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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Electric Dryer Door Switch Replacement #6601EL3001A
LG Electric Dryer Door Switch Replacement #6601EL3001A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$47.40Estimated Savings
$112.5002:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch on LG electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is if the dryer won’t start or doesn’t stop when you open the door.
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore, GE
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore, GE
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the door switch on your dryer, first remove the screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
3
Slide the top back and lift up to remove.
4
Next, uninstall the screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift up the tabs to detach the control panel from the support bracket and move it out of the way.
6
Open the dryer door and depress the tab on the old door switch to release it from the front panel.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the old switch.
8
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wire harness.
9
Now position and snap the new switch into the front panel.
10
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
11
Reinstall the screws.
12
Align the main top on the cabinet then push forward.
13
Secure the screws in the back.
14
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new door switch works properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch on LG electric dryers. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is if the dryer won’t start or doesn’t stop when you open the door.
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore, GE
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore, GE
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the door switch on your dryer, first remove the screws securing the main top to the cabinet.
3
Slide the top back and lift up to remove.
4
Next, uninstall the screws securing the control panel.
5
Now lift up the tabs to detach the control panel from the support bracket and move it out of the way.
6
Open the dryer door and depress the tab on the old door switch to release it from the front panel.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the old switch.
8
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wire harness.
9
Now position and snap the new switch into the front panel.
10
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
11
Reinstall the screws.
12
Align the main top on the cabinet then push forward.
13
Secure the screws in the back.
14
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new door switch works properly.
Parts Needed
Safety Switch
$47.40
Total$0.00
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