Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 12)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R D R Y E R
If your dryer is gas and has a
full front panel, remove front
panel as follows:
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the
electrical power.
2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from
lint screen area.
3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each
front corner (see view A). Rest raised top
against wall behind dryer (top is hinged
at rear).
4. Remove two internal screws from front panel
flanges (near top front comers). Lift front panel
slightly, lifting off lower dips (see view B).
Slowly pull front panel forwaid, disengaging
panel from drum. (Drum will drop slightly.)
5. Move front panel aside and rest edge against
side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting wire clips
(see view C) or damaging wires.
6. Remove lint from area shown in 'gas dryer
illustration on page 11 with soft brush or
vacuum deaner. Avoid damaging wires,
funnel or igniter.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Before closing
the top, check the following:
- Drum seal must be flared out (see view D)
and properly positioned against panel at
back of drum. Rotate drum counterclock­
wise one full turn to check drum seal.
- Belt should be centered and tight on
dryer drum.
- Wire clips which hold the door switch wires
must be anchored in sbt in top of front
panel (see view C) and along top edge of
side panel. Door wires must not touch drum
when dryer is operating. See Warning,
page 11.
8. Replace top panel and lint screen screws. Top
and front panels must be securely in place
before operating dryer.
9. Reconnect power and level dryer again
(if necessary).
NOTE: Call Consumer Assistance at
1-800-447-6737 for assistance or more
information.
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