Parts for Whirlpool WGD8740DW1: 02 - Top And Console Parts

This top panel is the upper cover of your dryer's cabinet. Replace a dented, rusted, or warped panel to restore a secure, flush fit and the clean, finished look of your machine.

• Forms the dryer's upper cabinet surface and covers internal components
• Provides proper mounting/alignment for the control console and top hardware
• Helps maintain cabinet rigidity and a solid, secure fit
• Common signs it's needed: visible dents/bends or rust, top won't sit flush or stay secured, gaps or misalignment near the console

• Disconnect power; shut off gas supply for gas models
• Wear cut-resistant gloves—cabinet edges can be sharp
• Remove fasteners securing the top, lift off, and transfer any clips/insulation from the original panel
• Align the new panel and tighten fasteners evenly to ensure a flush, secure fit

The Harns-Wire is an OEM part for Whirlpool electric and gas dryers. It is an assembly of wires and connectors that link internal dryer components together, allowing signals and power to flow properly through the system. 

Causes of a bad harness can include wire insulation cracking from dryer drum movement, severed conductors leading to power loss in certain circuits, or broken connectors interfering with components like motors or sensors.

Symptoms of a bad harness include:

• Inability to start or stop cycles automatically  
• Temperature fluctuations resulting in uneven drying
• Unexpected stops or failure to tumble clothes smoothly
• Activation of safety cutouts or circuit breakers

 This harness is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore dryers. 

This factory fastener secures appliance components and panels, helping keep assemblies properly aligned and tight. Replace worn, stripped, or missing hardware to eliminate looseness and vibration and maintain safe, reliable operation.

• Fastens brackets, panels, trim, and internal assemblies to the cabinet/frame
• Helps maintain alignment of doors, consoles, or covers
• Restores a tight fit to reduce rattling, vibration, or shifting
• Common symptoms: missing screw, stripped head/threads, loose panel or handle, recurring vibration/noise

• Disconnect power (and shut off gas/water if applicable) before servicing
• Match thread and length to the original fastener for proper fit
• Start threading by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver
• Do not overtighten into plastic or thin sheet metal

This control panel is the user interface assembly that provides the push-button and display controls for your appliance, restoring access to cycle selection and status feedback. It replaces a cracked, unresponsive, or intermittently working panel. What it does:

• Houses the touch/push buttons and display that let you select cycles, options, and start/stop the appliance
• Sends user commands to the main control so cycles begin and settings register correctly
• Common symptoms it can resolve: unresponsive or stuck buttons, blank or flickering display, or incorrect control feedback
• Restores normal control operation when the exterior keypad or display glass is damaged

• One control panel assembly as shown

• Disconnect power (unplug or switch off breaker) before starting any repair
• Remove trim or console fasteners carefully to avoid damaging clips or display lens
• Handle the display and ribbon cable gently; align connectors securely during reassembly

This 8-18 x 5/8-inch screw secures appliance panels, brackets, and covers. Replacing a missing or stripped fastener restores a tight fit and helps prevent vibration or loosening where this exact size is specified.

• Fastens sheet-metal or plastic components where a #8-18 x 5/8 screw is called for
• Helps maintain alignment and reduce rattling or vibration
• Replaces stripped, corroded, or missing screws of the same size
• Common symptoms: loose panels, gaps/poor fit, rattling noises, or visible missing hardware

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water (as applicable) before service
• Match thread and length to the original; replace screws one at a time to keep parts aligned
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• If the receiving threads are damaged, additional repair (clip, insert, or new nut) may be needed

This screw is used to secure the handle end cap to the center of the door. The screw size measures 8-18 x 1/2 inches.

Color: Chrome

The Knob Spring Clip is an OEM part for Whirlpool appliances, specifically designed for use in washers and dryers. This small but essential component is responsible for securing the control knob to the control panel, ensuring that the knob stays firmly in place during operation.

Common causes of a bad spring clip include frequent use, accidental impacts, or wear and tear over time. A faulty spring clip can result in the control knob becoming loose or falling off, making it difficult to operate the appliance.

Symptoms of a bad knob spring clip include:

• The control knob is loose or wobbly
• The control knob falls off easily
• Difficulty in turning or setting the control knob
• The appliance not responding correctly to knob adjustments

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Color: Grey