Kenmore Elite Oasis Dryer Door Catch
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Kenmore elite oasis dryer door catch. The door has a matching. Keep your kenmore appliance running with our parts and accessories. Most common kenmore elite he3 and he4 dryer parts that need replacing. Once the door is off place it on a padded surface and remove the screws around the perimeter.
To keep your washer or dryer model running smoothly you may occasionally need to replace or repair some parts. The dryer door switch recognizes whether the door is open or closed. Have a helper hold the door because it will drop down when the screws are removed. The strike is the pointy metal piece attached to the dryer s doorjamb.
This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the door catch and strike mechanism on whirlpool electric dryers. Kenmore electric dryers use a strike and catch system to keep the door locked during operation. Fridge leaking water inside under crisper vegetable drawers. Need help replacing the door catch kit part 279570 in your kenmore dryer.
The door switch also turns on and off the drum light on models with a light. Since there is another unused catch on the other side in case right hinged door gets converted to left hinged i thought great we have a spare part to switch out. Last night as i closed the door on our kenmore oasis dryer i heard a loud pop and the end result is the junky door catch has broken. Watch this how to video with simple step by step instructions for a successful.
The dryer won t start unless the door switch senses that the dryer door is closed. First unplug the dryer so the light in the dryer does not stay on while you are working on it. Ultra durable w10111905 dryer door catch replacement part by blue stars exact fit for whirlpool kenmore dryers replaces ap4364920 ps2341298 8572982 pack of 2 4 4 out of 5 stars 170 8 97 8. Check out the selection of kenmore washer and dryer parts and accessories here.
Then open the door and remove the screws that secure the door to the dryer.