Kitchen Gas Appliances - kenmore dryer lever door switch
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wontonsnowy
09-01-06, 04:28 PM
My gas dryer won't turn on, ckd everything electrical and found that if i held a screw driver to the latch in the upper part of the font panel it would work. So obviously I need a new door switch. I wanted to know if this was a fairly simple item to replace and I could do it myself
Sharp Advice
09-01-06, 08:56 PM
Hello wontonsnowy. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Most dryers the door safety switch is easy to replace. Once one gains access to it and the electrical power is off.
Most dryers the front panel can be lifted up once the two front clips are released. Top lid lifts up and back. Front panel access now likely possible.
Look for two screws along the top section holding front panel in place. Also check for screws inside the door frame and or very bottom of front panel, near the floor.
If switch is up on top of the door panel, may not have to remove front panel. If not, front panel must be removed.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Read Gas Dryer Sticky Note In The Forum Topic For Additional Advice:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159481
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
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Most dryers the door safety switch is easy to replace. Once one gains access to it and the electrical power is off.
Most dryers the front panel can be lifted up once the two front clips are released. Top lid lifts up and back. Front panel access now likely possible.
Look for two screws along the top section holding front panel in place. Also check for screws inside the door frame and or very bottom of front panel, near the floor.
If switch is up on top of the door panel, may not have to remove front panel. If not, front panel must be removed.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Read Gas Dryer Sticky Note In The Forum Topic For Additional Advice:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?threadid=159481
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always advisable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
Web Site Host, Moderator Hiring and Promotions Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator, Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.