Service manual

Section 4 Component Teardown
4-7
Light Assembly Removal (All Models)
The light assembly is secured with a retaining tab to the
inner front panel. A plastic lens is secured to the light
assembly with three retaining clips which provides light
to the drum. The light assembly is only accessible by
removing the console panel.
To remove the light assembly:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the top panel and console panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical leads from the light
assembly terminals.
3. Press in the retaining tab and push light assembly
through inner panel, rotate 90 degrees to pull out
through hole in inner panel. (See Figure 4-18)
4. Remove the lens by pressing in on the sidewall of
the housing until the retaining latch releases, then
lift up and remove lens. (See Figure 4-19)
5. Remove the lamp by pressing in on the retaining clip
and pushing the light socket into the housing.
6. The lamp may now be removed from the fixture by
turning counterclockwise.
Door Switch Removal (All Models)
The door switch is secured behind the front door panel
with two retaining clips.
To remove the control board housing:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the top panel and console panel.
2. Press in on the two retaining latches and push door
switch through front panel. (See Figure 4-20)
3. Disconnect electrical leads from door switch. Switch
can now be tested and/or replaced.
Figure 4-20. Gallery Series Shown
Figure 4-19.
Figure 4-18. Light Assembly Removal
Electrical Leads
Press In Here
Retaining Clip
Electrical
Terminals
Tab
Electrical
Connections
Retaining
Latches
The door switch for the Affinity Series has limited
access between the inner and outer front panels. If
unable to access the door switch retaining clips, the
outer front panel will need to be removed first. See
next page for details.
NOTE