Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Gas Dryer Gas Valve Solenoid Replacement #WE4X693

GE Gas Dryer Gas Valve Solenoid Replacement #WE4X693

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All of the information in this solenoid replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Disconnect the wire harness to the solenoid you’re replacing.
8
Remove the screws to detach the mounting bracket pull the old solenoid off of the gas valve.
9
Install the new solenoid by positioning it on the gas valve.
10
Align the bracket and secure it with the screws.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new solenoid.
12
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
13
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
14
Secure the screws.
15
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
16
Fully position then replace the screws.
17
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
18
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description

All of the information in this solenoid replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Disconnect the wire harness to the solenoid you’re replacing.
8
Remove the screws to detach the mounting bracket pull the old solenoid off of the gas valve.
9
Install the new solenoid by positioning it on the gas valve.
10
Align the bracket and secure it with the screws.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new solenoid.
12
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
13
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
14
Secure the screws.
15
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
16
Fully position then replace the screws.
17
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
18
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.

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