DBSR453GB1CC General Electric Dryer - Instructions

Initially purchased just the plastic slides, but when I opened the dryer I found the top drum bearing was smashed and the plastic was basically gone in a whole section, so I then ended up ordering the bearing as well. If you hear the loud squeaking, just buy the top drum bearing and the 4 slides (two white and two dark green). It is an easy repair and the squeaking sound is gone.

We removed the top of the the dryer and then removed the front part. Then put the traps in place, put the other parts of the dryer back on, and turned the dryer back on. Just as simple as that. No extra fees.

snap in snap out

Replacement of the timer was very simple. The only problem I have is that the replacement part did not fix the problem. No thought required.

Dryer would turn on when you pushed the "on" button, but as soon as you let go, it would turn off. Found the plastic door switch cracked (from slamming door closed). Unplugged the dryer. Unscrewed the two screws inside the top of the door to unfasten the top panel. Took the top panel off. Then unscrewed the two screws on the side to unlatch the front panel. Used plyers to take the 3 wires off the switch and slid the switch through the front of the door. Juat remember where the wires go. Then inserted new switch and connected the wires. Vacuumed out the dryer and reassembled. It took about 20 minutes and was easy! If I can do it, you can!!!

Hardest part was rustling up the proper screw driver. 1) Unplug dryer from outlet. 2) Pull plastic knobs off all switches. 3) Remove screws and remove control panel. 4) Remove rotary switch by gently prying up on hold-down arm and twisting entire switch mechanism. 5) Remove wires one at a time and attach to corresponding spade lugs on new switch. 6) Install switch and twist into place. 7) Replace panel. 8) Replace control knobs. Under 20 minutes.

TOO EASY to repair. WORKS GREAT>

Removed back panel. Removed front knob by pulling toward front of washer. Released the existing switch by giving a twist from behind. Transferred wires to new replacement Inserted and twisted new switch into place. Reattached back panel.

Pulled out the dryer, removed all the screws to the top control panel. Removed the broken part, installed the new part. screwed it all back together and it was fixed. Anyone can do it

Removed broken starter switch, replace with new one. Dryer worked like a champ. Fast and east R&R.

UPLUG POWER!!!!!!!! Pull timer knob off of front of panel. There MAY be a sleeve on the metal shaft left behind. If there is, you'll need to remove that sleeve for the replacement timer. The sleeve MAY stay in the timer knob. Then remove top screws on back panel (4 screws?). Lift panel,and lay forward onto top of dryer, exposing BACK of timer. DO NOT remove wires yet. There is a long metal tab that locks the timer in place. The timer ROTATES counter clockwise to releae it. The long metal tab PREVENTS it from rotating. With a screwdriver, lift the long metal tab, rotate the timer counter clockwise and lift OUT of the panel. It should be hanging by the wires. DO NOT REMOVE WIRES YET. Install the NEW timer by inserting into the panel and rotating clockwise. The long metal tab should click into place. One by one... and VERY CAREFULLY, using needle nose pliers (don't pull directly on the wire as you may pull the wire out of the metal terminal)... remove the metal terminals from the timer tabs. Replace the SINGLE wire onto the NEW timer. When you're done, test the drier BEFORE replacing the panel (being careful NOT to touch the wires inside the panel). return power. Set time to timed-dry till it's ALMOST to the OFF position. It should run for about 5 minutes, buzzer should sound, and then shut off. REMOVE POWER!!!!! replace panel and insert the 4 mounting screws. RETURN POWER.... reconnect vent hose if it came off and put the drier back in place.

removed the top back panel ,(6 phillips head screws,)remove knob, (pulls off)the switch requires about a quarter turn to remove. Remove wires from old switch. They just unplug. Plug onto new switch, reinstall switch and good to go.Reinstall knob. Really easy. The hard part for me was leaning over the dryer from the front because I did not want to pull away from wall too far and have to worry about reinstalling dryer vent duct. I had to work in tight area.If I could have gotten behind the dryer, the whole operation would have taken about 10 minutes.Very easy to change.

It was as easy as the repair film said it was . But after spending the money for the upper and lower baring seals I put it all back together and the motor started making a loud noise ? I took the drum and everything out and started the motor without the drum just the motor was running and the danged motor is going out now !I checked the price of a new motor its not to bad but with all of the parts I have put in this thing I could have paid part of what it would have cost for a new dryer ! I put it all back together and hope it last long enough to at least recoup some of what I have spent ,But the new parts work good !

Remove Rear Upper Plate. Remove knob (from front of dryer). Orientate replacement switch next to original switch & label wires. Remove wires, grab switch firmly & twist counter clockwise. and pull out. Install new switch in same reverse manner. Reconnect wires, test & replace back plate.

Followed the Part Select video instructions which made the repair really easy!! Thanks for a job well done! ALSO.. the drum wobble was not caused by worn slides and felt. There are three screws holding the drum axle flange. Two of them fell out leaving the drum to flop about as it rotated. So we scavenged some screws from elsewhere on the dryer and problem solved. Once again.. thanks to Part Select for great instructional videos and great customer service ordering parts.