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Model: 110.70912990	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 5 - 10 years
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atomic33		#1 Posted : Friday, March 14, 2008 4:16:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/14/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		The dryer will run at first with no problems, then, after a few minutes it shuts off. Then when I try to start it again, it will stuggle to begin turning then shut down. Sometimes if I turn the barrell by hand, it will slowly start and kick on.


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Matt S		#2 Posted : Friday, March 14, 2008 4:22:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/11/2008(UTC) Posts: 66		I am sorry to say this, but you have a bad motor. The bearings are overheating and seizing and/or the start winding is bad. The motor is not too terribly difficult to replace. But, it will take some time. Matt


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