14 American Dryer Corporation 450412-4
Main Door Assembly Replacement
Open main door.
Holding the door upward remove the 2 screws from the top
hinge block.
Lift the door up to remove.
Reverse this procedure for reinstalling new main door
assembly.
To Install New Main Door Glass
Remove main door assembly from dryer (follow main door
removal procedure).
Lay main door on flat surface with the back of the door
facing down.
Remove the 4 #10-32 acorn nuts securing the glass to the
door.
Remove glass and clean all old sealant off main door.
This area must be clean for correct bonding.
Place a bead of silicone around the edge door and lightly
press glass into place.
Reinstall the 4 #10-32 acorn nuts that were removed.
IMPORTANT: Do not press hard or silicone thickness
between the glass and door will be reduced, resulting in
poor bonding.
The door assembly should now be put in an area where it
will not be disturbed for at least 24 hours. Depending on
the conditions, the curing time of this adhesive is 24 to 48
hours.
After the curing period, install main door on dryer by
reversing the first step.
Front Panel Replacement
Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
Remove bottom lint drawer assembly.
Remove the screws securing the front panel to the dryer.
Disconnect the 2 door switch wires located behind the front
panel.
Remove the front panel.
IMPORTANT: When pulling the front panel off, the door
switch harness in the upper right hand corner must be
unplugged.
NOTE: The main door assembly can be removed to
make the panel removal easier. Refer to “Replace Main
Door Assembly” directions.
Reinstall the new front panel by reversing the first step
through the fourth step.
Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
Pulleys
Drive Shaft Pulley Replacement
Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
Remove rear belt guard.
Loosen V-belts. Rotate pulley and roll V-belts out of
grooves.
Remove setscrew from the 9-inch (22.86 cm) pulley.
Remove pulley and key.
NOTE: A gear puller may be required to remove pulley.
Reverse this procedure for replacement.
NOTE: Pulley must be aligned for proper operation.
Drive Motor Pulley Replacement
Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
Remove rear belt guard.
Loosen V-belts. Rotate pulley and roll V-belt out of groove.
Remove setscrew from the drive motor pulley.
Remove pulley and key.
NOTE: A gear puller may be required to remove pulley.
Reverse this procedure for replacement.
NOTE: Pulleys must be aligned for proper operation.