Push-to-Start Switch
- Fix Number:
- FIX3487190
- Manufacturer #:
- WE4M416
- Manufactured by:
- GE
- Product Description
- This push-to-start switch is a genuine OEM part and is used to activate your dryer. If your dryer will not start, or will only start if the switch is pushed down, or the timer knob is not engaging with the starter, you may need to replace the switch. The tools you will need to replace this part are a Phillips screwdriver and a flat blade screwdriver. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer before beginning this repair.
- Works with the following brands:
- General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore
- Works with the following products
- Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Won’t Start, Touchpad does not respond, Will Not Start
- Part# WE4M416 replaces these:
- AP4980900, WE4M352, WE4M367
Product Description
This push-to-start switch is a genuine OEM part and is used to activate your dryer. If your dryer will not start, or will only start if the switch is pushed down, or the timer knob is not engaging with the starter, you may need to replace the switch. The tools you will need to replace this part are a Phillips screwdriver and a flat blade screwdriver. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brands:General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore
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Works with the following products:Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer
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Fixes the following symptoms:Won’t Start, Touchpad does not respond, Will Not Start
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Part# WE4M416 replaces these:AP4980900, WE4M352, WE4M367
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Installation Instructions Provided by Fix customers like you.
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Step 2. Removed the start switch by gently twisting left and pulling out of the socket.
Step 3. Removed the three wires, one at a time and placed them on the new start switch, then installed the new switch ... Read more in its socket by gently twisting to the right.
(Note: plugged power cord back in and tried the new Start Switch. Still would not start.)
Step 4. Removed the Timer Knob by pulling strait off the shaft, then replaced with the new knob. Pushed the Start button and the Dryer worked. The old knob was obviously stripped so as to slip on the Timer shaft, giving the impression it was moving but it was not.
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Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M416
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