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Kenmore 800 7982 Dryer Questions & Answers
How do you take the back off of the dryer?
There are 2 clips on the front under the door, that take the bottom panel and then you have 2 screws on the door panel under the door that take the whole door panel out.
In this unit you don't open it from the back all the service done from the front.
and if you can see this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bVoelV7M7Y
Dryer warms..... but not enough heat to
Probably has a broken heating coil...as the temperature goes up it expands and moves from natural position of touching....that would give the false indication of continuity in the coil when it cools back down and touches again. Visually inspect coil.
Just plain stopped does nothingkenmore dryer #86982100
Here are the likely causes, in order of most common to least common.1) The door switch has failed. They are made of plastic, and can either quit working, or even sometimes fall into the machine!2) The timer has failed, and needs replacement.3) The circuit breaker for the machine has tripped. It is found in your "fuse box" in the basement, hall, laundry room, or wherever.4) A wire inside the back or bottom of the machine has burnt in two.If you wish to fix it yourself, you'll be needing several tools and a testing instrument.Someone on "fixya"' might give you step by step testing and fixing instructions. Be blessed.
Will not start
What is your model number?Check to see if the door switch is good. You should hear a click when you push and release it. If no sound is heard, replace the switch. If the switch is good, then you will need to replace the thermal fuse.
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