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Model: LEQ7030KQ1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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rmiller950		#1 Posted : Sunday, August 1, 2010 10:56:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2010(UTC) Posts: 1		Hi: I have a Whirlpool dryer. The dryer works fine except when I open the dryer door during a cycle, the dryer does not shut off. Also the lightbulb does not come on at all(I checked the lightbulb -- it is OK). I am thinking this is the doorswitch? Can anyone confirm? I would think this is a safety issue for Whirlpool -- does anyone else agree? Thanks for any help


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ThatGuy		#2 Posted : Sunday, August 1, 2010 9:13:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		I'd say that you have a bad door switch. The contacts are probably stuck together internally. It happens.:) You need Part number: AP3132865


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