How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP4980911 / WE4M520 Rotary Switch

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Part Number: AP4980911 / WE4M520

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Derald B Woodbury , MN May 17, 2014

No heat from a high limit shorting out it fried old switch

Three screws on back of dryer to open up control area. Note the location of the 5 wires connected. Quarter turn to remove old part. Quarter turn to reinstall new part. Hook up wires to appropriate terminals. Reassemble control area panel. Check for proper operation.