a WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.
• Never start the dryer with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
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Figure 29
30.MOTOR AND EXHAUST ASSEMBLY
a. While supporting the lower access panel,
remove two screws from bottom edge of lower
access panel, Figure 22.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
guide lugs from bottom edge of front panel.
c. Open loading door, remove lint filter screws
and lift filter out of bulkhead, Figure 9.
a WARNING
When installing lint filter, be sure to
install the filter with the word “FRONT”
facing the front of the dryer. If filter
is installed backwards, lint will
accumulate in exhaust system,
increasing the risk of fire and machine
malfunction.
d. Remove screws holding air duct to front
bulkhead and remove air duct, Figure 28.
a WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death by carbon monoxide and other
gases in gas dryers, carefully read and
follow all instructions given in this
section.
Figure 30
IMPORTANT: When reassembling, be sure felt
seal on exhaust fan cover makes airtight seal on
flange of duct, Figure 27. If the seal is installed
improperly, the airflow through the exhaust
system will be restricted which can adversely
affect dryer performance.
e. Disconnect wires from thermostat/thermistor
and heater, Figure 26.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring thermostat and heater.
f. Remove cylinder belt from idler and motor
pulleys, Figure 30.
g. Disengage motor wire harness terminal block
from motor switch by pressing in on the
movable locking tabs (located on each end of
the terminal block) and pulling away from
motor, Figure 33.
h. Remove two screws holding motor mounting
bracket to dryer base, Figure 29.
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