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Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement

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.

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  1. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 1

    • Before you begin your repair, unplug your dryer.

    • Your power cord may have four prongs rather than three. The additional prong is a ground connection.

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  2. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 3 de 3
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    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

    • Use a nut driver to remove the screws securing the top panel to the rear panel bracket.

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  3. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.

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  4. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Lift the top panel upward to separate it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel from the machine.

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  5. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the cover plate: étape 5, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the cover plate screw.

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  6. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • Remove the cover plate.

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  7. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Disconnect the cord: étape 7, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the screws securing the cord cables.

    • Mark the cables with a permanent marker if needed and take a picture or draw a diagram.

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  9. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 8, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 8, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 8, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.

    • Make sure you replace the connections correctly when you reassemble.

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  10. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the cord terminal block: étape 9, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the green ground screw.

    • Remove the cord terminal block screws.

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  11. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 10, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 10, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 10, image 3 de 3

    • Move the cord terminal block behind the rear panel.

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  12. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 11, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 11, image 2 de 2
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    • Remove the rear panel screws.

    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

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  13. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 12, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 12, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.

    • Remove the screws from the top rear of the machine.

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  14. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 13, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 13, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 13, image 3 de 3

    • Put on gloves before continuing, as the rear panel is sharp.

    • Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.

    • Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.

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  15. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 14, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 14, image 2 de 2

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.

    • Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.

    • Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.

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  16. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: étape 15, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: étape 15, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Disconnect the water tube: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • Push the retaining clip out with a small screwdriver or spudger.

    • Grab the retaining clip with your fingertips and remove it.

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  17. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 16, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 16, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement: étape 16, image 3 de 3

    • Press the yellow sleeve toward the valve to release the water tube.

    • While holding the sleeve in place, pull the water tube out of the sleeve

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  18. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten the nozzle cover: étape 17, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the sheet metal screw securing the steam nozzle cover.

    • Be careful not to drop any tools as you work, or you may chip the drum's enamel coating

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  19. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the nozzle cover: étape 18, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the nozzle cover: étape 18, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove the nozzle cover: étape 18, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the lower edge of the cover and tilt it outward to clear the nozzle.

    • Slide the cover down to disengage the tab at the upper end of the cover.

    • Remove the cover.

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  20. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Unfasten nozzle assembly: étape 19, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the nozzle assembly screw.

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  21. Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove nozzle assembly: étape 20, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove nozzle assembly: étape 20, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Steam Nozzle Replacement, Remove nozzle assembly: étape 20, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the nozzle assembly up to disengage the tab at the lower end.

    • Remove the nozzle assembly.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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