INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for the Rear Drum Seal
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Rear drum seal mounting procedure:
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Remove the drum assembly from the machine.
3.Remove the old seal from the drum assembly.
4.Install new seal with stitched edge toward the front of drum. See Figure 1.
NOTE: Make sure the white felt side of seal is on the drum surface. See Figure 1.
5.Raise the seal to position it with the center fold against the drum edge.
6.Apply adhesive on drum under seal. Allow adhesive to set. Press down seal to assure a good bond.
7.Reinstall the drum. Reinstall the front panel.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Never operate dryer without rear drum seal in place. Align rear drum seal as shown below.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
8.Place a small screwdriver or putty knife under the seal and on top of the bulkhead.
9.Turn the drum by hand one full turn, (counterclockwise) making sure the rear seal is riding on top of the ridge on the bulkhead and not turned under. See Figure 2.
10.Reassemble dryer.
11.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Drum rear seal
Seal fold
Stitched
edge
of
Figure 1
Bulkhead |
Drum
Rear drum seal
Figure 2
© Whirlpool Corporation 1997 |
Instruction Sheet 239088 Rev. I 11/97 |
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