3LMEDC315FW0 Maytag Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Bobbie from BEND, OR
- Parts Used:
- 49621
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
No leveling feet on dryer.
This could not have been easier. The hardest part was tipping the dryer over on its' side.
Instructions:
1. Tip dryer over onto a non-scratch surface. I used a tarp on the floor.
Insert leveling foot into the foot opening on the bottom of the dryer &
screw in with fingers until it is difficult to turn.
2. Use the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot (not the threads) to adjust to the desired level.
3. Tip dryer upright taking care not to exert pressure on the feet closest to floor. I used a folded-up tarp under the bottom edge of the dryer while lifting it to the upright position.
4. Use a level, back to front & side to side, to determine if feet need further adjustment.
5. Adjustments can be made with the dryer in the upright position, using the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot.
Instructions:
1. Tip dryer over onto a non-scratch surface. I used a tarp on the floor.
Insert leveling foot into the foot opening on the bottom of the dryer &
screw in with fingers until it is difficult to turn.
2. Use the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot (not the threads) to adjust to the desired level.
3. Tip dryer upright taking care not to exert pressure on the feet closest to floor. I used a folded-up tarp under the bottom edge of the dryer while lifting it to the upright position.
4. Use a level, back to front & side to side, to determine if feet need further adjustment.
5. Adjustments can be made with the dryer in the upright position, using the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot.
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- Customer:
- Jean M from CHESAPEAKE, VA
- Parts Used:
- W11778253
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint would no go throw
Received the new lint removal from the box and install it easily
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- Customer:
- Anthony from NORTH ADAMS, MA
- Parts Used:
- W11429587, WPW10529197
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken door catch on dryer door
Gently remove the door bezel by prying it off with a small screwdriver. Then remove the door catch from the door with the same screwdriver. Be careful not to drop it in the door. I did and had to fish it out with a small hooked pick. Install the new door catch by sliding the top in first then the bottom. Again, careful not to drop it in the door. Then snap the door bezel back in place.
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- Customer:
- Arlene from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10861225
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
handle broke off
followed simple directions and it took 1 minute! Lime up with the hole and gently push, it clipped in immediately! You are a great place to go to for repairs!!!
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- Customer:
- Richard from WASHOUGAL, WA
- Parts Used:
- W10861225
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken handle
removed and replaced door handle no tools required
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- Customer:
- Douglas from WINCHESTER, VA
- Parts Used:
- W11429587
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The Dryer door would not latch. The door latch was broken and needed to be replaced.
Once I received the new latch I removed the latch cover with the flat head screw driver and worked out the old latch. I then positioned the new latch and snapped in place. I then replaced the cover and shut the Dryer door. The door latched and the repair was complete.
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- Customer:
- Wanda from SHELBYVILLE, KY
- Parts Used:
- W11429587
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door would not stay closed.
Replaced door catch on dryer door. Followed video on Whirlpool website and it took less than 10 minutes. The dryer works great.
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- Customer:
- Cynthia from POLAND, ME
- Parts Used:
- W11778253
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint filter cracked
Removed old filter, replaced with new.
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- Customer:
- walt from LK HAVASU CTY, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Replacing the dryer drum drive belt
Very difficult for one person, trying to get the belt engaged into the motor pulley and the idler pulley at the same time. Trying to overcome the tension of the heavy spring on the idler was the main problem, while coping with the small working space with the drum in place. Solved all the problems by removing the drum (for the 3rd time) and making a piece of wood to wedge in against the outside wall of the machine to hold back the spring loaded idler. Then slipped the drum back in place and gently slid the belt around the drum. Then reached in under the drum and slipped the wood piece out while making sure the belt remained on the pulleys. If I had the wood idea at the start, it would have been about a half hour job. Good luck, and don't pinch your fingers.
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- Customer:
- Judy from MONTPELIER, OH
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Wish it would have told us that when the front was removed the dryer drum falls.
Had a problem holding drum in place and putting front back on. Got it together and drum wouldn't turn. Had to tear it a part again and belt had turned.
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- Customer:
- Stacey from Corinth, TX
- Parts Used:
- W11778253
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
the handle had broken on the lint filter so i had fashioned paper clips into the holes to get the filter out
after i got the replacement filter, it fit perfectly. the filter is white & my dryer is beige but i don't care...i'm just happy i have a good lint filter again, for my at least 30 year old dryer....thanks part select!
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- Customer:
- Steven from COLUMBIA, MD
- Parts Used:
- W10861225
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Handle on the dryer broke
This was super simple - even I could do it! I followed the 3-step instructions which basically described how to hold the new handle and pushed it into the holes in the door. Less than 30 seconds and no tools.
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- Customer:
- Terry from Lindsay, CA
- Parts Used:
- 279441
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The dryer tub became jammed, unable to turn.
I followed disassembly directions found on youtube and replaced th two-piece ring bearing that was identified by a parts diagra fron PartSelect. The repair was easy. Fix time was about thirty mionutes.
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- Customer:
- John from BEAVERCREEK, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP3977767
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
taking to long to dry
put the high limit in , plus the temperature , plus the exhaust switches
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- Customer:
- Denise from LOGANVILLE, GA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10237959
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Broken dryer door switch
Never did get the part. Initial order was not the right part. Ordered the right part on 12.2 and this is 12.18. While the initial oder and delivery was correct, they do not tell you that you do not have to ship by Fed ex. Fed Ex seems to not be able to provide service to our address despite driving past it several times a day.
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