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    Jan 11, 2010, 02:03 PM
    Kenmore 80 series gas dryer door switch won't release.
    Dryer doesn't stop when door is opened. Where is switch?
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    Jan 11, 2010, 03:39 PM

    If not around the edge of the door frame, may be on hinge.
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    Jan 11, 2010, 04:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    If not around the edge of the door, may be on hinge.

    I took the door apart but the parts are not wired. I'll have to figure out how to expose the hinges.
    Thank-you.
    Pete
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    Jan 11, 2010, 04:10 PM

    The front may? Be easily exposed with the removal of only a few screws, some have little tricks to them, may include hinge removal.
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    Jan 11, 2010, 04:39 PM

    Look at the center/top of the opening for a small metal tab(this is the switch), Try a quick spray, may get lucky.
    http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part...0405013&blt=06
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    Jan 12, 2010, 10:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Look at the center/top of the opening for a small metal tab(this is the switch), Try a quick spray, may get lucky.
    KENMORE | Model #11064882401 | RESIDENTIAL DRYER | CABINET PARTS AND OPTIONAL PARTS (NOT INCLUDED) | SearsPartsDirect.com
    Thank-you Stratmando. The switch IS on the door frame--right top corner. I just hadn't bent down enough to see it. Thank-you again.
    Pete
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    Jan 12, 2010, 11:37 AM

    Does the switch move or click?
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    Jan 12, 2010, 03:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Does the switch move or click?

    If you flip it and let it snap open, it cuts it off one in five times. Feels like the spring is shot. I ordered a switch from the Sears site you referred me to. Thanks again for your help.
    Pete
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