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Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement

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Use this guide to change the power cord on your Whirlpool Duet WED87HED Dryer.

Sometimes the power cord can get pinched or damaged and need to be replaced, and this guide will get you through it.

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  1. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Safety Precautions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 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 WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Unfasten the cover plate: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

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  4. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cover plate: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cover plate: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cover plate: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the cover plate.

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  5. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Disconnect the cord: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

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

    • Use a Phillips driver or a 1/4 inch nut driver to remove the three 21.4 mm-long screws.

    • 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.

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  6. Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cord: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cord: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Whirlpool WED87HED Dryer Power Cord Replacement, Remove the cord: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.

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

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

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