Whirlpool CHW9050 - Air Gap Damper

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
AIR GAP DAMPER
7. The damper is attached to the base in the
same way, with 2 locking tabs.
8. To separate the two halves of an air gap
damper, Disconnect either the bottom or the
top of the air gap damper from the washer.
Slide the two halves of the air gap damper
apart to separate them.
NOTE: In the base there is a raised tab that
will keep the damper from rotating in the
wrong direction.
TECH TIP: When removing the outer tub,
the air gap dampers simply separate when
the tub assembly is pulled up out of the
washer.
TECH TIP: When removing the back left air
gap damper, use a hammer and a punch to
level the rear most raised tab, on the base
of the washer.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the washer.
3. Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21)
or
Remove the back panel (See page 4-28).
4. Use a flat blade screwdriver to release one
of the locking tabs and turn the upper half of
the damper body slightly to hold that locking
tab unlocked.
5. Reach around to the other side and release
the other locking tab.
6. Turn the upper half of the damper body 90
degrees and pull the tab out of the slot in
the outer tub.
Locking Tab
Both Sides
1/4 Turn
To Unlock
Damper
Locking Tab
Both Sides
1/4 Turn
To Unlock
Damper
Rear Most
Raised Tab