Belt switch, Drive belt, Drum light – GE DPGT750EC/GC User Manual

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To install the drive belt:

1. Place the belt in position around the front of

the drum.

2. Reach under the left side of the drum and

place the belt in position around the motor
pulley. Push the idler pulley to the left and
place the belt onto the idler pulley.

3. Release the idler pulley and guide the belt into

position.

4. Install the

Drum

support.

Note: Lift the drum slightly to line up the drum
with the drum support.

5. Check to make sure the belt is in place and

not twisted before installing the top and front
panels.

Belt Switch

The belt switch is fastened to the motor bracket
by 2 Phillips head screws.

The belt switch is activated by the idler pulley.

If the drive belt breaks, the belt switch opens
the drive motor circuit, interrupting all dryer
functions except the drum lamp.

Drum Light

The drum light has a screw-in 15-watt, 120-VAC
bulb located in the top of the front panel. It is
switched on the neutral side by the door switch.

Replace only with a bulb of the same size and
type. (The bulb can be found at most local
stores).

Remove the screw in the bulb lens to access
the bulb.

Drive Belt

The drive belt extends from the motor pulley, past
the idler pulley, and around the perimeter of the
dryer drum. Part # WE12X10011.

To remove the drive belt:

1. Remove the

Top Cover

and

Front Panel

.

2. Reach under the left side of the drum, push

the idler pulley to the left to take tension off the
belt.

3. Remove the belt from the motor pulley and

idler pulley. Pull the belt through the front of the
dryer.

To remove the belt switch:

1. Remove the

Top Cover

,

Front Panel

, and

Drum

.

2. Disconnect the wiring to the belt switch.

3. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that hold

the belt switch to the motor bracket.

Screw

Belt Switch

Idler Pulley

Belt

Motor Pulley

Idler Pulley

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