CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. Your dryer drum light may be one of two types, as shown.

To change drum light type 1:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the screw that holds the lens in place.

3.Remove the lens by pulling it down and away from drum.

4.Push tab to allow bulb to swing out.

5.Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

6.Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. Replace the bulb with a 15-watt, appliance bulb only.

7.Push bottom of light and socket assembly in until tab locks.

8.Place the top of the lens onto the top of the holder. Rotate the bottom of the lens down until it is in place. Replace screw.

NOTE: It is very important that the lens is replaced properly.

9.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

To change drum light type 2:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the screw that holds the lens in place.

3.Remove the lens by pulling it down and away from drum.

4.Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

5.Install light bulb by turning it clockwise. Replace the bulb with a 15-watt, appliance bulb only.

6.Place the top of the lens onto the top of the holder. Rotate the bottom of the lens down until it is in place. Replace screw.

NOTE: It is very important that the lens is replaced properly.

7.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Whirlpool 8280525 warranty Changing the Drum Light, To change drum light type