Dryer does not stop running when door is opened. Light does not come on.

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.

Your door switch for this dryer is stuck closed or defective. The door switch controls the light to come on when the door is open while it also controls the drive motor as a safety device to stop the motor when the switch is opened. Replace the Switch.

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

You have a faulty door switch. Here is the replacement switch.
There is a video on that same parts page to show you how to replace it.

the door switch contacts are welded together,normally it switches when the door is opened to light the interior drumm light and to the dryer circuit when the door is closed,but these contacts cant due to being stuck

The image below shows the wiring diagram for your model of dryer. The door switch is shown in the closed position. When the door is opened, the contact is broken that completes the neutral circuit through the door switch. (I am not showing that your model of dryer has a drum light. If it did, then the drum light would illuminate when the door is opened.)

Based on your symptom, a bad door switch is apparently causing this problem. It is not breaking the neutral circuit to stop the motor from running. Replacing the door switch assembly should fix this problem. NOTE: Be sure to unplug the dryer before accessing any internal components.

Hello,

I suspect the problem with your dryer is the door switch as opposed to the timer...its the responsibility of the door switch to stop the dryer when the door is opened as well as turning on the light too when the door is opened.

The part number for the door switch is 3406107 it could be purchased at your local appliance parts store or online at;
apdepot.com
repairclinic.com
searspartsdirect.com
apwagner.com
partselect.com

This youtube video will show ya how to replace the door switch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQhuQXa6d0

GENE

do you mean it doesn't heat or does not run at all. i would check the door switch, if its not running at all. try opening the door and push the door switch closed by hand, if the light doesn't go out replace the switch

the dryer wont stop running only when open door will it start a fire?