DBXR463EB2WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Michael from Tallahassee, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Start Switch Replacement
It's no surprise that GE would use cheaply made parts in such a mass produced product, but it was irritating to see the start switch fail just fourteen months after purchasing the dryer. I am glad that a little thought was put into an easy snap and twist installation of the control panel switches. The original switch failed, due to arcing and pitting of the contact points no doubt, and the local parts house didn't even recognize the part, let alone have it in stock. Thanks to PartSelect.com I could have the part in just a couple of days!
The panel comes appart with just four star driver screws on top, but an allen wrench will work also. Wire jumpers with spade connectors are pulled apart and reattached with needle nose pliers.
In the mean time to keep the dryer operational, I did some creative "re-assigning" of some of the control panel jumper wires using the switch that controled the "Wrinkle Care" setting as a temporary Start Switch as it had the same current handling limits. By the way before attempting such a temporary bypass setup, consider not voiding any warrantee arrangement still applying to the product and have some basic electronics and safety knowledge, study the provided schematic well attached to the back panel and remember to write down all of the original wire connections. And when in doubt, calling a qualified GE appliance repair person is your best and safest bet.
New part went right in in about 15 minutes with original wiring restored and double-checked and the dryer is running right on que again.
Thanks PartSelect.com!
The panel comes appart with just four star driver screws on top, but an allen wrench will work also. Wire jumpers with spade connectors are pulled apart and reattached with needle nose pliers.
In the mean time to keep the dryer operational, I did some creative "re-assigning" of some of the control panel jumper wires using the switch that controled the "Wrinkle Care" setting as a temporary Start Switch as it had the same current handling limits. By the way before attempting such a temporary bypass setup, consider not voiding any warrantee arrangement still applying to the product and have some basic electronics and safety knowledge, study the provided schematic well attached to the back panel and remember to write down all of the original wire connections. And when in doubt, calling a qualified GE appliance repair person is your best and safest bet.
New part went right in in about 15 minutes with original wiring restored and double-checked and the dryer is running right on que again.
Thanks PartSelect.com!
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- Customer:
- James from Troy, OH
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Timer knob hole split
I ordered a new knob. The new knob was not broken, so it all worked out great.
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- Customer:
- Robert from WOBURN, MA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
on /off switch would not work
remove 3 screws from back of top panel unplug wires from back of switch and twist out switch and replace same reassemble panel and plug it back in
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- Customer:
- Peter from LEOMINSTER, MA
- Parts Used:
- WE05X20431
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Bulb was intermittently working
Inspected door switch operation and was working properly and simply looked for bulb in the dryer drum housing and located it immediately above the door opening,unscrewed it and noticed the broken elements inside. The bulb is a 10w/120V. Installed bulb problem solved.
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- Customer:
- Bernice from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dryer would not turn on
ordered knob ,. pushed it on.
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- Customer:
- Shirley from ASHEBORO, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Knob broke.
Just put the new knob on.
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- Customer:
- Jeffry from ROCKVILLE, MD
- Parts Used:
- WE05X20431
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Burnt out bulb
Used a flash light to see, reached in and installed new bulb above the door
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- Customer:
- Kaye from Boones Mill, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
This is the 2nd replacement timer knob
So simple....just put it on! Sure beats paying a $65 service charge (which we did the 1st time). Have a feeling that I'll be ordering another one.
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- Customer:
- James from INDIAN SPGS, AL
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Timer knob and shaft had stripped
Replaced switch by taking out top 3 screws in back of control panel. Hold new switch in one hand and took out wire(female discount) one by one as they matched old switch. Put back in holding slot, screwed back together, DONE. If I had someone help it wouldn't have taken 10 minutes
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- Customer:
- Manuel, J from MCALESTER, OK
- Parts Used:
- WE4M325
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Original terminal grounding block melted for unknown reason.
Unscrewed the old, screwed in the new making sure wires matched up same as before. Reset my breaker and works like new again.
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- Customer:
- LARRY from HAMILTON, OH
- Parts Used:
- WE4M325
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
When moving the dryer there was a loud pop and the dryer circuit breaker tripped.
When the dryer was installed last year by the dealer, one of the hot leads was not screwed down tightly. Over time the screw loosened and began to arc causing the plastic holding the screw to melt. When I moved the dryer the hot lead fell off and hit the terminal block cover shorting out the dryer. I was able to locate the exact terminal block I needed with their helpful dryer section diagrams. The part came in the time they said. I took off the old terminal block with just 2 attached screws. i kept track of which screws held the hot and neutral conductors and the ground before I removed them. I was then able to slide on the dryer wires and attached the home conductors. I put on the cover plate, turned on the circuit breaker and it worked.
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- Customer:
- Larry from Naples, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE11M23
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Low heat
I bought the Heating Element and Housing together so that I would not have to stretch and run the coils and to save time!
1. I removed the two screws that hold the top down by opening the dryer door and removing the two screws at the top of the door opening. Then I pulled the top off.
2. Then I removed the two screws on the top inside of the dryer on the left right and took the front off.
3. Next I spread the dryer open a little and pulled the drum out while pushing the belt off the back of the drum.
4. Then I removed the screws to the sensors and removed them from the housing.
5. Then I removed the four screws holding the heating element housing to the back of the dryer and took it out and put in the new peace.
6. Do everything in reverse when putting the dryer back together.
1. I removed the two screws that hold the top down by opening the dryer door and removing the two screws at the top of the door opening. Then I pulled the top off.
2. Then I removed the two screws on the top inside of the dryer on the left right and took the front off.
3. Next I spread the dryer open a little and pulled the drum out while pushing the belt off the back of the drum.
4. Then I removed the screws to the sensors and removed them from the housing.
5. Then I removed the four screws holding the heating element housing to the back of the dryer and took it out and put in the new peace.
6. Do everything in reverse when putting the dryer back together.
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- Customer:
- Forrest from Mays Landing, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WE14X25080
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Cracked air duct
Two screws under the dryer door then the top comes off.Then two screws hold the front on come out. 4 screws top is off and front is off the rest is no problem.
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- Customer:
- Cheryl from Inwood, WV
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Making noise while drum was turning.
Removed 2 screws to remove top. Removed 2 other screws to remove front. Removed old parts. Installed new parts. Reassemble all afetr cleaning duct work out.
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- Customer:
- Jacquelin from The Villages, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
switch stopped working
Took the front plate of the top of the dryer and then tried to fit the new switch. Unfortunately as there were no instructions on how to fit it my husband took the switch off the backing plate, and then realised his mistake. So he had to order another one. When that arrived it took all of 5 minutes to fit. It was an expensive and unnecessary mistake.
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