Bill R. October 21, 2012 for Model Number DPSB519EBOWC When I depress the door switch the electronic control board goes dark. Could this just need a new door switch? When the door is opened the board "re-lights" and apppears ready to work.
1 Answer Hello Bill, Chances are good that the electronic control board WE4M296 has failed. Read More...
Shawn September 24, 2012 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.
1 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...
Sandy May 26, 2012 for Model Number DBLR333ET0WW The door switch that I lost pieces to only has 2 contacts will this one work on mine?
1 Answer Hello Sandy. Yes, based on the model number you provided, WE4X197 is the correct door switch. Read More...
Jp December 19, 2011 for Model Number BJLR473ETOWW (RCA ELECTRIC DRYER) I believe the door swith is defective. How do I check? When I press the plunger it does not click...Is that a clear confirmation it needs to be replaced?
1 Answer Hello JP. You will need to check and see if the switch WE4X197 closes the contacts when pressed with a multi-meter. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Boomtown August 28, 2011 for Model Number DDE7500GAL Electric Dryer won't come on. The two thermostat's in the front check good for continuity. Could the door switch stop the dryer from coming on if it were bad? I took the wires off and checked it for continuity, nothing, when I pushed the button in nothing.
1 Answer Boomtown, Yes the door switch could keep the dryer from starting and running. When you open the door(plunger out) there should be an "open" circuit across the terminals, with the door closed(plunger in) the circuit should be "closed". You're sure you have both breaker set and locked and you have 240 VAC to the terminal block on the back of the dryer? Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Tony July 07, 2011 for Model Number DLL2650BNLWH I have a hotpoint gas dryer, model # DLL2650BNLWH. I am refered to GE part number AP20426622. Is this door switch compatible with my hotpoint?
1 Answer Hi Tony. Yes, according to our system breakdowns, this switch is part # WE4X197. Hope this helps. Thank you. Read More...