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When disassembling the motor/blower assembly, you need to lock the Blower Wheel with a screwdriver and use a 14mm socket to separate the nut from the Fan. A special jig tool is also mentioned for disassembling the fan on the back. Having these specific tools ready before starting saves time during motor area service calls.

When removing the drum after belt removal, the manual advises to carefully spread the cabinet as needed to get extra clearance, but warns to take care not to deform the cabinet. This is a practical tip that saves time - the drum can be difficult to extract without slightly flexing the cabinet walls, but excessive force will permanently damage the frame.

Lint transfer between clothes is a common complaint. Key advice: some fabrics are lint producers (e.g., fuzzy white cotton towels) and must be dried separately from lint trappers (e.g., black linen pants). Divide larger loads into smaller loads, check pockets thoroughly before drying, and remove lint inside the drum before drying a load. Clean the lint filter during the cycle for clothes that naturally build up lint.

Several noises are normal: gas valve clicking on/off, heating element cycling on/off, and humming from high velocity air moving through the drum, fan, or exhaust system. Abnormal noises include: objects like coins, loose buttons, or nails (check pockets), and the dryer not being leveled properly. Check the load for foreign objects and verify leveling before diagnosing further.