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I replaced the thermal fuze in my kenmore gas dryer. Now not only does the dryer not FIRE up, but when I push the button to start the dryer, it will not fire and will shut off shortly after. When I let go of the start button it also shuts off. On the thermal fuze, i placed the blue wire on top the red wire on the bottom. I vacuumed out the dryer and cleaned the lint vent. The back and the lint hose was not reinstalled yet. Kenmore Gas dryer 110.97585400

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When you start the dryer does the igniter glow red hot? they crack very easy.If you are sure you put the wires on the fuse the right way,and the igniter is glowing, and you remembered to turn the gas back on,( I've done that ), no kinks in the gas line.The next thing I would look at is the gas vavle, or coils. good luck.

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