How do I Troubleshoot Series 60 Kenmore Heating Elements?

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The Kenmore Series 60 dryer uses a heating element to heat the dryer drum. This heats the clothing inside the drum to make the water evaporate from the clothes. Troubleshooting the heating element is not very hard. If the dryer is not getting hot you need to replace the heating element. You don't have to be a Kenmore tech to perform this task. You can do it yourself with little knowledge of the subject.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• New heating element

Instructions

1. Unplug the Series 60 from the wall outlet in your laundry room. Pull the dryer out from the wall so you have access to the back panel.

2. Remove the screws on the back panel of the dryer's unit casing. Remove the back panel from the dryer's unit casing to gain access to the inside of the dryer.

3. Look to the lower right hand side of the dryer to find the heating element cabinet. Remove the mounting screw at the top of the heating element cabinet and pull the heating element out of the cabinet. The heating element will have coils and two wires coming out of it.

4. Remove the two wires from the heating element with pair of pliers. Install the wires on your new heating element. Place your new heating element inside the heating element cabinet and secure it with the mounting screw.

5. Replace the back panel of the dryer and the screws holding it on. Plug the dryer into the electrical outlet and then test it to make sure it is getting hot.

References

• Repair Clinic: Dryer Troubleshooting
• Parts Select: Kenmore Dryer Parts