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GE /Hotpoint Dryer Removing access and control panels
For reasons of safety and appearance, all electrical, gas, and mechanical components of a dryer are enclosed. Many repairs require the removal of access panels to reach affected parts. The electrical connections are accessed through three main panels--the backsplash control panel, dryer top, and terminal block access. The backsplash control panel houses the controls. Depending on model design, the raised top may expose the high-limit thermostat, electric heater terminals, door switch, and internal wiring. The terminal block access covers the terminal block and power cord connection in electric dryers. The small access panel centered in the back of the dryer allows the drum to be disengaged from the bearing support. The large, lower access panel in the rear exposes the drive system for inspection. The access panel in the lower right front section on gas dryers permits access to some thermostats and the gas valve and burner assembly. Most dryer panels are easily removed by taking out the mounting screws securing the panel to the dryer cabinet. However, removal of the dryer backsplash, top, and front panels is more complicated and varies between models. For that reason this procedure refers only to removing the backsplash, top, and front dryer panels. The removal of other panels is described in the procedures requiring their removal. |
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| Step 1: Be sure all dryer controls are turned OFF. Disconnect power supply at distribution panel and unplug dryer from receptacle. Watch for sharp edges on access panels. |  |
| Step 2: The six-inch backsplash. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws, one at each end of top trim. |  |
| Step 3: Remove two bottom front screws with a Phillips screwdriver. |  |
| Step 4: Tilt control panel forward, pulling up gently on wires for full extension. Wires for backsplash controls are now exposed. |  |
| Step 5: The seven-inch backsplash. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove two top screws on the trim. | |
| Step 6: Lift off top trim and set aside. |  |
| Step 7: Remove two Phillips screws from bottom front. |  |
| Step 8: Using a nutdriver, remove two hex head screws and spacers from exposed top. |  |
| Step 9: Tilt control panel forward, pulling up gently on wires for full extension. Wires for backsplash controls are now exposed. |  |
| Step 10: Raising cabinet top. On some models, remove four Phillips head screws from upper cabinet front inside door opening. Secure backsplash before tilting back. Note: Rest top firmly against support. |  |
| Step 11: Other models have clips that secure top to front panel. To
open top, press against clips with a putty knife that has been wrapped with masking tape.
Top should pop up. Note: Rest top firmly against support. |
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| Step 12: Removing cabinet front for any dryer. Loosen, but do not remove, two screws on either side of toeboard with a nutdriver. |  |
| Step 13: Remove two screws on the right and left inside cabinet front with a nutdriver. Remove wire retainers. Lift front up and set to the side, being careful not to damage wiring. |  |
| Step 14: When finished with dryer inspection and repair, reassemble dryer and reconnect power supply. |  |
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