DDG5180MAL Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions
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Would not reheat after initial start
The front panel must be removed on this unit after turning off power supply. First open dryer door and.remove the 2 screws facing upwards. Disconnect the light if applicable, using a putty knife insert under top to free the top from front cover this is to push on the retaining tabs that are inboard of the screw areas that you have removed. Raise top panel. It is hinged at settings panel. This is completely removable by sliding to the side Then locate the 2 small screws located in the side panels near the top. Once these are removed the front cover will be able to be removed carefully moving forward while supporting the drum you know can see the parts that need replacing on the lower right. Take a picture as reference!! With power off remove the retaining clip that holds the dryer solenoids in place using a short stubby screwdriver. One at a time replace solenoid by lifting and disconnecting the wires (they snap on.) Good time to also check for excess lint and clean out. Check drum bearing and glides..reassemble in reverse order ..
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- Customer:
- sung won from flushing, NY
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The dryer was not thoroughly drying clothes, even after 2 hours.
The front panel was taken out and the parts were replaced. After the replacement, the drying time went back to the original 30-40 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Darrell from De Queen, AR
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint Filter had developed holes in the filter
Pulled the old filter out of the door of the dryer and then removed the new filter from the shipping box and took the new Lint filter out of the packaging and then slipped the new lint filter into the lint filter holder and started up the dryer and away we went on our happy way. Thanks to all of you guys and gals at PARTS SELECT.
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- Customer:
- Craig from Westfield, IN
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Intermittent Heat
1. Unplugged from wall, turned off gas and opened top cover. 2. Removed two wire clips for door switch and unscrewed front cover (2 screws inside). 3. Removed front cover and moved to side. 4. Unplugged connectors from coils. 5. Unscrewed coil screws. 6. Replaced coils and tightened screws. 7. Replaced front cover, tightened screws and reinstalled wire clips. 8. Closed top cover, turned on gas and plugged in power. 9. Dryer fired right up and made heat.
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- Customer:
- Kevin from Glenwood, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE25X60
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Noise when dryer spins
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25 year old GE dryer started making strange scraping noises when running. This even when there were no items in the appliance. Turning off the gas, and unplugging the power I disassembled the unit to find the nylon drum bushings worn down. Especially the felt like material under them that I think dissipates friction heat. A quick order to GD for the parts, 2 days later I had the part installed, and noise was gone.
Kevin J. Reynolds.
25 year old GE dryer started making strange scraping noises when running. This even when there were no items in the appliance. Turning off the gas, and unplugging the power I disassembled the unit to find the nylon drum bushings worn down. Especially the felt like material under them that I think dissipates friction heat. A quick order to GD for the parts, 2 days later I had the part installed, and noise was gone.
Kevin J. Reynolds.
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- Customer:
- keith from albert lea, MN
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Torn ratty old lint filter
Finding parts for very old appliances (that otherwise are working great!) was very much appreciated...lint filters are very very important and this one has served it's useful life. Thank you for such an amazing parts inventory, good prices, and FAST delivery!
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- Customer:
- Marcus from Morrisivlle, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint filter has never been replaced.
This wan't a repair. It was simply a part replacement for a part that was easily accessable. I was more pleased at the fact that I could find the part considering how old the dryer is.
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- Customer:
- J. from Luverne, AL
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lint filter was tearing up
Easy as steps 1 & 2, remove old filter & replace w/ new.
It fit perfectly which was my main concern, as I could not tell from picture if the length was correct.
I am very pleased w/ product & it works just fine..
It fit perfectly which was my main concern, as I could not tell from picture if the length was correct.
I am very pleased w/ product & it works just fine..
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- Customer:
- Donna from Vista, CA
- Parts Used:
- WE05X20431
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Light bulb blew out inside the dryer
Screwed the light bulb into the socket (duh)
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- Customer:
- anthony from kingston, NY
- Parts Used:
- WE4X197
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
replace door switch
1. removed old switch 2.wrote model # 3. went to web site found part 4. ordered part 5 part came in 2 days 6. installed part in 15 min. works like new saved over 95.00 thanks ed
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- Customer:
- Leona from Milford, CT
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No problems
I called customer Servioce and they helped me with the corrfect part number
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- Customer:
- Judith from Port Saint Lucie, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
lint filter broke it was over 10 yrs old
place inside of dryer
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- Customer:
- Dawn from Madison, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The lint filter was ripped in multiple locations
I just replaced the old filter with the new filter and I wonder why I didn't order a replacement filter sooner.
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- Customer:
- Jill from Little Chute, WI
- Parts Used:
- WE18X26
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The wire mesh on the lint filter separated from the frame and lint was getting inside the dryer.
Took the old filter out and inserted the new filter which was a near perfect fit on a 36 year old dryed that is still kicking! Delivery of the part was less than 24 hours after ordering over the phone. Thanks1
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- Customer:
- rodolfo from riverside, CA
- Parts Used:
- 279834
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the silenois didn work so i order the m series
and the problem wsa solve
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