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Model: LG7686XPWO	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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zab		#1 Posted : Monday, August 6, 2007 5:13:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/6/2007(UTC) Posts: 1		it glows for about 15 secounds but doent ignite. i double checked the gas so i know its getting gas to the valve. from what ive been reading it sounds like the coils might be bad. i didnt check the fuses yet thou. will post tomarow after i do. any help is much appreciated, i just dont want to get the wrong part. thanks


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Admin / APP Team		#2 Posted : Monday, August 6, 2007 5:55:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Registered Joined: 7/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 799 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Since the dryer igniter is glowing, the fuse should be ok. I'd replace the coils. 97% bad coils / 3% bad gas valve. - Dryer coils for your Whirlpool. - Breakdown diagrams for Model LG7686XPW0 Also, as long as you're in there... Check the belt for cracks, replace if found (dryer belt). Vacuum any lint inside the dryer.


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