WED6200SW1 Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions

Removed dryer back (8 screws) removed & replaced heat element (2 screws) r&r'd fuse (2 screws) replaced back. Tested good. My wife was thrilled.

I tore down the dryer, to find any and all issues. The belt was worn, the rear support wheels were worn, the Blower Wheel was cracked and busted, the left felt support was absent, the right felt support was shot, the water tube leading to the steaming chamber was split in two and disconnected. Ordered all parts from here, they shipped VERY fast, and the hardest part is getting the drum back in and set right. The belt was fairly 3easy to put back on if you removed the water tube support and get your right hand all the way back in there so you can pull the pulley wheel back while holding the belt. Completely cleaned the cabinet out, vacuum and scraper. Put a new exhaust hose on while I was at it, just in case. Once everything was put back together, carefully, the dryer works as good as new. I was told to never get rid of this dryer, they quit making them, and I see why. Easy to repair, does my dress clothes in the top cabinet, dries like a commercial machine in the lower. Oh some installation notes...The front panel comes completely off, if you disconnect the ground and the yellow wire on the lower right (your right) side. This makes everything else much easier. There are 4 front panel screws, 4 edge screws, and four counter screws inside the upper cabinet that must be removed. I had to pull the side holder screws to removed the top plat so I could remove the drum. Keep track of your screws!!! You will need a flathead, a Phillips, a small socket (I forget what size), and some needle nose pliers to remove clips (from the wheel).

Initial diagnoses suspected a faulty igniter. After deterininig that there was not power to the igniter I unplugged the dryer and systematically tested the continuity of each of the temperature limit swithches which all checked OK. The last item in the circuit is the thermal fuse which proved to be faulty. To confirm that this was the only problem I monentarily by passed the fuse to verify that the burner came on. To do all this I had to remove the fron panel and take out the drum. Actually the thermal fuse is located behind th back cover and is very easy to replace and probably should have been my fist go to suspect. Note the likely cause of the thermal fuse failure is a plugged up lint filter or exhaust duct which should be checked before installing a new fuse.

when I identified the part from the blow-up parts drawing, I followed the instructions from the repair video. Very simple.

looked at schematic diagram, compared to unit finally used a multimeter to check fuse.. replaced fuse, assembled dryer and turned on to check operation. OK.

We have a 20 year old Whirlpool dryer and it stopped heating and drying. I searched online for causes and linked to this website. The problem list recommended the heating element replacement. I checked a local appliance store and they had the element for $91.00. I quickly ordered the element form the web site for half the price delivered. Not being too handy, I watched the installation video, grabbed my nut driver set and headed to the laundry room. The back came off in minutes and I was able to swap the element in about 5 minutes. I put the back on and tested...no heat. Back to the website and I ordered the next likely part, the thermal fuse. A day later the part arrived and another 15 minutes later I was again testing the dryer...no heat. Back to the website and ordered the Thermal cutoff kit and cycling thermostat. They arrived the next day..in fact I just got done fixing the dryer. First I replaced the cycling thermostat, no go. Then I replaced the high limit thermostat, nothing, then the thermal cut off fuse, and voila, heat in the dryer. Always start with the last part you would replace (always the way). I spent around $100 including shipping and although others may have been able to find it sooner, I now have a new heating element as well as all the other heat related parts. I probably saved a few hundred dollars bringing in a technician to fix this. I would recommend Parts Select to anyone with this or other appliance issues. Great website for the experienced DIYer or novices. Thanks Parts Select!

went on-line to research the problem. found the site and listed the issue. agreed with the probability and ordered the part. it came in a few days. After I ordered the part I watched the short instructional video that was available from the site. the repair took about 10 minutes to pull out the dryer, remove the back, take off the old part and put on the new part - put the back on plugged it in and push it back then turned it on. DONE

Pulled front of dryer off then pulled the tub out. I replaced the idler pulley arm and put a new belt on. I had to prop the tub up to put the belt on and put everything on in the reverse order from taking it off. This was not that difficult to do. I saved alot of money doing this myself.

Checked motor and other components and found Thermal Fuse did not check out allowing voltage to motor. Replaced Thermal Fuse and Dryer worked

the only thing i do around the house is changing the light bulb, so when our dryer was not working and was about 5 years old, i was told it cost too much to repair and i am better of to get a new one so watched few clips on you tube and ordered the parts from partselect which came with instruction, i could not believe it spend about $100.00 and my dryer is working better than before. bottom line if i can do this anyone can.

the part came the day after it was ordered.this was a shock,i opened the package and watched the video for the repair on my laptop.the instructions were right on and the job went smooth.thankyou for saving me over 400.00 on a new dryer

After watching the video that came via email with Part Select's order confirmation , I knew exactly what to do, I 've just followed the instructions and half and hour later dryer was working normally again. 24 hours before I believed I will have to spend $900 in a new dryer. I was worth to paid the $25 for the two business days shipping option. No need to use the Thermal fuse.

I watched your video that showed me how to remove the top then the face of the dryer. I then removed the drum and belt,after which I could then remove the support wheels and the belt tension wheel.I replaced the support wheels and tension wheel,the hardest part was removing the little plastic locking keepers that hold the support wheels in place. After that I was able to reinstall the drum with the new belt and reinstall the face and top of the dryer. My 15 year old dryer works great just like new. Thanks

I watched the How-To videos on your site before deciding whether to do the repair myself or not. I found the instructional video was so informative and easy to do, that I ordered the parts. When I received the parts, I, again, watched the videos to aid in the removal of the old and replace with the new. I followed the instructions as I repaired. It was an easy fix. The hardest part was moving the dryer away from the wall and reconnecting the exhaust hose. My wife is happy again and I have peace and quite. Thank you, PartSelect. You're now on my favorites list.

repair good to go