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Model: WED6600VW0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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JTR1970		#1 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 3:25:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		I am replacing the machine control electronics assembly on my Whirlpool Cabrio dryer. I have disconnected all of the wires except for two that I cannot for the life of me figure out how to disengage. They are the violet and red wires leading into a tan clip (and connecting to the orange heater relay 2). A photo is attached. I've prodded, pulled, and squeezed, and they won't budge. What am I missing? JTR1970 attached the following image(s):


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Appliance Ninja		#2 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 3:32:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Those are just spade terminals but I cannot tell if the plastic connector has a lock on it or not. If it does, it would be pretty visible. A flat screwdriver under the connector with a slight twist often times will get it loose with little effort.


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JTR1970		#3 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 4:23:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/15/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		Thanks, Ninja. Managed to pry it loose from underneath as you suggested. Up and running again.


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Appliance Ninja		#4 Posted : Friday, November 15, 2013 4:26:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 957		Sometimes those spade connectors get very hard to get off. Glad you got it, nice job!


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