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    kellygirl924 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 5, 2012, 08:35 PM
    GE gas dryer knob doesn't crank to turn the dryer on.
    I did two loads of laundry today and noticed I had to turn the knob several times before I heard the clicks to selects a setting. The dryer knob turns easy but its not catching to start
    The setting and turn on please help.
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    Jun 5, 2012, 09:15 PM
    Is the knob spinning on the shaft? If so, get a new knob. If not, sounds like the timer is failing.
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    Jun 5, 2012, 10:06 PM
    Yes the knob spins I will try a new knob thanks.
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    Jun 6, 2012, 04:12 AM
    Any appliance parts store -Fox, APW etc should be able to supply the part. However, if the timer is starting to bind up, you may have the same issue again.
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