GE DPGT750EC/GC Technical Service Manual page 24

Drum
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
The dryer drum is made of 304 stainless steel
and has three replaceable drum baffles attached
to the inside. The drum rotates clockwise at 47 to
50 rpm.
To remove the drum:
1. Remove the
Top Cover
2. The heat shield is held in place by 4 Phillips
head screws (2 on each side) and 2 plastic
rails (1 on each side). Remove the screws
that hold the plastic rails in place. Slide the
rails forward and out.
Tech Tip: The drum can be removed without
removing the heat shield if desired. However,
installation and removal of the dum can be difficult
due to the limited space around the drum if the
heat shield is left in place.
Rail
3. Disconnect wiring to the drum light and
sensor rods.
Disconnect Sensor Rods
and the .
Front Panel
Rail
Disconnect Drum Light
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4. Remove the 4 screws that hold the front drum
support to the sides of the dryer.
Front Drum Support
5. Grasp the top outside edges of the front drum
support and unsnap the 4 corners from the
from the sides of the dryer. Remove the front
drum support.
6. Remove the
Drive Belt
7. Using the belt as a handle, pull the drum
forward and guide it out of the dryer cabinet.
from the motor.