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GE
Dryer

Model # DDE8500SAMWW Official GE dryer

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Dryer High-limit Thermostat (replaces We03m0026, We3m20, We4m457) WE4M137
#507

Drum diagram

Dryer high-limit thermostat (replaces we03m0026, we3m20, we4m457)

Part #WE4M137

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Shft-brkt WE3X39
#508

Drum diagram

Shft-brkt

Part #WE3X39

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Washer WE2X195
#3127

Drum diagram

Washer

Part #WE2X195

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Bearing Kit WE3M15
#543

Drum diagram

Bearing kit

Part #WE3M15

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Dryer Drum Bearing Bracket (replaces We01m0300) WE1M300
#3102

Drum diagram

Dryer drum bearing bracket (replaces we01m0300)

Part #WE1M300

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Dryer Door Seal WE1M376
#325

Door diagram

Dryer door seal

Part #WE1M376

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Dryer Safety Thermostat (replaces We04m0160) WE4M160
#505

Drum diagram

Dryer safety thermostat (replaces we04m0160)

Part #WE4M160

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Idler Spring WE3M17
#215

Backsplash assembly diagram

Idler spring

Part #WE3M17

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Drive Belt WE12X82
#213

Backsplash assembly diagram

Drive belt

Part #WE12X82

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Timer Knob WE1X1204
#7

Backsplash assembly diagram

Timer knob

Part #WE1X1204

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