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Stage D – To Remove Back Panel
1. Remove 21 screws from around the edge
of back panel.
2. Remove 2 screws from the middle of the
panel.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove exhaust
flange.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Stage E – To Remove Top
Cabinet Panel
Complete Stages A, B & C then:
1. Remove 10 screws from top edge of
panel.
2. Panel can now be removed.
Reassemble in reverse order
Stage F – To Remove the Drum
Complete Stages A to E then:
1. Remove wires connecting element and
thermal overload cutout.
2. Remove earth lead from element carrier.
3. Provide a suitable floor covering to
protect door and front of cabinet from
being marked. Then lay dryer on its front.
4. Take off the belt tension from the drum at
the jockey pulleys – remove belt from
motor pulley.
5. Remove 4 screws that hold elements
carrier to sides of cabinet.
6. Pull the drum away from the front of the
cabinet.
7. Refit in reverse order. Ensure that the
drum belt is over the drum before
assembly.
Check felt seal.
Stage G – Replacement of the
Front Drum Bearings
NOTE : This can only be done with the drum
removed.
Complete Stages A – F then:
With the cabinet standing upright:
1. Remove 7 screws that hold the bearing
support ring to the air duct.
2. The bearing ring can be removed from
the air duct.
3. There are 6 drum bearings fitted to this
ring.
4. When replacing drum bearings, check the
bearings’ surface on the front edge of the
drum to ensure it is free from grease,
rough surfaces etc.
Reassemble in reverse order.
Stage H – To Remove Front
Bearing Holder and Air Duct
Assy and Felt Seal
Complete Stages A – G then:
1. Remove air duct tube from front air duct
assy. Just pulls off.
2. Remove 7 screws that hold air duct assy
to the front of the cabinet.
3. Duct can be pulled away from the front of
the cabinet.
4. The felt seal can be fitted to this duct
assembly instiu after the front bearing
holder has been removed.
Reassemble in reverse order, taking care to
ensure that the air duct gasket fits around the
edge of the duct and does not fold over when
fitted to the cabinet.