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Section 5 Service Procedures
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) 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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WARNING
32. FRONT PANEL AND PANEL SEAL
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 7.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 7.
NOTE: Some models may have security cap screws
installed. Security cap screws are located in the
control cabinet behind the control panel. Unlock
and remove control panel to see if these screws are
present. If security cap screws are present, remove
them.
c. Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on
front panel to dryer side panels. Swing bottom
of front panel away from dryer far enough to
disengage hold-down clips and locators from
cabinet top.
d. Disconnect wires from door switch. See
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.
e. Remove front panel seal from flange around
inside of door opening.
NOTE: Be sure seal is properly positioned when
installing on front panel.
33. DOOR SWITCH
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 7.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 7.
c. Remove two screws holding tabs on front panel
to dryer side panels. Swing bottom of front
panel away from dryer far enough to disengage
hold-down clips and locators from cabinet top.
d. Disconnect wires from door switch. See
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.
e. Depress tabs on switch and push out of front
34. DOOR CATCH
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 7.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 7.
c. Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on
front panel to dryer side panels. Swing bottom
of front panel away from dryer far enough to
disengage hold-down clips and locators from
cabinet top.
d. Disconnect wires from door switch. See
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.
e. Depress tabs on top and bottom of catch and
push out of front panel.
Figure 34
DOOR
SWITCH
TABS
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