Whirlpool 3396311 manual Drum seal, Remove4 screws before opening top, side panel

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 comer (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 corners). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see View B). Slowly pull front panel forward, 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 “gasdryer” illustration on page 13 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, funnel or ignitor.

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 counter- clockwise 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 slot 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 Warnlng, page 13.

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 our Consumer Assistance Center at l-800-253-1 301 for assistance or more information.

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