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’s drum light may be one of two types, as shown.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Replace light bulb cover before operating dryer.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

To change drum light type 1:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by turning the cover

clockwise.

3.Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

4.Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb only.

5.Replace the light bulb cover and lock in place by turning counterclockwise.

To change drum light type 2:

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power..

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the light bulb cover from the back wall of the dryer by removing the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover.

3.Remove the light bulb by turning it counterclockwise.

4.Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only.

5.Replace the light bulb cover.

6.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

6.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Whirlpool 8280527 warranty Changing the Drum Light, To change drum light type