How to Replace the Door Switch on a Kenmore Elite King Size Capacity Dryer

Kenmore Elite king size capacity automatic dryers are available in both gas and electric models, and are designed to handle a large amount of wet laundry with each drying cycle. The door switch detects when the door is closed or open. If the door switch fails, the dryer will not run, since it cannot determine if the door is closed. Replace a faulty door switch with a new one to keep your Kenmore Elite king size capacity dryer working properly.

Phillips screwdriver
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the electrical power cord.
- 2
  Remove the three screws along the back of the top cover. Lift the back of the cover up. Pull the cover back to remove it.
- 3
  Remove the three screws from the mounting bracket behind the control console. Lift the bracket out.
- 4
  Unplug the ends of the ribbon cables leading from the control console.
- 5
  Open the dryer door. Pull the bottom of the control console out to disconnect it. Lift the console straight up to completely remove it.
- 6
  Insert the tip of a flat-blade screwdriver against the locking arms on the sides of the door switch. Pry the door switch out of the cabinet.
- 7
  Unplug the wires from their terminals on the door switch.
- 8
  Connect the new door switch to the wires. Press the switch into the door switch cutout of the cabinet. The locking arms snap into place.
- 9
  Replace the control console. Plug the ribbon cables into their sockets.
- 10
  Replace the console mounting bracket by installing the screws that hold it in place.
- 11
  Replace the top cover onto the Kenmore Elite king size capacity dryer. Install the screws along the back of the panel.

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