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How do you relight the pilot on a kenmore 80 series gas dryer?

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replace coil kit no 279834.coils will be found on top of burner, unplug wires, 2 screws remove bracket,easy fix part~ $20 .Hope this helps ,please rate my solution :)













420.. 20 min fix .hope thuis

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