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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Electric Laundry Center Inlet Thermal Limit Replacement (137032600) 
Frigidaire Electric Laundry Center Inlet Thermal Limit Replacement (137032600)
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Total Parts Cost
$36.25Estimated Savings
$112.5009:10
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the inlet thermal limit on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer will not work.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Laundry Center- Model FFLE3900UW1
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Laundry Center Inlet Thermal Limit Replacement
3
"Step 1: Gather a number two square drive bit, a phillips-head screwdriver, and a small flat-head screwdriver. "
4
Step 1: Unplug the power cord.
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Step 2: Have an assistant help to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Step 3: Detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
7
Step 4: Shut off incoming water and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
"Step 5: If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub."
9
"Step 6: Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
"
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Step 7: Set the panel aside.
11
Step 8: Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Step 9: Unthread the four screws securing the rear of the top panel which will make it easier to remove the drum.
13
"Step 10: Moving to the front of the appliance, use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer's lower access panel."
14
Step 11: Pull the panel up to remove.
15
Step 12: Unthread the two mounting screws securing the control panel.
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Step 13: Pull the panel down to detach.
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Step 14: Release the wires from the retaining clip and move the panel out of the way.
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Step 15: Disconnect the dryer door switch wire connecter.
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Step 16: Unthread the upper left screw securing the inner access panel which will make it easier to fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
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Step 17: Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two lower screws securing the front panel.
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Step 18: Unthread the four upper screws along the top of the cabinet.
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"Step 19: With all the screws unthreaded, fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly."
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Step 20: Unthread the screw to remove the drum stop.
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Step 21: Lift the rear of the drum up to detach the bearing from the support then carefully remove the drum from the cabinet.
25
Step 22: Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wires from the old inlet thermal limit terminals.
26
Step 23: Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the component to the heating element.
27
"Step 24: To install the new inlet thermal limit, align it on the heating element and secure it with the screws."
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Step 25: Connect the wires to the terminals.
29
"Step 26: With the belt looped arounf the drum with its grooved side facing inward, reinstall the drum, making sure the rear bearing is inserted into the bearing support. "
30
Step 27: Reposition the drum stop and thread the screw to secure.
31
Step 28: Reinstall the front panel by positioning the lower portion of the lint filter duct behind the inner access panel as you align the front panel mounting pins with the holes in the cabinet frame.
32
Step 29: Rethread the four upper screws- it will be easier to replace the two middle screws first.
33
Step 30: Rethread the two lower screws.
34
Step 31: Rethread the upper left screw to fully secure the inner access panel.
35
Step 32: Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
36
Step 33: Secure the control panel wires in the retaining clip then reposition the panel.
37
Step 34: Replace the mounting screws.
38
Step 35: Realign the access panel and secure it with the screws.
39
"Step 36: Returning to the rear of the appliance, confirm the top panel and frame are aligned then rethread the four screws to secure. "
40
Step 37: Loop the drum belt onto the idler and motor pullies in a zig-zag formation.
41
Step 38: Rotate the drum to help fully align the belt.
42
Step 39: Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first then rethread the screws.
43
"Step 40: If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub. "
44
Step 41: Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
45
Step 42: Reattach the venting if required and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
46
Step 43: Turn the water supply back on if necessary and plug the power cord back in.
47
Congratulations! Your laundry center should be ready to use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the inlet thermal limit on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dryer will not work.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Laundry Center- Model FFLE3900UW1
2
Laundry Center Inlet Thermal Limit Replacement
3
"Step 1: Gather a number two square drive bit, a phillips-head screwdriver, and a small flat-head screwdriver. "
4
Step 1: Unplug the power cord.
5
Step 2: Have an assistant help to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Step 3: Detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
7
Step 4: Shut off incoming water and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
8
"Step 5: If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub."
9
"Step 6: Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer access panel.
"
10
Step 7: Set the panel aside.
11
Step 8: Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
12
Step 9: Unthread the four screws securing the rear of the top panel which will make it easier to remove the drum.
13
"Step 10: Moving to the front of the appliance, use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer's lower access panel."
14
Step 11: Pull the panel up to remove.
15
Step 12: Unthread the two mounting screws securing the control panel.
16
Step 13: Pull the panel down to detach.
17
Step 14: Release the wires from the retaining clip and move the panel out of the way.
18
Step 15: Disconnect the dryer door switch wire connecter.
19
Step 16: Unthread the upper left screw securing the inner access panel which will make it easier to fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
20
Step 17: Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two lower screws securing the front panel.
21
Step 18: Unthread the four upper screws along the top of the cabinet.
22
"Step 19: With all the screws unthreaded, fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly."
23
Step 20: Unthread the screw to remove the drum stop.
24
Step 21: Lift the rear of the drum up to detach the bearing from the support then carefully remove the drum from the cabinet.
25
Step 22: Use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the wires from the old inlet thermal limit terminals.
26
Step 23: Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the component to the heating element.
27
"Step 24: To install the new inlet thermal limit, align it on the heating element and secure it with the screws."
28
Step 25: Connect the wires to the terminals.
29
"Step 26: With the belt looped arounf the drum with its grooved side facing inward, reinstall the drum, making sure the rear bearing is inserted into the bearing support. "
30
Step 27: Reposition the drum stop and thread the screw to secure.
31
Step 28: Reinstall the front panel by positioning the lower portion of the lint filter duct behind the inner access panel as you align the front panel mounting pins with the holes in the cabinet frame.
32
Step 29: Rethread the four upper screws- it will be easier to replace the two middle screws first.
33
Step 30: Rethread the two lower screws.
34
Step 31: Rethread the upper left screw to fully secure the inner access panel.
35
Step 32: Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
36
Step 33: Secure the control panel wires in the retaining clip then reposition the panel.
37
Step 34: Replace the mounting screws.
38
Step 35: Realign the access panel and secure it with the screws.
39
"Step 36: Returning to the rear of the appliance, confirm the top panel and frame are aligned then rethread the four screws to secure. "
40
Step 37: Loop the drum belt onto the idler and motor pullies in a zig-zag formation.
41
Step 38: Rotate the drum to help fully align the belt.
42
Step 39: Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first then rethread the screws.
43
"Step 40: If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub. "
44
Step 41: Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
45
Step 42: Reattach the venting if required and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
46
Step 43: Turn the water supply back on if necessary and plug the power cord back in.
47
Congratulations! Your laundry center should be ready to use.
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