How to Open a Kitchenaid Dryer Front

Disconnect the dryer from the power outlet. Slide the dryer away from the wall a few inches so you can access the dryer vent in the back. Disconnect the dryer vent from the dryer. More than likely it will be attached by a metal clamp. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the retaining screw. Slide the clamp up the dryer vent and disconnect the vent. Slide the dryer out away from wall even farther so you have ample room to work.

Use a flat head screwdriver to gently pry the front kick panel below the door away from the main cabinet. Pry it loose until it disengages from its top retaining clips. Lift the kick panel up to remove it from the lower retaining clips and set it aside.

Loosen the two screws on the bottom of the door panel. Remove the lint filter and cover. Underneath the lint filter are two screws. Remove them.

Insert your flat head screwdriver between the top panel and the front panel on the left side. Slide the screwdriver toward the center of the dryer until the retaining clips unlock. Do the same for the right side. Lift the top panel up. The top panel has a hinge in the back, so just lean it back on the control panel.

Remove the two screws at the top of the front panel. Disconnect the door switch wiring harness from the side of the dryer. Pull the front panel toward you. Lift it up and off the screws you loosened earlier and set it to the side of the dryer.