Whirlpool Front Loader Dryer Door will NOT stay closed

check heating element and the thermal shut off fuse then the door switch

the part you need is a new door lock mechanism part # 8182634
you can order it at www.searspartsdirect.com

Possible fault in the door lock. please check this link for removing and resetting the lock.
http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1295/how-to-fix-a-broken-washing-machine-door-lock.html

Sounds like the door is not closing completely. Check the connectors that tell the unit the door is closed.

If the door is popping open, that is causing the stoppage. There may be a way to adjust it, but I would have the people you bought it from fix it!! Best to have the device (spring/clip) that holds it closed replaced so it will give you longer life.

Peace,

it appears that someone bent the door or the hinge. that is my first guess.

moch, the fact that the light is staying on when the door is closed leads me to believe that the door switch is the culprit. If that switch is not made you will not start. See if the pin is broken off. Start there and let me know. Catriver.

yes, it may be as simple as a broken clip where the door opens & closes

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can oyu oppen the door nad physically push in on the door switch( little grey switch atop the door opening). do you hear it clicking on/off??? if not you have a bad door switch.