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    JR42 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 9, 2008, 11:08 AM
    Gas dryer kenmore ignitor replaced and not working
    I have a Kenmore gas dryer which the ignitor is not working. The drum turns, but the ignitor does not warm up. I replaced the ignitor which did not solve the problem. What should be checked next?
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    Dec 10, 2008, 10:41 PM

    JR42 - This is about the only thing left to try that I can think of ;; #1 - REmove the lower access panel and examine the burner flame while dryer is operating ::: #2 - THe dryer burns a mixture of gas and air :::
    #3 - A very light BLUE flame ,that has a roaring sound to it , INDICATES ( Too much AIR in the mixture ::A flame With YELLOW TIPS ,INDICATES <( TO LITTLE AIR ) #4 -
    These IMPROPER MIXTURES LEAD TO POOR COMBUSTION AND { INEFFICENT HEATING}
    TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM::
    #1 - Loosen the thumb screw on the air shutter :: ADJUST THE AIR SHUTTER <TILL YOU HAVE A LIGHT BLUE FLAME <YET DOES NOT ROAR:: AFTER YOU HAVE IT ADJUSTED RIGHT ( TIGHTEN DOWN THE THUMB SCREW :
    #2 - ON some modles you have to raise the top NOTE ( AFTER UNPLUGING THE DRYER> ) LIFT TOP AND REMOVE THE FRONT PANEL AND REMOVE THE DRUM TO DO WHAT YOU JUST DONE
    #3- NOTE:: ( IF THE DRYER CONTINUES TO HEAT POORLY< AND THE REST OF THE DRYER WORKS<DO THIS ::)
    #3a - CALL A GAS APPLIANCE REPAIRMAN :: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY THUING FURTHER REPAIRS ::!! STAY SAFE < ALSO Don't SMOKE AROUND WHILE DOING THE WORK ::: GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS ::: F.B.E.

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