Control Panel; Dryer Components; Top Panel; To Remove The Top Panel - GE GFDS350 Technical Service Manual

Top Panel

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
Note: Combined Phillips-head/square-drive recess
screws are utilized throughout this appliance. Either
Phillips or square-drive screwdrivers can be used to
extract or install these screws.
Removal of the top panel provides access to the
power board. The top panel is held in place with
2 Phillips-head screws (located under the control
panel cover) and 2 rear tabs.

To remove the top panel:

1. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the control panel rear trim. Pull the trim
backward and remove.
Note: It may be helpful to place a putty knife along
the top seam between the cover and the control
panel, then tap lightly backward.
Control Panel Cover
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that attach
the top panel to the cabinet.
Top Panel

Dryer Components

3. Raise the front of the top panel approximately 3
inches, then pull forward to clear the rear tabs.

Control Panel

Removal of the control panel provides access to the
control board assembly.
To remove the control panel:
1. Remove the cycle selector knob by pulling
outward.
2. Remove the Phillips-head screw underneath the
cycle selector knob.
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