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Dryer

Model # GFD45ESSM0WW Official GE dryer

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Dryer Heater Assembly WE11X21156
#512

Drum diagram

Dryer heater assembly

Part #WE11X21156

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Kenmore Dryer Drum Support Shaft (replaces We03m0033) WE3M33
#508

Drum diagram

Kenmore dryer drum support shaft (replaces we03m0033)

Part #WE3M33

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Dryer Heating Element Control Thermistor (replaces We04m0398, We4m333) WE4M398
#506

Drum diagram

Dryer heating element control thermistor (replaces we04m0398, we4m333)

Part #WE4M398

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Dryer Drum Felt Seal (replaces We09x20441, We9m15) WE09X27634
#312

Front panel diagram

Dryer drum felt seal (replaces we09x20441, we9m15)

Part #WE09X27634

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Dryer Idler Pulley WE12X20395
#216

Blower & motor diagram

Dryer idler pulley

Part #WE12X20395

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Dryer Thermistor (replaces We04m0391, We04m0448, We4m391) WE4M448
#230

Blower & motor diagram

Dryer thermistor (replaces we04m0391, we04m0448, we4m391)

Part #WE4M448

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Kenmore Dryer Rear Bearing O-ring WE1M461
#3127

Drum diagram

Kenmore dryer rear bearing o-ring

Part #WE1M461

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Laundry Center Dryer Blower Wheel (replaces We16m17, Wh16x20270) WE16X20393
#201

Blower & motor diagram

Laundry center dryer blower wheel (replaces we16m17, wh16x20270)

Part #WE16X20393

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Dryer Drum Glide Bearing, Upper WE3M52
#316

Front panel diagram

Dryer drum glide bearing, upper

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Interlock Switch WD21X557
#803

Blower & motor diagram

Interlock switch

Part #WD21X557

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