Product review (5 stars): Fits our Whirlpool dryer LG7801XSW1 - Plus some tips for the glue-down
Exact fit for our 30-yr-old Whirlpool dryer Model LG7801XSW1. Genuine Whirlpool part including OEM Whirlpool adhesive designed to handle years of dryer heat. One page instructions with clear drawings very helpful in prepping existing dryer drum and gluing down this seal properly. Cleaning off old seal and old adhesive is key. I found small amounts of automotive throttle body cleaner (a few drops sprayed using narrow tube supplied with spray can) very effective at dissolving old adhesive so it could be wiped off with paper towels, but it also removed a layer of paint, so use sparingly and avoid runs and drips. Avoid using a metal tool or sand paper to remove old material so dryer drum is not gouged. To glue new seal, first fit the seal dry with no glue and hold in place with spring clothes-pins or small clamps. Position fabric seal as illustrated on instruction sheet. If fit is too tight, stretch sections of the seal between your hands all the way around. Make sure seal is evenly fitted around drum with no bunching. Perform glue-down in segments of about 10 inches. Lift a few inches of fabric seal material away from drum enough to apply adhesive onto metal and smooth with flat-bladed tool. Wait until adhesive has begun to dry a little, then press seal onto drum smoothly. Wait for glue to set until the material is sticking firmly to the metal drum before proceeding to the next 10-inch segment. The tube of adhesive is enough for 2 or 3 complete seals, so don't be stingy applying it. New seal can be safely handled after one hour, but adhesive should be allowed to cure for a day before operating the drum with the dryer's electric motor.