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Model: 110.70972990	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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dreeves		#1 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 7:53:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 2		The Kenmore gas dryer will only run if the Press-To-Start switch is held down.
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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:55:53 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Your start switch is probably out, replace it. Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Pusht to start switch, part number: 3395382 Nat
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kayakcrzy		#3 Posted : Sunday, November 23, 2008 4:25:50 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,429		If you replaced your start switch, and that did not do it, it will be the microcomputer board, that is located behind the control panel. Part # Part number: 8546223 . Tom
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richappy		#4 Posted : Monday, November 24, 2008 2:27:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		This dryer uses a cheap power relay that likes to fail and blow out the microcomputer. Advise to replace both microcomputer Part number: 8546223R and the relay Part number: 3405281 . If you want to keep this dryer, suggest getting someone to install a surge protector in the breaker panel.
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dreeves		#5 Posted : Friday, November 28, 2008 7:49:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 2		Are you referring to the motor relay or heater relay. They are the same part number. Thanks
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richappy		#6 Posted : Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:36:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		They are interchangeable.
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