DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the drum bearing kit on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for installing this part is if the drum will not rotate smoothly, or the dryer is noisy.
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Frigidaire
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
To install the dryer drum bearing kit components in your frigidaire laundry center…
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… you will need a number two square drive bit, a phillips-head screwdriver, pliers, and a 5/16th inch nut driver.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
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Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
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You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
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You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
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… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
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If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
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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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Move the idler arm to the left so you can detach the belt from the motor pulley and idler pulley.
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Next, unthread the four screws securing the rear of the top panel – this will make it easier to remove the drum.
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Moving to the front of the appliance…
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… use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the dryer’s lower access panel.
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Pull the panel up to remove.
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Next, unthread the two mounting screws securing the control panel.
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Pull the panel down to detach.
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Release the wires from the retaining clip and move the panel out of the way.
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Disconnect the dryer door switch wire connecter.
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Next, unthread the upper left screw securing the inner access panel – this will make it easier to fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
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Now use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two lower screws securing the front panel.
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Next, unthread the four upper screws along the top of the cabinet.
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With all the screws unthreaded, you can fully remove the front panel and lint filter duct assembly.
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Now unthread the screw to remove the drum stop.
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You can now lift the rear of the drum up to detach the bearing from the support then carefully remove the drum from the cabinet.
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Set the drum down on a towel or blanket.
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Using the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the three mounting screws to release the old bearing from the drum.
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Returning to the rear of the appliance…
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… unthread the three mounting screws to release the bearing grounding clip cover.
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Have an assistant hold the grounding clip in place with pliers…
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… as you use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the bearing support and bracket.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can remove the old support.
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You’re now ready to install the new drum bearing kit components.
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We recommend pre-threading the three mounting screws into the base of the bearing… then removing them.
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This may require some effort, but it will make it easier to install the bearing.
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With the holes pre-threaded, align the bearing on the drum…
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… and rethread the screws to secure.
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Next, align the new bearing support on the bracket and insert the mounting screws.
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Apply some grease to the rear indent and set the grounding ball in place.
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Align the assembly in the rear panel.
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Have the assistant hold the grounding clip in place…
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… as you fully thread the screws to secure.
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Reposition the grounding clip cover and rethread the screws.
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Before you reinstall the drum, make sure there is adequate grease in the bearing support.
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Now, with the belt looped around the drum with its grooved side facing inward…
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… reinstall the drum, making sure the rear bearing is inserted into the bearing support.
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Reposition the drum stop and thread the screw to secure.
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Reinstall the front panel…
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… by positioning the lower portion of the lint filter duct behind the inner access panel…
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… as you align the front panel mounting pins with the holes in the cabinet frame.
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Rethread the four upper screws – it will be easier to replace the two middle screws first.
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Rethread the two lower screws.
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Rethread the upper left screw to fully secure the inner access panel.
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Reconnect the door switch wire connecter.
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Secure the control panel wires in the retaining clip…
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… then reposition the panel.
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Replace the mounting screws.
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Realign the access panel…
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… and secure it with the screws.
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Returning to the rear of the appliance…
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… confirm the top panel and frame are aligned then rethread the four screws to secure.
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Loop the drum belt onto the idler and motor pullies in a zig-zag formation.
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Rotate the drum to help fully align the belt.
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Reinstall the access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots first…
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… then rethread the screws.
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If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
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Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
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Reattach the venting if required…
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… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
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Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
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… plug the power cord back in…
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… and your laundry center should be ready for use.