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E. FRONT PANEL AND MAIN DOOR ASSEMBLIES
To Replace Main Door Switch
1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2. Open main door.
3. Remove the four Phillips head screws holding the main
control panel.
4. Disconnect wiring from switch to computer board.
5. Disassemble door switch from bracket by removing two
Phillips screws securing the switch to the computer panel.
6. Reverse this procedure for installing new door switch.
7. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances should the
door switch be disabled.
To Replace Main Door Assembly
1. Remove screws holding the three hinges to front panel but be careful.
2. Remove door by lifting up off of bottom hinge.
3. Reverse this procedure for reinstalling new
main door assembly.
To Install New Main Door Glass
1. Remove main door assembly from dryer
(follow main door removal procedure).
2. Lay main door on flat surface with the rear of
the door facing up.
3. Drill all outer permiter pop rivets and remove
door handle.
4. Remove glass and clean all old sealant off
main door. This area must be completely
cleaned for correct bonding.
5. Apply a narrow bead of silicone (ADC P/N
170730) all around main door area where glass
will rest.
6. Install glass onto door adhesive and slightly press glass in place.
IMPORTANT: Do not press hard or silicone thickness between the glass and door, the bead of
silicone will be reduced, resulting in poor bonding.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten, reducing the thickness of the silicone contact between glass and
door.
7. The door assembly should now be put in an area where it will not be disturbed for at least 24 hours. Depending
on the conditions, the curing time of this adhesive is 24 to 36 hours.
8. Pop rivet the inner door to the outer door and reattach the door handle.
9. After 24-hour curing period, install main door on dryer by reversing Step #1-2.
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