long ¼″ screws at rear of console → slide back & lift. One screw holds clamshell — flip forward. Tons of pinch connectors + diagnostic port (small screwdriver to release). Control & UI boards fail regularly (burned relays, dead display).

Step 2 – Top Panel Lift

Two long Phillips at rear corners (ground wire on one). Lift rear of top — front clips release automatically.

Step 3 – Front Panel & Door Switch

Two ¼″ screws at top left/right (door open). Tilt front forward, disconnect door switch & wrinkle-mist hose (push collar down). Lift off bottom hooks.

Step 4 – Front Bearing + Slides (The #1 Failure)

Four Phillips around lint trap → lift housing. Front bearing held by four screws inside door opening. Slides wear and destroy the bearing — replace slides BEFORE you hear squealing or you’re buying the whole $250–$300 bearing.

Step 5 – Drum & Dual Idler Belt Removal

Push both idler pulleys left to slack belt → slip belt off motor pulley. Lift drum and walk forward out.

Step 6 – Motor + Blower + Thermal Sensors

Four ¼″ screws hold motor clamp. Disconnect harnesses, slide motor left and out. Thermal cutoff kit + thermistor on blower housing — replace both on every no-heat call.

Step 7 – Heating Element (Purple Wire Issue)

Four ¼″ screws hold element housing to rear. Purple wire is famous for snapping off — many techs sell a repair kit. Element coils crack too — replace the whole canister.

Most Common Failures & Parts We Stock

• Top Bearing + Slides - WE09X27635 WE03X37319
• Heating element – WE11M10001
• Pulley - WE03X31620
• Belt – WE03X33648
• Control board – WE22X34377
• UI board – WE22X34157

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