I turn my Kenmore dryer on to dry, push the start button but will not stay on. I checked the door switch and it works. The dryer operates as long as I am pressing the button but goes off when I let up. What is causeing this to happen?
Cannot find a parts breakdown
Your dryer is made by Whirlpool. Here is the tech sheet
https://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%203979101.pdf
Even Heat controlled units have had this problem
Here is a link check out #40
http://www.applianceaid.com/whirlpool-dryers.html