Heating element REPLACEMENT

Remove the back panel

1. Move the dryer forward and use a 1/4-inch nut driver to remove the screws from the back panel.

• Remove the back panel from the dryer and set it aside.

Pro Tip: While the cabinet is open, vacuum the dust and lint from inside the dryer cabinet.

Disconnect the wires

1. Locate the heating element near the bottom of the dryer.

• Mark the location of wires connected to the heating element and high-limit thermostat or take a digital photograph, so you know how to correctly reconnect them later.

• Disconnect the wires, using slot screwdriver to pry the wires off the spades if necessary.

Remove the heating element

Remove the mounting screws from the heating element using a 1/4-inch nut driver and pull it off of the heater box.

Transfer the high-limit thermostat to the new heating element

Remove the high-limit thermostat from the existing heating element and install it on the new heating element.

Install the new heating element

Position the new heating element on the heater box and line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly.

• Properly connect the wires to the new heating element, following the labels or digital photograph. If you are unsure how to connect the wires, have a service technician complete this repair.

Warning:

For safety and to avoid damage to the new element, the wires must be properly connected.