KitchenAid KEYS677E, Use And Care Manual

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Removing accumulated lint from inside
the dryer cabinet 

(cont.)

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7.

Remove 2 internal screws from front panel
flanges (near top front corners). Lift front panel
slightly, lifting off lower clips (see lower clip inset
of illustration below).  Slowly pull front panel
forward, disengaging panel from drum. (Drum
will drop slightly.)

8.

Move front panel aside and rest edge against
side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting wire clips
(see wire clips inset of illustration below) or
damaging wires.

9.

Remove any lint using a vacuum cleaner or soft
brush.

10.

Reassemble in reverse order. Before closing the
top, check the following:

– Drum seal must be flared out (see drum seal

insets of illustration) and properly positioned
against panel at back of drum. Rotate drum
counterclockwise one full turn to check
drum seal.

– Belt should be centered and tight on dryer

drum.

– Wire clip retainer, which holds the door switch

wires, must be secured to top of front panel
(see wire clips inset of illustration) and along
top edge of side panel. Door wires must not
touch drum when dryer is operating.

11.

Replace top panel and lint screen screws. Top
and front panels must be securely in place
before operating dryer.

12.

Level the dryer if necessary.

13.

Plug in dryer or turn on power supply.

front

panel

Lower
clip

Wire clips

Drum
Seal     

wrong

right

Drum
Seal

OR

side

panel

Burner

(gas models only)

Motor

Dryer with front panel removed