Shawn for Model Number DBLR333ETOWW I replaced the door switch on my old GE Electric Dryer Model #DBLR333ETOWW. The part that searspartsdirect.com told me was for this dryer was part# WE4X197. When I went to replace it, I noticed that it has 3 prongs and my old switch only has 2. The number stamped on my switch is ASP2631-86 and the new one is ASP2831-86. What is the bigger prong for on the new switch? I plugged it in and it works fine. I just want to make sure I'm not going to have any issues with it.
Answer Hello Shawn, The door switch WE4X197 you have received is the door switch used with an interior light. Using your test meter, the wires should be attached to the two terminals that show continuity when the door is closed. The other terminal is hot when the door is opened to power the interior light. This will cause no issues. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Saturday, October 6, 2012