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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32. FRONT PANEL AND PANEL SEAL (Figure 33)
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 4.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 33.
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. See Figure 5. 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 Figure
32.
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.
Figure 32
33. DOOR SWITCH
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 4.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 33.
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 Figure 32.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.
e. Depress tabs on switch and push out of front
panel. See Figure 32.
34. DOOR CATCH (Figure 33)
a. While supporting the access panel, remove two
screws from bottom edge of access panel. See
Figure 4.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel. See
Figure 33.
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 Figure
32.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.
e. Depress tabs on top and bottom of catch and push
out of front panel.
DOOR
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