To Install New Main Door Glass

1. Remove main door assembly from dryer (follow main door removal procedure).

2. Lay main door on flat surface with the front of the door facing up.

3. Remove the four (4) acorn nuts securing the glass.

4. Remove glass and clean ALL old sealant off main door. This area must be completely cleaned for correct bonding.

5.Apply a narrow bead of silicone (ADC P/N 170730) ALL around main door area where glass will rest.

6.Install glass onto door adhesive and slightly press glass in place.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT press hard or silicone thickness between the glass and door will be reduced, resulting in poor bonding.

7. Fasten the four (4) acorn nuts to secure glass in place.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten reducing the thickness of the silicone contact between glass and door.

8.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 36 hours.

9.After 24-hour curing period, install main door on dryer by reversing Step #1.

To Replace Front Panel

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Remove main door switch and bracket assembly.

3.Follow procedure for removal of main door assembly.

4.Open control (service) door.

5.Remove lint drawer and open lint door by removing two (2) screws.

6.Remove the twelve (12) Phillips head screws securing front panel to dryer.

7.Remove “EMERGENCY STOP” (E-Stop) wiring and “EMERGENCY STOP” (E-Stop) button.

8.Pull wires up through front panel door switch wire channel and gently remove front panel assembly.

9.Reverse this procedure for installing new front panel.

10.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

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American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 service manual To Install New Main Door Glass, To Replace Front Panel