11079496200 Kenmore Dryer - Instructions

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Door Catch part had fallen out,/ was missing
676 of 740 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Terri from Saint Augustine, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Received your parts, Popped them both right into place, Even though only one side needed to be replaced, I wanted them to match up. It was amazing how easy this was. My husband was quite impressed I had ordered these rather then look for either a new or used dryer from some other source.
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Door wouldn't latch.
204 of 285 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Melody from North Las Vegas, NV
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I can't believe I waited so long to find this part and do this. I got the package very fast, opened it, took the piece to my dryer and popped it into place with my fingers. It worked perfectly! this took all of two minutes and saved me from having to hold the dryer door closed with a stick. Thank you, thank you!!!
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dryer door would not stay shut
103 of 107 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Pam from Woodbridge, VA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
This repair was a cinch. Pliers to pull out the metal piece and a screwdriver to pry out the 'catch' part in the door. Both replacement pieces went right in. I cannot believe how easy and CHEAP this fix was, and I'm so glad I found this site!! I figured I would have to call a repairman and pay big bucks, so I put it off, but the door was getting worse--slamming it so hard to keep it shut. Again, thanks for this great site.
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Make humming noise when pressing start button. Would not start
98 of 112 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Moscow, IA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
After looking on the website for advice I walked throught the simple steps of disassembling the front, removing the drum, removed the back, disconnected the wire harness. Then removed the blower housing in the back. The blower, mounted on the back side of the motor was very tight. I used a pipe wrench wedged in place and help by my 10 year old Grand-daughter while I used an adjustable wrench to turn the shaft on the front of the motor. Spun the blower off, removed the two clips holding the motor. Then reversed the process when I received the new motor. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the blower fan if a lot of pressure is required.
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door switch actuator spring broken
92 of 100 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Paul from Vero Beach, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
-unplugged appliance
-removed lint trap
-removed 2 lint trap shute screws with phillips screwdriver
-popped open top of appliance with standard screwdriver by applying pressure at each front corner so that it could be tilted up to access actuator switch on right side of door
-removed 2 actuator switch screws, located o n upper right side of laundry door, with phillips screwdriver (screws are accessed from outside of door frame not through appliance top).
-discarded broken actuator spring (accessed from open appliance top)
-replaced new actuator spring
-replaced 2 actuator switch screws
-closed top
-replaced 2 lint trap shute screws
-replaced lint trap
-plugged in appliance
-tested for operation
-kissed by happy wife
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Door won't latch
95 of 158 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jill from bellevue, WA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
I did NOT have to repair the latch on the actual door, just the small metal piece that it hooks on (on the dryer itself) and it took about 10 seconds to.....do it myself. Just used needle nose pliers so squeeze the piece together and fit it in. thanks
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No heat to dry clothes
66 of 77 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Karen from Pine Mtn. Club,, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
First I took the front of the dryer off then located the igniter. It only required removing two screws, removing old igniter, replacing with new igniter, and replacing the two screws.. While I was replacing the igniter I took the drum out and throughly cleaned the inside. Lucky me, I found 85 cents on the floor of the dryer. I am 65yr s old, married and mother of two.
This was easy to do and sure saved money. I reccommend others try to do repairs for themselves and using PartSelect was less expensive too.
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lint filter screen was broken
63 of 72 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kevin from Seattle, WA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
replace lint filter with new part. Great service and quick delivery! Thanks!
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door kept coming open dryer shuts off
95 of 176 people found this instruction helpful.
  • RONALD from SALMON, ID
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
use screwdriver topry plastic out plyers to pull out metal latch put new parts in
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Replacing worn drum support rollers and shafts.
59 of 68 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gary from Canton, CT
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Very easy once I figured out how to open it up to see what was the matter.
1 Remove power.
2 Open the lint filter cover and remove the 2 Phillip screws.
3 Pry the front of the top cover up to separate the cover from the plastic clips that secure to the top front panel.
4 Remove the 2 nut screws securing the top of the front panel to each side cover.
5 Pull front panel out slightly to detach wiring from the cover switch.
6 Pull front panel straight up and set aside.
7 Remove drum belt from tensioner and motor pulley under the drum.
8 Remove drum by pulling it toward the front between the 2 sides.
9 Locate the 2 support rollers and their mounting shafts. Change the shafts at this point if they are worn. (Mine were OK)
10 Remove the support bracket from the shaft if present.
11 Remove the plastic triangular retainer from the shaft and slide the old wheel off of the shaft.
12 Clean the shaft from any bearing debris.
13 Replace the rollers and retainers.
14 Insert drum through the front side panels making sure the seal on the rear of the drum is centered around the opening and not folded inside the opening.
15 Place the belt on the drum and thread the belt through the tensioner and around the motor pulley.
16 Position the front cover on the lower clips on each of the sides.
17 Re-attach the 2 wires for the cover switch.
18 Pull the drum up so the opening on the drum and front cover align.
19 Screw together the side panels to the front panel using the 2 hex headed screws.
20 Check for binds by rotating the drum several times by hand.
21 Press the front of the top panel down toward the front panel to engage the plastic clips attaching the top to the front. Watch for the lint filter housing alignment as you push the top panel down.
22 Replace the 2 screws to attach the lint filter to the top cover.
23 Plug in machine and test.

Good luck, It s not as bad as it sounds.
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Gas Flame Would Drop Out
49 of 66 people found this instruction helpful.
  • FRED from BRIELLE, NJ
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First it was a process of alimination to find out why it was dropping out. After the problem was found it was just a matter of replacing the holding coil on the gas valve. Thank you fred kenney sr
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Dryer door catch broke
35 of 49 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Bill from Houston, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
The old catch on my dryer door was gone and I was keeping the door closed using tape. I ordered the part and it arrived with no hassles in about 5 days. The repair was too easy. I just popped the new catch in place. It took all of about 30 seconds to complete using no tools. I wish all home repairs were this easy.
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no heat
31 of 40 people found this instruction helpful.
  • rex from streator, IL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
the ignitor did not glow red checked thermal fuse by exhaust duct. fuse open replaced thermal fuse
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had to replace the motor
31 of 43 people found this instruction helpful.
  • charles from parker, CO
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Follow the advice given in the partsselect website. However, while removing the blower, my hand slipped into the housing and cut my thumb. Connected the wires to the junction box on the motor but didn't realize that the contacts would hit the drum when reinstalled. The original junction box was at a 90 degree rotation relative to the n ew box. When trying to test the breaker tripped. Using the multitester I found out that I burned out the thermal fuse, and froze the door switch. I replace both those parts and started the dryer and could hear a grinding sound. Inspection revealed that the housing of the motor was rubbing against the drum. Removing the drum yet again, I rotated the housing and replaced the drum. The dryer was finally working well.
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Dryer would not heat up.
26 of 30 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Roger from Bonners Ferry, ID
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I unplugged the dryer,removed the two small screws on the front of the dryer and pulled the bottom forward. The two wires connected to the door do not have to be removed. With an electrical tester using the Ohm setting I tested the Radiant sensor and the Gas Valve coils. The two terminal coil was DOA. The dryer can be operated with the f ront open as long as the door wires are connected. Symptons: The igniter would heat up and not release gas. My repair was successfull due to this awesome website and the super fast shipping service. AAAA++++
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