How to Replace Drive Belt on the Kenmore Dryer Model Series 60301 to

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: MOST IMPORTANT: Make sure you have the power plug unplugged.

   You will find there are two pop-in holders; each one is approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) from each side.
   
   Pop the lid. (don't for get the remove the lent trap and the two screws under it.) , Now, very gently lower the whole dryer onto its back side. (The lid will stand on its own.) , Remove these screws.
   
   Now the front panel can be removed.
   
   Use caution when you remove the front panel, as the drum will now be loose and will tip downwards.
   
   You can remove the drum if you'd like to have complete access to the motor and clean out the insides. (Un Connect the two wires to the door sensor) ,, (It has a plastic roller attached.) If it is out of position, note the holes in bottom in front of the motor.
   
   With the plastic roller facing the drum, insert the belt tension bracket. , Make sure you place the groove side down on the drum. ,, Replace the two screws holding the front panel to the cabinet. ,,,
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   Step 2: from the front side facing you

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   Step 3: insert a screwdriver between the lid and front panel.

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   Step 4: Lift the lid all the way up so it is out of the way.

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   Step 5: on the inside of the front panel you will find two screws holding the front panel on.

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   Step 6: Locate the broken belt and remove it.

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   Step 7: Locate the belt tension bracket.

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   Step 8: Place new belt around the drum

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   Step 9: and try to locate it in same place that the old belt ran.

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    Step 10: Once the belt is in place

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    Step 11: insert it underneath the plastic roller and lift up on the belt tension bracket until you can loop the end around the motor spindle.

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    Step 12: Now replace the front panel

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    Step 13: making sure you align the door opening properly on to the drum front.

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    Step 14: Now lift the dryer back upright

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    Step 15: and secure the lid back to front panel.

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    Step 16: Replug in dryer and you have finished the job.

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    Step 17: The belt for this model

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    Step 18: Part number is 341241

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    Step 19: can be purchased from a Whirlpool supplier.

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