Frigidaire Dryer Servicing page 76

Section 4 Component Teardown
Heat Shield Removal (All Electric Models)
NOTE
If unit was used prior to service, the heater assembly
may be hot. Refer to Warnings and Cautions at the
beginning of this section.
The heat shield is secured with a screw to the mounting
bracket for the heater assembly.
To remove the heat shield:
1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, then
remove the top panel, rear panel, console, front
panel, front inner panel and drum.
2. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract the screw
securing the heat shield to the heater mounting
bracket. (See Figure 4-37)
Electric Heater Function
The electric heater assembly consists of three 5500 Watt
elements that are energized as needed by the electronic
control. Under normal circumstances where the unit is
starting at ambient temperature (below 100°F), all
heating elements should turn on. Above 100°F (in the
exhaust), any number of heating elements may be on
depending on selected cycle, temperature settings,
options and previous state of elements. Unless there is
a high vent restriction or faulty thermistor, the heater
element conditions will be controlled by an exhaust NTC.
Heater Assembly Removal (All Electric Models)
NOTE
If unit was used prior to service, the heater assembly
may be hot. Refer to Warnings and Cautions at the
beginning of this section.
The heater assembly is secured to a mounting bracket
in the front and secured with two screws. The rear of
the heater slides into the heat duct and is secured with a
screw to the right rear of the heater assembly.
1. Remove the top panel, rear panel, console, front
panel, front inner panel, drum and heat shield.
2. Disconnect all wire leads from the components
mounted to the heater assembly, labeling as needed
to assure proper connection.
3. Using a #2 square bit screwdriver, extract the two
screws at the front of the heater assembly and the
single screw at the right rear. (See Figure 4-38) Pull
the heater assembly from heat duct.
4-14
Screw
Figure 4-37.
Screw
Electrical
Connections
Screws
Figure 4-38.