Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairElectrolux Electric Dryer Control Knob Replacement #134766500

Electrolux Electric Dryer Control Knob Replacement #134766500

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control knob on Electrolux electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the control knob is if it is cracked or won't turn.

Parts used: #2 square bit, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver

All of the information in this control knob replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the control knob on your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square bit or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws at the back securing the main top.
3
Slide the main top back and lift it up to remove.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the control panel mounting brackets to the frame.
5
With the screws removed, lift the panel up and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the wire connecter.
6
Remove the screws securing the user control assembly.
7
Lift out the assembly and you can remove the old control knob.
8
Install the new control knob by aligning it on the stem and pushing it into place.
9
Remove the protective covering.
10
Making sure the light bars remain in place, realign the user control assembly with the control panel.
11
Thread the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wire connecter to the user control board.
13
Reposition the control panel and replace the screws to secure the brackets.
14
Realign the main top and slide it into place.
15
Rethread the screws in the back.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control knob on Electrolux electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the control knob is if it is cracked or won't turn.

Parts used: #2 square bit, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver

All of the information in this control knob replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the control knob on your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square bit or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws at the back securing the main top.
3
Slide the main top back and lift it up to remove.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the control panel mounting brackets to the frame.
5
With the screws removed, lift the panel up and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the wire connecter.
6
Remove the screws securing the user control assembly.
7
Lift out the assembly and you can remove the old control knob.
8
Install the new control knob by aligning it on the stem and pushing it into place.
9
Remove the protective covering.
10
Making sure the light bars remain in place, realign the user control assembly with the control panel.
11
Thread the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wire connecter to the user control board.
13
Reposition the control panel and replace the screws to secure the brackets.
14
Realign the main top and slide it into place.
15
Rethread the screws in the back.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

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