Customer Questions and Answers for Guard (Protective Shield) by Whirlpool

This guard is a molded protective shield that helps keep internal components and wiring safe from contact, debris, and wear. It restores the original barrier and helps maintain safe operation. What it does:

• Covers and protects internal parts and wiring from contact and abrasion
• Helps prevent foreign objects from reaching sensitive components
• Reduces risk of wear-related failures and shorting where panels meet
• Commonly replaced when cracked, broken, or missing and may cause rubbing or exposure

• One guard

• Disconnect power to the appliance before accessing internal components
• Handle carefully; plastic edges may be sharp or brittle when damaged
• Usually installed with existing screws or clips; keep original fasteners if reusing
• Replace damaged clips or supports to ensure a secure fit