1106072010 Kenmore Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Jay from Manchester, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken door switch meant dryer was shutting off thinking door was open when it wasn't
pop off the lid, replace the switch. (in meantime, while waiting for replacement switch to arrive, shorted switch wires together to fool dryer into thinking door was closed)
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- Customer:
- Raymond from Washington, DC
- Parts Used:
- 279570
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Door latch catch broke
I squeezed the latch catch with a pair of pliers and pushed it in the catch hole. But that was the final repair. There were two "repairs" before that. First, we used two commercial grade rolls of wide plastic tape to tape the dryer door shut each time we used it, for a year, until we ran out of tape. Second, we positioned a chest of drawers in front of the dryer and wedged a 1" x 4" against the door. Very effective. Then I broke down and ordered the $3 catch.
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- Customer:
- WILFRED from NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA
- Parts Used:
- 279570
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I recieved the kit the next day after ordering. It took about two seconds to do the repair
all that was required was to push the catch into the slot notools needed.
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- Customer:
- Sherry from SELMA, AL
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
First of all my dryer would run with the door open. Then my dryer quit working completely. I noticed that the door switch was broken.
I remove the lint trap and the two screws that held the top down. Next to unscrew the two screws that holds the door switch. I prized the top up with a screwdriver . I unplugged the door switch and plugged in the new one. I inserted the switch into the door and replace the screws. I snapped the top back into place and replace the screws in the lint trap. I close the door and turn the dryer on and it worked. I followed the directions you provided on line. They were very easy to follow.
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- Customer:
- Edward from OSWEGO, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer would not stop when the door was opened.
First unplug unit to avoid shock. Using a flap blade screwdriver lift the front corners of the top. Unplug the switch located on the right side in the front. Remove two screws holding the switch in place. Remove old switch and reverse to install new switch. Entire project took less than 10 minutes. Oh yes the wife was so happy she made me a dish of fudge brownies. :)
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- Customer:
- Helen from WEST MONROE, LA
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
belt broke
watched your video on 'how to' and did it like man showed..no problem
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- Customer:
- albert from ROEBLING, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
dryer will not rotate
the video was very well done and able to understand. disconnect power ,remove lint trap,remove 2 phillps head screws, push putty knife in front seam line about 1'' in from corners to release top assembly ,lift up and support, disconnect wire connector ,remove 1 screw in each front corner lift front panel off while holding drum, remove broken belt,install new belt with grooves against drum ,feed around tensioner pulley and onto motor shaft pulley ,spin drum by hand to make sure belt tracking etc. reassembly in reverse.
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- Customer:
- Fred from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Parts Used:
- 341241
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
belt broke
I just followed your video how to replace a broken belt , after viewing replacing belt went easy
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- Customer:
- Jeff from KATY, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer stays running when the door is opened
Unplug electrical
remove 2 screws from lent screen handle
remove lent screen
using putty knife, insert about 2" from each side at the front of the dryer just below the top cover to release 2 keepers.
pull up on cabinet top and lean top backwards out of the way.
remove 2 screws holding the switch located at the top right inside of the dryer door.
pinch the plastic keeper while pushing down to release wiring assembly from dryer cabinet
using a small blade screwdriver, disconnect wiring connection
discard old assembly
reverse all steps to replace with new door switch
remove 2 screws from lent screen handle
remove lent screen
using putty knife, insert about 2" from each side at the front of the dryer just below the top cover to release 2 keepers.
pull up on cabinet top and lean top backwards out of the way.
remove 2 screws holding the switch located at the top right inside of the dryer door.
pinch the plastic keeper while pushing down to release wiring assembly from dryer cabinet
using a small blade screwdriver, disconnect wiring connection
discard old assembly
reverse all steps to replace with new door switch
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- Customer:
- Greg from LINDSAY, OK
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer kept running
Well turned off power by unplugging it. Took a Phillips screwdriver and took the 2 screws out from vent and then took a flat head and left up each side to access the inside of dryer. Then used screwdriver to take out screws to switch and then disconnect the power cord to that. Reverse the procedure and it was so simple. Ty. Awesome company.
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- Customer:
- Bobbie from BEND, OR
- Parts Used:
- 49621
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
No leveling feet on dryer.
This could not have been easier. The hardest part was tipping the dryer over on its' side.
Instructions:
1. Tip dryer over onto a non-scratch surface. I used a tarp on the floor.
Insert leveling foot into the foot opening on the bottom of the dryer &
screw in with fingers until it is difficult to turn.
2. Use the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot (not the threads) to adjust to the desired level.
3. Tip dryer upright taking care not to exert pressure on the feet closest to floor. I used a folded-up tarp under the bottom edge of the dryer while lifting it to the upright position.
4. Use a level, back to front & side to side, to determine if feet need further adjustment.
5. Adjustments can be made with the dryer in the upright position, using the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot.
Instructions:
1. Tip dryer over onto a non-scratch surface. I used a tarp on the floor.
Insert leveling foot into the foot opening on the bottom of the dryer &
screw in with fingers until it is difficult to turn.
2. Use the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot (not the threads) to adjust to the desired level.
3. Tip dryer upright taking care not to exert pressure on the feet closest to floor. I used a folded-up tarp under the bottom edge of the dryer while lifting it to the upright position.
4. Use a level, back to front & side to side, to determine if feet need further adjustment.
5. Adjustments can be made with the dryer in the upright position, using the adjustable wrench on the hexed foot.
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- Customer:
- Susan from WARREN, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 279570
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer door latch broke and door wouldn’t stay shut.
Jimmied out the latch using two screw drivers to get under the edges. Pushed the new piece in. Voila! Took 2 minutes for what my repair man told me would cost about $200 to fix. Unbelievable!!( I first watched some YouTube videos to get the idea )
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- Customer:
- CARMEN from ARNOLD, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer wouldn't start
Hi, I am a working mom, and my dryer quit just after it had been behaving strangely. At first, it kept spinning after the door was opened. It eventually stopped working, and I assumed that the door switch must be the culprit. I purchased the part from the catalogue, and watched the installation video. Repair: After unplugging the dryer and removing the lint screen, I used a philips head screwdriver to loosen and remove the two screws located at the lint trap. I then inserted a flat screwdriver into the area between the top of the dryer casing and the face. Per the video, at approx. 2 inches in from the left and right side. I did this while gently applying pressure from the back of the dryer top to the front. This loosens the clips allowing the top to be lifted back and out of the way. I then opened the dryer door and commenced loosening and removing the two screws that hold the dryer switch in place. I used my screwdriver to gently separate the wiring harness connection, as it also has a clip to keep the connection tight. With these items free, I simply popped the little black thingy back through the hole (The black thingy just keeps the slack in the wiring from sagging, I think). With the old part removed, I then installed the new part accordingly. I reversed my way back out of the process respectively. I plugged her back in, and turned her on. Back in business.
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- Customer:
- Charles from JACKSONVILLE, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP3406105
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Door switch
First and foremost turn power off to dryer at main box. Next remove screws say lint filter, then gently pry right and left front corners up with putty knife. Raise top and secure. Disconnect switch wire by using flathead sliding in between connection. Next remove 2 screws under front opening to dislodge switch. Repeat process in reverse order...takes 30 min. tops...
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- Customer:
- Joseph from NEOSHO, MO
- Parts Used:
- W10861521
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Bad door gasket
Removed old seal and replaced with new one. Save yourself time and get some acetone to remove old glue works great!
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