Maytag DE808 Restoration 11/10-12/10

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Dryer front has been replaced as evident from model number 408.

 

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Serial number indicates manufacture date as Aug. 1976, but I know that's not true.

 

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I'll go with motor serial number EG (April 1980).

 

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Diagram I made.

 

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Schematic. I used spray adhesive to glue down the edges, then covered the label with packing tape for protection.

 

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Switch cleaned, soaked with silicone spray and blown out with compressed air.

 

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Back of switch.

 

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Parts collection in drawer gets bigger.

 

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Tumbler front.

 

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Worn out tumbler glides.

 

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Second glide.

 

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Tumbler without front.

 

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Tumbler out.

 

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Starting to look better.

 

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Tumbler cleaned and polished.

 

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Tumbler glides replaced. Removed moisture sensor strips, cleaned under them and put them back.

 

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Lens was over tightened in the past. Repaired it with high temp adhesive and replaced it.

 

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Removed duct from blower housing.

 

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Slid duct out the back.

 

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Cleaned exhaust duct.