Whirlpool WED5100VQ1 Dryer Door Switch Replacement

ID: 177818

Description: If your Whirlpool dryer (model WED5100VQ1)...

Steps:

  1. Unplug the dryer's power cord.
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  2. Open and remove the lint screen.
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  3. Remove the screws next to the lint screen opening.
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  4. From the front of the dryer, insert a prying tool in the seam where the locking tabs are located (about 2 inches away from a corner).
  5. Be sure the prying tool sits above the two legs of the locking tab.
  6. Press the tool to release the locking tab.
  7. Lift the top of the dryer.
  8. Caution: Forcing the top of the dryer to lift without fully releasing the locking tab could result in pinching, crushing, or shearing of your fingers and hands.
  9. Repeat the step on the opposite corner to fully release the top of the dryer.
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  10. Lift the top of the dryer 90 degrees to lock it in place.
  11. If necessary, pull out the dryer until there's enough space for the top of the dryer to open 90 degrees.
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  12. Open the dryer door.
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  13. Remove the screws next to the door switch.
  14. The drier door switch should be located at the upper right corner of the door frame.
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  15. From the top of the dryer, pinch and push down on the mounting tabs holding the dryer door switch to unplug them.
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  16. Pull out and disconnect the door switch.
  17. If necessary, insert a prying tool into the door switch’s push-in connector to disconnect.
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  18. Grab and align the new door switch’s connector with the wire harness.
  19. Insert the new door switch's connector into the wire harness until snug.
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  20. Place the door switch to its original location.
  21. Ensure the door switch’s screw sockets align with the dryer's screw holes.
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  22. From the front, hold the door switch in place
  23. Continue to hold the door switch in place until the screws are in place and fully tightened.
  24. Hand-tighten the screws to secure the door switch.
  25. Finish tightening the screws using a screwdriver.
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  26. On the top side of the dryer, plug the switch’s mounting tab back in place.
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  27. Close the dryer door.
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  28. Close the top of the dryer.
  29. Press down the top of the dryer to lock it in place.
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  30. On the lint screen opening, put the two screws back in place.
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  31. Close and/or return the lint screen.
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  32. Plug the dryer's power cord back in.
  33. If you pulled the dryer out earlier, push it back to the original location first.
  34. Adjust the dryer vent as needed to avoid crushing it while pushing back the dryer to its original location.
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