Drive Belt - GE Profile DPVH890EJ Technical Service Manual

Drive Belt

WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury
and wear Kevlar gloves and sleeves or equivalent
protection.
The drive belt (Part #WE12M30) is a 5-rib belt and
extends from under the drum motor pulley, over the
top of the 2 idler pulleys, and around the perimeter
of the dryer drum. Belt tension is maintained by a
spring loaded dual idler pulley system and driven by
a pulley attached to the drum motor shaft.
To remove the drive belt:
1. Remove the control, top, and front panels. (See
Control Panel, Top Panel,
2. Reach under the left side of the drum. Grasp and
rotate the drum counterclockwise and run the
belt off the front of the left pulley.
Note: The following callout is illustrated with the
drum removed to better demonstrate how to
remove the drive belt.
3. Lift the front of the drum up and guide the belt
past the front of the cabinet base.
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Front Panel.
Belt
Belt
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To replace the drive belt:
1. Lift the front of the drum up, then place the belt
in position around the circumference of the
drum.
2. Push the left idler arm to the left approximately
1 inch.
3. Route the belt on the right side of the left idler
pulley and under the motor pulley.
Note: The belt should be oriented so that the belt
grooves contact the drum motor pulley.
4. Slowly release the left idler arm and push the
right idler arm to the right.
5. Place the belt on the left side of the right idler
pulley.
6. Slowly release the right idler arm until the belt is
taut.
Belt Installed on Pulleys
Note
• Before installing the front panel, slowly rotate
drum in both directions to ensure belt is aligned
and not twisted.
• A belt instruction label is attached to the front of
the cabinet base.