GE DPGT750EC/GC - Manual (Page 24)

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4. Remove the 4 screws that hold the front drum
support to the sides of the dryer.
Drum
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
The dryer drum is made of 304 stainless steel
and has three replaceable drum baffles attached
to the inside. The drum rotates clockwise at 47 to
50 rpm.
To remove the drum:
1. Remove the Top Cover and the Front Panel .
2. The heat shield is held in place by 4 Phillips
head screws (2 on each side) and 2 plastic
rails (1 on each side). Remove the screws
that hold the plastic rails in place. Slide the
rails forward and out.
Tech Tip: The drum can be removed without
removing the heat shield if desired. However,
installation and removal of the dum can be difficult
due to the limited space around the drum if the
heat shield is left in place.
3. Disconnect wiring to the drum light and
sensor rods.
5. Grasp the top outside edges of the front drum
support and unsnap the 4 corners from the
from the sides of the dryer. Remove the front
drum support.
6. Remove the Drive Belt from the motor.
7. Using the belt as a handle, pull the drum
forward and guide it out of the dryer cabinet.
Rail Rail
Disconnect Drum Light
Disconnect Sensor Rods
Front Drum Support