TDE336RBW1 Tappan Dryer - Instructions

Took the back panel off the dial-knob housing. A wiring schematic was taped to the interior. Viewed a video on YouTube showing how to replace the heating element. Prior to removing the drum, used the schematic and an ohmmeter to determine the problem (checked the thermal switch and temperature select switch for continuity). Both had continuity pointing to the heating element having an open circuit. Removed the drum and heating element housing. Removed the faulting heating element, and installed the new element following the provided instructions. The only addition to the video and other available descriptions has to do with the removal of the drum. When removing the drum, before attempting to pull the drum horizontally, give a tug upward at the rear end of the drum (do not use the belt)to release the bearing from its housing. It should pop out when released from the housing. Then the drum can be moved horizontally for removal. The suggestion of removing the bearing housing screws to release the housing is not necessary, and if someone is not holding the drum when the screws are removed, the drum will drop onto the motor-pulley-fan assembly. Also, before re-installing the drum, determine if additional bearing grease is required, and apply some high temperature grease to the bearing surface if necessary.

Had the drum bearing but had never got a round to putting it in we just let it squeek. Then the belt went. Easy enough, whatched the tutorial once and just did it. 35 minutes and back drying.

Very simple. Pop the top open released the beld from the back it's easier that way the video was very helpful the sound was so bad you can hear it from a few houses down after year of just using it like that I figured I ha d nothing to loose great price great instructions now it sounds just as new.

I followed the instructional videos for installing the rear drum bearing kit and the upper drum glide. The repair probably would have taken less than an hour, but extra time was needed to thoroughly clean out all the lint and dirt inside the dryer. Also, the spring that holds the belt idler in position came off and I didn't realize I had put it back on backwards until after everything was reassembled. When I tested the dryer I could hear the belt rubbing on the spring.

after watching the video,I followed its instructions. No surprises No problems

If your fortunate enough to visit this site prior to your repair one should follow the gist and steps of of Mark from PA step by step instruction. However, typically it doesn't happen that way. My laundry center (stacked washer dryer) came apart in a different fashion. Basically, I followed the wires with my tester from the back, to the panel of switches, then back to the rear. Unfortunately, I had no clue what I was in for. When I followed the wire to the back of the dryer that's when the fun began as I had no clue how a dryer was put together. Luckily, I didn't break anything, hurt myself, and drum came out of the socket. With the drum out of the way one can see another relay and the element. It was obvious my element had a break in it. After searching the internet for the part is when one find such a nice website as partselect.com. Reading a few repair notes and the light goes on in your brain. Oh yeah. Now some pearls. When removing the heater element, careful pulling the quick disconnect through the small ceramic block. I used one plier to straighten the tabs and cracked the ceramic. Take the time to remove the ceramic with a socket. Use two needle nose plier to avoid using the the ceramic for leverage and avoid cracking this ceramic. I recommend the same to bend the lock tabs of the new element quick disconnects. Fortunately, it crazy glued easily. But, it delayed the repair another day. Second pearl. When reversing the process everything is obvious. But, I forgot the belt half way through. So put the belt around the drum early in the re-assembly. Great satisfaction for a dad with good knowledge of electricity and his 11 year old son.

Pulled dryer forward for access. Raised top by pressing clips on front. Removed front panel 2 screws. Removed old felt flange with plastic guides. Cleaned surface of old glue. Dried. apply cement per instructions applied new felt. New fit was snug and required some manipulation. When in place it helped to hold felt until cured. works great. Would not have known what problem was without the videos @ Part Select. Thanx for info and part. David

Saw video on YouTube on how to change rear bearing. Followed what I saw and repairs were made with ease. our repair kit included all the parts (new bearing) and everything fit perfect.

The repair video from PartSelect.com was excellent in describing how to fix the dryer. All of the parts were included in the replacement kit, including the screws and ball bearing. I was very impressed with the quality of the kit and the video. A $25 kit probably saved me hundreds in repair cost and saved me from having to buy another dryer. Here's to another 14 years of use!

Ordered the part from PartSelect.com. It came in a couple of days, which was nice. My wife was all over me to fix the dryer, or buy a new one. Needless to say, I didn't think the old one was done. The bearing assembly had an instructional video. This provided easy to follow instructions, and simple advice even I could follow. Everything went well, and the dryer is now quietly running as good as new. Awesome website, and the customer service is excellant too. WE use PartSelect.com at work all the time. Im a property manager, and the parts and advice save us thousands every year. Thanks guys!

I used the PartSelect website to diagnose and repair the dryer. The video shown was a different model. Mine is a front loader. I just had to figure out how to get the top and front panels off myself. I just took my time as to not break anything. Once I did that the video showed me how to remove the belt tension and remove the drum and belt together. The hitch pin was a little different so I called to make sure the parts were OK. I then vacuumed out the cabinet installed the parts, the drum, reset the belt tension and then the covers. It sounded sweet when I started it up. Mission accomplished! $41 vs. a couple of hundred I suppose.

Disconnected and moved the unit outside, just to clean the lint out of it. Removed the top, then two screws holding the front panel on. Disconnected the two door switch wires. Peeled off the old upper seal and cleaned surface with wire brush. Applied the supplied glue and clamped the new drum guide in place. While it was setting up, I cleaned out the entire inside of the dryer to eliminate the old trapped lint. Replaced the front panel and mounting screws. Reattached the wires and closed the top. Relocated back inside and plugged it in and reconnected the vent tube. Turned it on and it worked perfectly.

when the bearing broke the drum fell in the back. I tore the dryer apart, ordered the part and fixed it when the part came. the dryer runs like new now!

I used the video, and it helped me a lot! I got the drum out, installed the new bearing, greased the new shaft and the receptacle, then I reassembled. When I tested it, mine was still very noisy, so I removed the drum once more and cleaned/added some grease on the tensioner bearing. This was the cause of the noise in my case, but the bearing & housing were nearly shot, so something would have given out very soon. I would suggest to grease the tensioner the first time to save time and effort. (And save some of the grease for the tensioner pulley). SAFETY TIP: there was also a ton of lint that got trapped inside the unit!!! Clean your dryer once per year to prevent it becoming a fire trap!

The consensus seemed to be that the loud squealing was most likely the rear drum bearing needing to be replaced. Although the repair went very well (great video!), it did not fix the problem. BEFORE you go the route of replacing the rear bearing, first pop up the top and see if a little piece of plastic that is attached to the top middle of the front panel by a screw is rubbing against the drum (you have to have a load going). I removed this part (I could not find it listed on any parts list) and the squealing stopped. I have no idea what the purpose of this part is, except for maybe keeping the drum from dropping too far down if the load is really unbalanced. This plastic part is on the dryer that has the controls on the front (it has the ability to be stackable) and might not be on the other unit that has the controls on the top back. If anyone has posted this as a possible cause of the squealing, I haven't seen it.