MGDC555DW1 Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions

Watched video. Walked right through it.

Once I received the new latch I removed the latch cover with the flat head screw driver and worked out the old latch. I then positioned the new latch and snapped in place. I then replaced the cover and shut the Dryer door. The door latched and the repair was complete.

Replaced door catch on dryer door. Followed video on Whirlpool website and it took less than 10 minutes. The dryer works great.

removed the rear panel to gain access to the internals of the dryer, removed the one screw that retains the fuse, out with the old and in with the new.
delivery of the part was 2 days sooner than expected.
could not have been a simpler process!

First I removed the top back plate and found the electrical schematic, found the fuse and themostat. Went to Whilpool web site found exploded parts list to identify part (fuse)

removed fuse and tested with MM for an open. It was. Shorted the leads to verify that the Dryer operated. Found your site and was easily able to identify the part from the excellent description and pictures. Ordered it, installed it work great thanks

Consulted Parts Select site for timer. Unplugged dryer piwer. Removed 6 screws from top console back, then timer itself by removing 2 screws. Moved electrical connections from old to new timer. Reinstalled timer screws and then console back screws. Plugged it in and all was good!

tested continuity, determined thermal fuse was open. PartSelect sent a new fuse very quickly, and it was just a matter of reconnecting the wires and putting the back cover on the dryer. Started right up.

Piece of cake. Connections are 1, 2, 3, 4 and plug

Dryer overheated due to blocked vent. I cleaned out the vent (that took the most time, > 1 hour due to my vent ducting). It still wouldn't start. I unplugged the dryer and took off the back off. I vacuumed out the lint and hair from the dryer. An electrical schematic was taped to the inside and I looked at it. I saw a non resettable thermal fuse listed. I saw two parts that looked like it might have been the fuse. I took them both out and looked them up online (Google search led me to the website.) I typed in the part numbers (from the parts I had) and the information on partselect said both could cause the dryer to not start. I went ahead and ordered and replaced both parts (I could have replaced one and then the other but I wanted my dryer working soon and it was cheap enough I didn't feel like waiting). The actual replacing of the parts took less than 5 minutes and was very easy.

Once again part select has come through for me. googled dryer won't start and a video on utube came up. typed my model number in on part select website and followed directions. was easy got part in three business days regular shipping. very pleased with this site.

It went well, I followed the instruction video and referred back to it if any questions or difficulty. The instructor on the video was obviously very experienced and duplicating his actions exactly was very helpful, One thing I noticed that wasn't mentioned was that the thread on the wheel / motor is left handed.

We had to pop open the top. Unscrew front of dryer from sides. Disconnecting the wires was a bit more difficult than expected. We had to use a tiny screwdriver to slide into the sides of the white wire connector on each side before pulling apart. Front drum falls when front of dryer is removed. It took two of us to reassemble - one to hold the drum while the other put the front on. Our problem turned out to be one wheel. We replaced both wheels and saved the rest of the parts. Hums along just fine.

I checked the Thermal Fuse and it was okay. Then I tested the timer and it was not working. Then I ordered the timer from this site and installed it in about 30 min. The dryer is now working.

I researched the probable cause online with Google, found it to be a Thermal Fuse located within the Hotair return duct of the Dryer. A simple continuity check is all it takes to determine if the Thermal fuse was Blown. The Dryer Seal was a little trikier but not too hard either, a little glue afte cleaning the surfaces with Acetone. PartsSelect came through with the right parts at the right price! I'll be back for more parts when needed. Thanks Ken L.

I opened the top and front of the dryer. 1st I pulled out the drum and cleaned up the lint and mess from the busted support roller. Next it was a matter of looking at the enclosed drawing and instructions. I could not believe it was that easy.