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KGYW KitchenAid Dryer - Instructions

All Instructions for the KGYW
121 - 135 of 1907

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Door Hinge Failure Right Side
14 of 28 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from Fredericksburg, VA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unplug dryer, remove two screws in lint screen door, using a pry bar or stiff putty knife, gently pry up on both front corners to release the clips holding the top down. Use a 5/16" nut driveer two remove the two screws inside at the top of the front of the dryer, remove the two wires on the door switch. Open door enough to get your hand in to support the drum, now lean the front out at the top and let the drum rest. Grasping the front at the top on both sides gently lift up to release the clips securing the bottom front. Release the door springs,open door and replace the hinges. Reverse to reassemble.
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No heat
9 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Philip from La Palma, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Took everything apart, replaced the igniter flint, and still didn't get heat. Then found out the thermal sensor wasn't running a electrical current through it with voltmeter and just replaced that, now it we have heat again!
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Dryer not Drying
8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Manuel from Jurupa Valley, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Replaced both Coils. Purchased M Series coils much less expensive buying coils together instead of seperately. Problem solved.
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The Door Switch Actuator Spring had broken
8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Norman from Allen, TX
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I took the dryer apart by visually looking at it and removing screws, etc. until I had the top off and the front off. I took the dryer apart so I could get the part out and use it visually ascertain I was ordering the same part.

I bought the replacement part and only then did I have the instructions to take the dryer apart. I t was further apart than the instructions said. I had to take the front off to retrieve the broken part which had fallen inside the front of the dryer.

I put the front back on the dryer and installed the new part, which, fortunately could only be installed one way. Once I had the two screws tightened into the part, the remainder was to simply follow the instructions that came from your web site and put the link filter and top of the dryer back on. Of course, I plugged in the dryer and checked to see that it ran before completing this.

I am amazed that I was able to find this part for a 30 year old dryer. The part hasn't changed at all. I guess, if you have a good part, there's no need to modify it.
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the glow ignitor would not cycle on
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Georgio from Oradell, NJ
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
I had an issue where I was not getting any power to my ignitor. After replacing the ignitor with a fresh one, the problem persisted. Next, I went hunting all the fuses and therrmostats for continuity. All seemed fine. So finally I decided to jump the flame sensor which is located on the outside of the flame tube. WHALLA! It ignited the g low plug. So with one 1/4"" nut driver I removed the single bolt from the unit, then I used a pliers to remove the two wires from the old unit. I replaced the sensor with Tue new unit and all was well. It took less than 5 min once I diagnosed the problem.
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Broken Door Handle on Front of Dryer
13 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeff from Wausau, WI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Do to age and heat the dryer door handle was brittle and broke. Ordering was easy on line. Part was delivered faster tan expected. Oh and the repair time, Less than 1-minute.

Thanks for the great service.
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My Kenmore dryer door catch was worn out, so the dryer door wouldn't stay closed, and I was unable to dry my laundry.
8 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Carol from Golden Valley, MN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I identified the correct catch of the three that were included in the package by matching its number to that on the old catch that I had pried out of the door using a flat screwdriver. I centered the new catch over the square hole in the door and pressed it into place. Then I used some needle-nose pliers to twist and remove the metal pin that fits into the catch from the main dryer housing. I replaced that with the new piece included in the kit, gently tapping it into place with a hammer. The repair complete, the door worked perfectly. Thanks for your help and for the speedy delivery of the kit.
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Dryer wouldn't start
10 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ryan from Mundelein, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
My 80 series Kenmore dryer wouldn't start so I looked online for a solution to the problem. One of the sites I found stated that the problem could be as simple as a thermal fuse if other potential issues could be ruled out. I ordered the part on a Monday from PartSelect with standard FedEx ground shipping - stated it could be 3-5 busine ss days. To my amazement, the part arrived the next day! Awesome!!! I watched the video on the PartSelect site to make sure I knew how to fix it, then followed the easy instructions. All I needed to do was use the nutdriver to remove the back cover from the dryer, unplug the two wires going into the thermal fuse, remove the old fuse, and pop the new one in. Then I just plugged the wires into the new fuse, replaced the cover and voila, the dryer worked like a champ! Thank you PartSelect for saving me a needlessly high repair bill!!
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no heat was being produced
9 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • reinaldo from guttenberg, NJ
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Remove back panel n u can see the sensor and easy to replace thanks to the print out i was provided love this website
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No Heat After 10 Minutes
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • lawrence from GROTON, VT
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Wrench set
Shut off gas removed gas valve. Removed the coil retainer and installed the new coils. Reinstalled valve and checked. Found dryer worked fine.
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Brown "dust" marks appeared on the clothing after drying
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Patrick from Niskayuna, NY
  • Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First, I slid the top forward to release it and then pivoted it about the clips along the back edge. Second, I removed the open/closed door sensor. Third, I removed two screw on the inside of the front panel and slide the front panel up to release it from the clips near the bottom edge of the panel. Fourth, I removed the dryer drum tha t fell out as soon as the front panel was removed.

