How do i remove the base to get into fix the problem?

on most dryers you will never remove the base
as this is where most of stability orginates from..
at bottom front remove cover about 4-5 inches in height carefully,and at top of back remove screw to dryer top each end..on hose side at back,remove the line of screws top to bottomthe side panel will become
a bit floppy.at front bottom left there maybe a retaini
ng screw for side panel left.from the back gently pull at the bottom of side panel,it sould slide out of clips
and hang loose from top front fixing.there should be enough room to access any pipe issues at the bottom.good luck.

MR MARK GRIFFITHS
December 2013