Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Insert the plastic putty knife into the gap between the top and front panels. Press the knife into the internal clips located about 2 inches from each front corner.
Lift the top panel up. Rest the panel against the wall behind the Admiral dryer.
Unplug the electrical connector leading to the door switch.
Remove the two screws connecting the top of the front panel to the dryer cabinet. Tip the front panel back and lift up to remove it. The interior components can now be easily accessed.