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Model: 11063954101 Brand: Kenmore Age: 5 - 10 years
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goodasight  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 20, 2009 3:39:03 PM(UTC)
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dryer starts when start button is pushed but stops when button is released
i replaced another dryer with this one and had to change power cords.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:22:34 AM(UTC)
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Could not find the parts on this site but they probably do sell them.

Here is a tech sheet / wiring diagram
https://www.servicematters.com/d...0Sheet%20-%203979705.pdf

When you say you had to replace the power cord, what exactly did you do?
3 wire to 4 wire? What was connected where?

The motor relay (lower left corner of wiring diagram) should close to keep the motor going once the push to start switch is released.
Could be:
1. Relay coil is open so it does not close.
2. Relay's contacts are shot.
3. Control board is sending power to the relay.
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#3 Posted : Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:08:06 PM(UTC)
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thanks denman

the replacement dryer used a 4 wire power cord.
i changed it to a 3 wire plug that i had been using with my old dryer
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#4 Posted : Friday, April 24, 2009 12:24:34 AM(UTC)
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Did you install a ground strap from Neutral (white) to the machine's frame.
This is required when going from 4 to 3 wire.
Do not know if this will fix your problem but there are a couple devices that are attached to the frame (earth ground).

Also the unit is unsafe without it (frame/case can go live).
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