SOURCE: how to change the dryer door switch
To remove the panel you need to undo two screws.
How to take apart the dryer:
Older (29 inch) Whirlpool/Kenmore models.
Newer (27 inch) Whirlpool/Kenmore models.
How to replace door switch:
Free Dryer Repair Guide - Replace your dryer door switch
Door
switch replacement help for a common door switch
SOURCE: kenmore gas dryer model 97284100
The door latch is about $5. Replace it.
Any appliance parts store has them.
SOURCE: Sears Kenmore gas front loading dryer doesn't get
check the following areas to address this issue further.
Make sure the dryer vent hose, as well as the rest of the vent duct,
is not clogged.
Unless regular maintenance is performed, chances are there is a lot
of lint accumulated inside the dryer. This might affect the drying
time and could be a fire hazard. Make sure to have your dryer
cleaned regularly. Because this might involve taking most of the
dryer apart, it is recommended to have a qualified appliance
repairman perform this task.
There are a couple of cycling thermostats inside the dryer. If one
of them breaks down, it might affect the dryer's performance.
Replace the defective thermostat.
SOURCE: I need to replace a door switch on a Kenmore Dryer
I'm not too familiar with the model but you either have screws that are just above the door (open the door first) or two metal tabs in the front that hold the top on the dryer. The two metal tabs can be seen if you take a flashlight and look where the top meets the front about 8" from each side roughly. A flatblade screwdriver inserted at the top of these fasteners will release them from the top. Next have a 5/16 nut driver to remove the two screws on each side holding the front onto the sides. There may be screws at the bottom as well. You may not have to remove the front at all. Also HAVE THE POWER DISCONNECTED! Don't want ya to get fried. Remove the leads from the door switch on the right and remove.
SOURCE: How to replace door switch on old kenmore stac.dryer 110.88752792
Door switch If the door switch or the door-switch actuator is defective, the dryer won't work and you need to replace the failed component. The switch is inside the dryer main housing near the door frame. Sometimes you need to raise or open the top or front of the dryer to reach the switch.Check online for the part repairclinic.com has it for $14.00 not bad
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