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Removing The Moisture Sensor And, Metal Oxide Varistors Movs

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REMOVING THE MOISTURE SENSOR AND METAL OXIDE VARISTORS (MOVS) WARNING 5. To remove the metal oxide varistors (MOVs): a) Pull out and remove the lint screen. b) Remove the two cabinet top screws from the lint screen air duct. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off gas supply to dryer. 3. Open the dryer door. 4. To remove the moisture sensor: a) Remove the screw and unhook the sensor from the drum. b) Disconnect the two wire connectors from the moisture sensor. Lint Screen Cabinet Top Screws c) Remove the rear panel (see page 4-13 for the procedure). d) Remove the four screws from the air duct and pull the duct toward you just far enough to access the moisture sensor wiring harness. Moisture Sensor Strips Holder Air Duct Screw Moisture Sensor Wire Connectors Air Duct Screws 4-18

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REMOVING THE MOISTURE SENSOR AND
METAL OXIDE VARISTORS (MOVS)
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3.
Open the dryer door.
4.
To remove the moisture sensor:
a) Remove the screw and unhook the
sensor from the drum.
b) Disconnect the two wire connectors
from the moisture sensor.
5.
To remove the metal oxide varistors
(MOVs):
a)
Pull out and remove the lint screen.
b) Remove the two cabinet top screws
from the lint screen air duct.
c) Remove the rear panel (see page 4-13
for the procedure).
d) Remove the four screws from the air
duct and pull the duct toward you just
far enough to access the moisture sen-
sor wiring harness.
Air Duct Screws
Air Duct
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Moisture Sensor
Strips Holder
Screw
Moisture Sensor
Wire Connectors
Lint Screen
Cabinet Top Screws