I have a Kenmore 500 series dryer. The dryer just stopped working but the light stays on when the door is closed.

It is a guess, but my guess is that the timer knob is faulty as it makes everything happen when it should. With strange issues like that, it is better to call in the professionals as parts are expensive to replace on guesses.

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The dryer has a switch in the door that is activated when the door is opened/closed, replace this switch or check the connector to it or the wiring.

the door trigers a switch when you open & close the door its needs replaced as for the light replace the bulb

the one side of the door switch is bad,one side controls the light when the door is open,the other side of this switch makes the unit run when the door is closed,replace the switch,or if you dont care about the door light,reverse the 2 larger connections and it will work again,but no light with door open then

You need to replace the door latch set. Here is a link to the parts you need.

your correcto a mundo-thats what it is,the switch is a single-pole double throw and the contacts are welded together and wont switch when you shut the dryer door to run the unit

HI. This may be an issue concerning the pressure switch that is located inside the rim of the actual door.

This switch activates the main drum motor when a cycle is selected when you are ready to dry your clothes. As soon as you select the desired cycle and you load the clothes and shut the door, the last thing to do is push the start switch. if the door pressure switch is malfunctioning, it will not allow you to start the dryer. it will simply not spin.

If you can visibly see the light inside the drum/basket while the door is closed, this will confirm the malfunctioning pressure switch that is located inside the inner part of the door rim.

Its located in this position so that the actual door can make contact with it, in return, applying pressure to close the switch and complete the circuit. this will cause the dryer to spin.

You stated that you can see the drum light shinning when the door is closed and, this will confirm my diagnosis. You can preform a hard reset just to make sure of this defect. Simply unplug this unit for 5 minutes or, shut down the circuit breaker for 5 minutes as well. Any methods will work. Once the 5 minutes are up, simply plug back in this unit and try to run a normal cycle. if this problem is still and issue, it will once again confirm a door pressure switch failure and you will need to replace the switch in this unit.

I would check the wire clips and connectors as well located on this switch for lose or worn contacts. this can be a problem spot as well.

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Check your door switch actuator part number 691581

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Hi! crystal2hd
My he3 dryer does not have a door lock. The door switch turns off the light and allows the dryer to start. Make sure this switch is not damaged. Unplug the dryer before removing the front cover.
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try adjusting the door