With the drum on the floor (carpeted), I installed the front seal and the back seal after removing the old seals. I then applied the glue supplied with the back seal to the back seal. Next, with my spouse's help, I placed the drum into the dryer frame while positioning the seals, the drum driving belt, and the front panel. This step was the most 'interesting' of the whole repair. I replaced the two screws on the inside of the front panel. I spun the drum to ensure that the seals were in the correct position.

Finally, I replaced the door sensor and dropped the top into place.
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No Heat
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ken from Bixby, OK
  • Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Thermal fuse was blown so I replaced it. Still no heat. Hi-Limit thermostat and Cycling Thermo. had continuity as did flame sensor. Igniter tested 66ohms. I placed a wire jumper across the Hi-Limit and the igniter glowed, solenoids opened and gas came on. I orderd the Hi-Limit and since both "overheating" limiters were defective I de cided to order the cycling thermo just in case. The Hi-Limit was received in 2 days but the Cycling Thermo was backordered. In the meantime my wife got antsy so I went ahead and installed the Hi-Limit and put her back in service... ...for one load. I wasn't certain if I had fried the "limiters" again but since they had continuity and I could measure continuity all the way to the Igniter I decided that it HAD to be the cause. I ignored the flame sensor since it never came into play without the igniter glowing... The igniter arrived and measured 56ohms. Hmmm... After installing the problem was solved. Word of advice: If the thermal fuse is blown and even if all else in the circuit SEEMS ok, go ahead and order the Fuse, Hi-Limit and Cycling Thermos, and the Igniter. It will take you about 30 minutes to install and you'll reduce your out-of-service time! Good luck!
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Dryer wouldn't run
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Edward from Richlands, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Extremely easy repair! Unplug the dryer. Remove the lint trap screen. Take the two screws out of the lint trap chute, pry up the top of the dryer, insert wood or have someone hold top up, remove two screws holding the switch in place while holding the switch so the old spring doesn't fall. Remove old spring and replace with new one. Re-attach switch to dryer with two screws. Plug in and test run. Lower top and push firmly to engages clips. Re-install two scres in lint trap chute followed by the lint trap screen and you are finished!

Repair took about five minutes and saved approximately $70!
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broken rib belt
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from PEABODY, MA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Followed instructions from video, just removed lint collector, dryer top and front panel, removed broken belt and old idler pulley. Vacuumed and cleaned up inside dryer.installed new pulley and rib belt according to printed instructions,installed new dryer duct and new clamps. Saved myself huge service call or having to buy new dryer.Wil l be checking with this site on any future repairs instead of calling a repair service. Your video made it real easy to repair.and I am 77 years old.. Bob
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My dryer conked. Would not turn on, but before that happened it was taking way too long to dry the clothes and the dryer would stop in the middle of a cycle.
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • brenda from Newman Lake, WA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Went on this website and found a story that was similar. I ordered the parts which arrived quickly and I replaced the Thermal Fuse and heating element and it was fixed! The whole repair cost me $24.88! Way cheaper than calling a repair man.
Heater thing was part # 3387134
and the fuse was 3392519
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All Instructions for the KGYW
121 - 135 of 1907