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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Rotary Start Switch by Ge

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Part Number: OEM14942739
Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M519

Dryer won't start or starts automatically? Failed rotary start switch is likely. DIY repair in 5-10 minutes with basic tools. Video guide included.

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For Ge Dryer Rotary Start Switch (Part Number: OEM14942739)

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Hello Mike. If neither way worked on the unit, then the switch in the motor is bad and the motor WE17X10010 will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hello Mike. There is one other wiring diagram. Lets try this. Brown from timer on 4, Other light brown wire on 3, and Red on 2. Hope this helps.

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Hello Mike. Red, should be on 3, not 4. Brown, should be on 4, not 2. And light brown, should be on 2, not 3. This is how the switch WE4M519 should be wired according to the model number you provided. Hope this helps.

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Mike for Model Number DWSR483GB1WW

In response to the answer below, it does *not stay in the on position. When I turn the knob, it automatically springs back and shuts off. Can you please tell me how this is suppose to be wired? I've wired them according to the instructions you gave previous inquiries and still had no luck. There's a red, brown, and light brown wire. Red and light brown are both wired underneath the dryer panel, and brown is wired directly to the far right timer knob. **Hello Mike. The switch AP4980910 is wired wrong. It should not stay in the on position, it should spring back. However, when you turn it on, the contacts inside the switch make up and start and run the motor through the neutral. If it is wired wrong, it will drop the neutral as soon as you let the switch go. Hope this helps.

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Hello Mike. On the back of the switch WE4M519, there are number by the terminals. Which wire is on what terminal on your switch? Thanks.

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Hello Mike. The switch WE4M519 is wired wrong. It should not stay in the on position, it should spring back. However, when you turn it on, the contacts inside the switch make up and start and run the motor through the neutral. If it is wired wrong, it will drop the neutral as soon as you let the switch go. Hope this helps.

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Mike for Model Number DWSR483GB1WW

The model number of my dryer is DWSR483GB1WW. The rotary switch I just purchased to replace it is WE4M519. My current rotary switch has 3 prongs that are numbered 2, 3, and 4 with the wires connected to them. Numbers 3 and 4 are on the same side next to each other sharing the same panel. On new piece, the numbers on the switch are 2,3, and 4, however 2 and 4 are on the same side sharing the same panel. Does having the prongs on the same or different side matter? Or do I just connect the wires accordingly from number to number?

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Hello Mike. It sounds like the wires going to 3 and 4, will need to be installed on 2 and 4 now. If the wires were together on the old switch, they will need to be together on the new switch WE4M519. Hope this helps.

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Mike for Model Number AP4980910

My current rotary switch has 3 prongs that are numbered 2,3, and 4 with the wires connected to them. Numbers 3 and 4 are on the same side next to each other as if they're sharing the same panel / plate. On my new piece i just ordered, the numbers on the switch are still 2,3, and 4, however 2 and 4 are on the same side sharing the same panel. Does having the prongs on the same or different side matter? or do I just connect the wires accordingly from number to number?

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Hello Mike. Yes, you will lift up the tab, and twist and remove the switch. Make sure the knob is removed from the fron of the switch WE4M519 first. Hope this helps.

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Dave for Model Number DS4500EB2WW

Our GE electric dryer began to start as soon as you set the timer and closed the door. I checked for solutions on ApplianceParsPros.com and ordered a new rotary start switch. I received and installed the switch. Now the dryer starts when I turn the switch but then stops when I release the switch. The original switch has evidence of a short and wouldn't spring back to the off position. Is the new switch (Part # WE4M519) bad, or should I look elsewhere?

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Hi Dave. Double check the wiring to the start switch. Is the red wire on terminal # 2? The red wire coming from the buzzer goes on the #-2 as well. The brown wire comming from the belt idler switch goes to the # -3 terminal. The brown wire going to the thermal fuse goes to brown # -4 terminal. Let us know if we can assist you further. Thank you.

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