Air Duct Assembly - GE GTUP270EMWW Technical Service Manual

Air Duct Assembly

The air duct assembly houses the drum seal and the
lint fi lter on 27-in. models. It is located on the back
side of the front panel.
To remove the air duct assembly:
1. Remove the dryer front panel. (See
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Panel
2. Remove the drum slide assembly. (See
.)
Slide Assembly
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the air duct to the front panel.
3. Grasp each side of the air duct assembly, then
unsnap and remove the air duct from the front
panel.
4. Remove the 2 door switch wire retainers from
the air duct assembly.
Caution: Upon reassembly, ensure that the door
switch wiring is retained and routed properly to
avoid contact with the drum.
Note: The drum seal can be replaced by extracting
the seal from the channel located in the air duct
assembly.
Drum Seal
Air Duct Assembly
Dryer Front
Drum
Wire Retainers
Door Switch
The door switch is fastened to the front panel by 2
locking tabs (1 on each side). When the dryer door
is closed, the switch will complete the drum motor
circuit, allowing dryer operation. When the door is
open, the switch will open the drum motor circuit,
interrupting dryer operation.
Note: Door switch for 27-in. model is shown below.
The procedure to remove the door switch on 24-in.
models is similar.
Door Switch (front view)
Door Switch (removed)
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