DBSR453EA0WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions

I suspected and removed the timer to check it and found the timer knob had a crack in it and realized I did not know where it was pointing to. Checking the selector knob also showed a crack which prevented the dryer from starting.

My dryer would run but not heat and the timer would not advance. PartSelect helped me determine that the heating element needed to be replaced. I have very little experience with appliance repair. I found this to be challenging but well worth it.

Opened the door and removed 2 screws from inside/top of door. Removed top and then removed 2 screws from back of front panel. Lifted drum slightly to remove front panel and attached new slides.

I opened the box which contained the new selector knob. Placed it on my dryer and immediately turned the knob to start the dryer. Easy steps to follow the video supplied when i ordered the part. I am greatful you responded to my order within 3 days. Thanks

Just took the old knob off and put the new knob on. It was a snap. Thanks you very much

Simple replacement. Very easy.

wife used instruction on your site she had it repaired when i got out of the shower

Replaced drum bearing part and white slides.The problem was that it was not the drum slide support. It appears to be the the drum rear bearing of whch I am now ordering. The bearing replacement is a little more difficult, but I have taken this on as a challenge

1) Disconnect power supply. 2) Open dryer door to find and remove two screws through dryer top. 3) Proceed to lift front dryer top panel and tap rear of dryer top with hand to left to disengage tabs and remove dryer top completely. 4) Remove two screws through front panel. 5) Gently lift dryer front panel from base tabs to partial remove panel (careful of wires which remain connected) - pivot front panel to left with wires connected. 6) lift dryer barrel with left hand / reach under barrel with right hand to release belt from tensioner pulley (very easy one-hand maneuver). pull dryer barrel belt off tensioner pulley towards you, remove belt from motor pulley below. 7) lift/pull and remove dryer barrel and belt (flex side panels). 8) take picture of wire connection locations on heating element and remove wires from tabs two locations / 3 wires. 9) remove sensors 3 locations. 10) remove heating element and housing. 11) install new heating element / housing and reverse process. .....tip; belt tensioner pulley was biggest challenge at first because it was hard to see how it all worked and reach. once i realized i could force / lift the barrel up to gain better access it was much easier than trying to fit my arm through the one large available hole at bottom right (when looking at the unit). the tensioner pulley is opposite side (left when facing) and you would have to reach over the exhaust, etc.

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.

I used a pair of pliers to turn my dryer on until I broke the center part where the knob went. I order the part that was in the dryer first and it came the next day. When it got here I realized I still needed the knob. It came the next day also. It took my handyman about 15 minutes to replace both and he also cleaned out all of the missing socks and other items behind my dryer. Good Job!

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.

Took the dryer apart in an adjacent unused bedroom. Saw that the element was bad. Ordered new part from Part Select and installed when it arrived. The whole situation went as smooth as could be.

took the old part off @ put the new one on. Took about 5 sec.

It was only a matter of putting a new knob in place of the broken one. No tools required.