Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Door Switch by Whirlpool

Hello Fred. Test and see if the switch reads closed when the door is closed. If not, replace the door switch WP3406107. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello Bob, The model number you provided came up as invalid. I modified it a bit so it this isn't a GEQ9800PW1, please let us know by re-posting and we will do this thing right. Before beginning, please flip the breaker off so you don't get a shock. As a model number GEQ9800PW1, the bottom panel will be removed and when the two screws in the bottom of the upper panel is removed, the upper panel will pivot up and the clips will release. Please let us know if we mis-interpreted the model number, since I know that if we guessed wrong, the procedure is most likely different.

Stoll. You may need a small flat blade screw driver, to press on the connector lock on the harness connector in order to separate the wires from the switch harness, or you can also pry the connector apart, if needed. They can be very difficult at times, but you'll get it. Thanks

Hello Lee, The switch you received has the extra terminal for a light if the unit had been so equipped. Since it didn't, you hook the wires to the terminals which read open when the switch is open and reads closed when you actuate the switch (close it). The other terminal doesn't need anything on it for the unit to operate properly.

Hello Steve. No, if the door switch WP3406107 is bad, the dryer does not run. It does not control the heat of the unit.

Hello Rob. You will need to test the thermal fuse WP3392519 and the door switch WP3406107. They should read closed for continuity with the door closed for the door switch. If either is bad, the dryer will be dead except the light. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hi Robert. I would use the digital capacitor Tester / Volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1. Remove the back and check the blower housing thermal fuse that commonly opens under a vent restriction and the outside vent cap kept open with lint on the hinges. If this fuse part # WP3392519 is open, it will not run. Thank You.

Hello John. Remove the two screws under the lint filter. Then use a flat blade putty or butter knife and release the clips under the front corners and lift up the top panel. Now you can access and replace the door switch WP3406107. Hope this helps.

Hello Terry. If the element 279838 comes on as soon as the dryer is plugged in, it is grounded to metal and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

Hello John. Remove the screws under the lint filter. Push in the clips under the front corners of the dryer and release the tabs securing the top assembly. Raise the top assembly. You can now access and replace the door switch WP3406107. Hope this helps.