Introduction
Use this guide to replace the steam nozzle on your Whirlpool Dryer.
The steam nozzle sprays a fine mist of water into the heated operating dryer to help prevent wrinkles.
If the steam nozzle malfunctions, you may notice decreased performance from your dryer.
This guide shows this repair performed with the drum removed for greater clarity. The procedures are the same.
This guide will work for most Whirlpool dryers. This guide is written with a model WED87HED dryer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
What you need
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Use a nut driver to remove the 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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Lift the top panel upward to separate it from the chassis.
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Remove the top panel from the machine.
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Remove the green ground screw.
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Remove the cord terminal block screws.
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Move the cord terminal block behind the rear panel.
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Remove the rear panel screws.
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Remove the screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.
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Remove the screws from the top rear of the machine.
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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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Press the yellow sleeve toward the valve to release the water tube.
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While holding the sleeve in place, pull the water tube out of the sleeve
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Remove the sheet metal screw securing the steam nozzle cover.
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Lift the lower edge of the cover and tilt it outward to clear the nozzle.
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Slide the cover down to disengage the tab at the upper end of the cover.
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Remove the cover.
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Lift the nozzle assembly up to disengage the tab at the lower end.
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Remove the nozzle assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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