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Model: WP-86080	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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mike1543		#1 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 9:29:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I just installed a new motor on my dryer. When I press the start button it starts fine but I can't release the start button or it shuts off. In other words, it only runs while the start button is held on. Thanks
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libertyappl		#2 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 9:38:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Your start button may be defective. Nat
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denman		#3 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 9:44:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Could not find any info on this unit using the Model Number you gave. Why did you replace the motor in the first place? Could be the centrifugal switch is wired incorrectly or a timer contact.
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mike1543		#4 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 9:53:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I also replaced the start switch. They had to into go micro fish to get part #
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libertyappl		#5 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 10:00:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/13/2008(UTC) Posts: 3,097		Check your connections at the switch make sure they are making good contact. nat
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mike1543		#6 Posted : Friday, November 21, 2008 10:07:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I replaced the motor because of a kind of shriek noise on start up and electrical burning smell. Bearings, rollers and idler all good. Now sounds great on start up, quiet while running, I just can't release the start button. Thanks Mike
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