Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement

ID: 160309

Description: Use this guide to change the power cord on your...

Steps:

1. Before you begin your repair, unplug your dryer.
2. Your power cord may have four prongs rather than three. The additional prong is a ground connection.

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

4. Remove the cover plate.

5. Mark the cables with a permanent marker if needed and take a picture or draw a diagram.
6. Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.
7. 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.

8. Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.
9. Make sure you replace the connections correctly when you reassemble.