Opened the door and the top lid.
Fix kenmore dryer door switch.
Your kenmore elite king size capacity dryer has a small switch positioned along the top of the dryer door opening.
Works with the following brands.
How to fix a door switch on a whirlpool dryer.
How to replace the door switch on a kenmore elite king size capacity dryer.
The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is the same.
This part may need to be replaced if you find that the dryer is not starting will not shut off or the door will not close properly.
Removed 2 screws holding switch and activating retainer dropped one and lost it.
Followed instructions on your website.
1st checked the fuse.
Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch.
A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.
When the door is closed it pushes on the switch and enables the dryer to function.
My particular gas dryer is a kenmore 80 series model 110 72822101 but these instructions can apply to many clothes dryers including some whirlpool models.
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Works with the following products.
All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.
Use these steps to replace the door switch in kenmore.
Dryer fixes the following symptoms.
Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
Then checked the door switch.
Replace broken dryer door swich.
To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever.
Bypassed switch dryer worked.
If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.