Parts for Whirlpool WED88HEAW1: 01 - Top And Console Parts

This is the appliance's cabinet top panel in a chrome finish. It replaces a dented, bent, or rusted top to restore a clean appearance and a secure fit while protecting internal components and supporting mounted parts.

• Forms the finished top surface of the cabinet (chrome finish)
• Shields internal components from debris and accidental contact
• Provides mounting/support points for the console, hinges, or brackets (varies by model)
• Addresses damage, corrosion, looseness, or rattling from a bent or missing top

• Disconnect power before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves (sheet-metal edges are sharp)
• Retain and reuse the original screws/clips; transfer any brackets from the old panel
• Fasteners are typically at the rear or beneath the console—support the panel, remove screws, then lift off
• Align the new panel and tighten fasteners evenly to ensure a secure, rattle-free fit

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

Console shell replaces the dryer's outer control housing to restore a clean, secure surface for the control assembly and controls. It repairs cosmetic damage while providing the proper mounting surface for the control components. What it does:

• Covers and protects the control assembly from impact, dust, and debris.
• Provides the structural mounting surface for knobs, switches and the control interface.
• Common symptoms it addresses: cracked, dented, warped or split console and loose or misaligned controls.
• Restores the dryer's appearance and helps prevent further damage to internal control components.

• Disconnect power (unplug the dryer or shut off the circuit breaker) before beginning any work.
• Removal/installation typically requires removing the dryer top or front panel; basic hand tools (screwdriver, nut driver) are commonly used.
• Handle any sharp sheet-metal edges with care and wear gloves and eye protection.

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 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.