Hi!

I just replaced the 2-part front seal of my dryer. (Part #'s below.) I think I did a fine job. :cool:

Two questions:

1) ONE part of the seal came with a tube of glue. (Part and glue in a sealed bag.) I used all the glue to install BOTH parts ('seal' and 'guide assembly'). Was the glue intended for both parts as I assumed? (I wonder what happens if someone orders only the part of the seal that doesn't come with glue. They won't have anything to attach it.)

2) How long do I need to wait for the glue to set/dry/harden before I can put it back together? And how long before I can use the dryer?

Thanks !!!
Ron

AP2143044 (5303283286) Seal/basket lower
AP2150497 (5303937139) Felt glide assembly

Thanks. That's what I'll do.

Hi abadfish66,

Thanks, but I think you are wrong in this case.

The lower felt was originally glued on my dryer. I used a sharp wood chisel all the way around to remove all the old felt and all the old glue (almost). (I'm the first owner and I think I'd remember if I ever did this job before.) The original gluing was the same between top and bottom. The instructions have an illustration showing glue all the way around.

You would have to use something to hold the felt in place while you re-assembled. And, the lower felt would just fall off if not glued. There is nothing to stop it - not on my machine, anyway.

I have another 2 questions.

1) The paint is worn off my basket lip (where it bears on the felt) and the instructions say it 'must be smooth with the point intact'. I don't see why I need pain. The metal surface is smooth. Anyone know why the instructions say you need paint?

2) My upper guides/felt assy was centered at the top, but I noticed the wear was more off to one side (maybe the side with belt tension or clothing weight). Two of the plastic guides were worn completely off. The lower seal was crushed more on that side. Ever seen this? Maybe it would be better to install the plastic guides off to this side. Ever do this? Too late for me. But I'm curious.