Whirlpool Gas Dryers - Manual (Page 16)

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EMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
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8. Remove 2 internal screws from front panel
flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel
slightly, lifting off lower clips (see lower clip
inset of illustration below). Slowly pull front
panel forward, disengaging panel from drum.
(Drum will drop slightly.)
9. Move front panel aside and rest edge against
side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting wire clips
(see wire clips inset of illustration below) or
damaging wires.
10. Remove any lint using a vacuum cleaner or
soft brush.
11. Reassemble in reverse order. Before closing
the top, check the following:
– Drum seal must be flared out (see drum seal
insets of illustration) and properly positioned
against panel at back of drum. Rotate drum
counterclockwise one full turn to check
drum seal.
– Belt should be centered and tight on
dryer drum.
– Wire clip retainer, which holds the door
switch wires, must be secured to top of front
panel (see wire clips inset of illustration) and
along top edge of side panel. Door wires
must not touch drum when dryer is
operating.
12. Replace top panel and lint screen screws. Top
and front panels must be securely in place
before operating dryer.
13. Level the dryer if necessary.
14. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Burner Motor
Dryer with front panel removed
(gas models only)
front
panel
Lower
clip
Wire clips
Drum
Seal
wrong
right
Drum
Seal
OR
side
panel
CARING FOR YOUR DRYER