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Model: SERIES 70	Brand: Kenmore	Age: More than 10 years
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albertb		#1 Posted : Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:53:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/18/2014(UTC) Posts: 2		during use chassis was extremely hot. cleaned vent, seemed to be ok for a few weeks. first load of the day opened door and saw element was glowing. found coil was touching the mounting bracket and bent it back in place. seems to work ok, thermostat appears to cycle normally, drum turns, vent blower works. still worried coil may heat up spontaneously ??


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denman		#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:27:31 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)		A model number may help others help you. Find your model number - AppliancePartsPros.com Also was the timer at the Off position?
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albertb		#3 Posted : Tuesday, November 25, 2014 1:12:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/18/2014(UTC) Posts: 2		Originally Posted by: denman A model number may help others help you. Find your model number - AppliancePartsPros.com Also was the timer at the Off position? model is Kenmore 70 series. don't know if timer was in off position


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denman		#4 Posted : Tuesday, November 25, 2014 3:27:49 PM(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)		Need a model number. With just a series number I cannot find a wiring diagram. It is a Kenmore so their model numbers are usually 3 numbers, a period and then an additional 8 numbers
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