GE DCVH515 - Manual (Page 34)

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Belt Switch
The belt switch is fastened to the motor baseplate
with 2 Phillips-head screws. The belt switch is
activated by the movement of the idler arm. If the
drive belt breaks or comes off the idler pulley, the
belt switch opens power to the motor interrupting
dryer operation. The drum lamp will operate with an
open belt switch.
To remove the belt switch:
Remove the top, control, and front panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel and Front Panel. )
Remove the drum. (See Drum .)
Remove the motor and blower wheel assembly.
(See
Motor and Blower wheel Assembly .)
Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the belt switch to the motor baseplate.
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Motor Straps
Remove the 2 hex-head screws that hold the
front motor strap to the motor.
Compress then remove the rear motor strap
from the motor base plate.
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Remove the 7 Phillips-head screws that attach
the blower housing to the base plate.
Slide the blower housing to the right.
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Note: When reinstalling the blower housing, ensure
the 3 tabs are inserted into the front base plate.
Screws
Tabs
Blower Housing
The blower housing is attached to the dryer with 7
screws and 3 tabs.
To remove the blower housing:
Remove the top, control, and front panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel and Front Panel. )
Remove the drum. (See Drum .)
Remove the idler assembly. (See Idler Assembly .)
Remove the motor and blower wheel assembly.
(See
Motor and Blower wheel Assembly .)
Remove the single Phillips-head screw located
inside the outlet of the exhaust pipe. Remove the
exhaust pipe from the blower housing.
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