Parts for Whirlpool WED96HEAC0: 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

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.