How to Remove the Front Panels of a Kenmore HE3T Washer

The front panel on a Kenmore HE3T washer is comprised of a lower panel, or toe panel, and an upper panel. To gain access to many of the internal components, you must remove both of these front panels. Removing the front panels exposes many interior components including the boot, drum and motor. After you have completed the repair or part replacement, replace the front panels by reversing the dis-assembly steps.

T20 Torx driver
Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the washing machine power cord.
- 2
  Remove the three screws along the bottom of the toe panel. Pull the bottom of the toe panel away from the washer and down to remove it.
- 3
  Remove the three screws along the back of the top panel with a T20 Torx driver.
- 4
  Push the top panel toward the back of the washer until it moves one half inch.
- 5
  Lift the top panel off and set it aside.
- 6
  Open the detergent drawer. Pull the drawer out all the way. Press down on the drawer release tab in the rear left corner of the drawer. Slide the drawer out.
- 7
  Remove the two screws next to the detergent drawer opening.
- 8
  Lift the control panel up in the center to partially disconnect it from the cabinet.
- 9
  Insert the tip of the flathead screwdriver into the three tab slots on the top of the control panel to release the locking tabs.
- 10
  Unplug the electrical connector leading to the control panel. Lift the control panel off of the washer cabinet.
- 11
  Remove the two screws next to the door hinge. Lift the door out and set it aside.
- 12
  Remove the two screws securing the door lock to the front panel. Lift the door lock out of the panel.
- 13
  Remove the two screws at the top of the front panel. Pull the front panel off of the Kenmore HE3 washer cabinet.

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