Whirlpool LEW0050PQ - Electric Dryer, Job Aid And Service Manual

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4-9
REMOVING THE FRONT SLIDE BLOCKS & REAR SEAL
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
WARNING
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Pull the dryer away from the wall so that
you can access the rear of the unit.
3. Remove the drum and belt from the dryer
(see pages 4-6 and 4-7 for the procedure).
4. To remove the two front slide blocks, lift
the front locking tab on each of the blocks,
and pull them out of the housing.
Front Slide Blocks
5. To remove the rear seal:
a) Loosen the spring clamp band screw
and remove the band from the drum
seal.
b) Pull the rear seal off the rear panel
flange.
Rear Drum Seal
Spring Clamp
Band Screw
Rear Panel
Lift Locking
Tab
Pull Out
Slide Block