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Speadracer  
#1 Posted : Monday, October 29, 2007 10:33:29 AM(UTC)
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How do I remove control panel from top of dryer.
All (90%+) selection lights light up on front panel but am unable to select/ push start.
I select the function and push start... nothing.
About 12 months ago, a couple of the pre-programmed functions stopped recognizing my selection, they would not light up. I resorted to using the timer and heat selection manually.
This past weekend, I couldn't get any lights, unplugged, plugged back in and lights lit, but start icon would not accept selection.
Wondering if control panel has failed or relay(s)/ solenoid has gone bad on curcuit board.
Your help would be appreciated before I order a new control panel that may or maynot solve problem.
Local repair cannot/ does not wisht to be bothered.
Thank you
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Monday, October 29, 2007 11:06:55 AM(UTC)
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Hi Speadracer

The model number you posted is incomplete. In order to provide the most accurate advise I need you to post the complete model number of your dryer.

Gene.
Speadracer  
#3 Posted : Monday, October 29, 2007 11:32:03 AM(UTC)
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I'm sorry Gene,

Whirlpool, model GEW9868K (Electric Dryer)
the Control Panel no. is 3978826
Gene  
#4 Posted : Monday, October 29, 2007 1:20:06 PM(UTC)
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Most likely the problem with your dryer is a bad key panel. Replacing the console should solve the problem.
In the model number you provided still missing one letter and one number after "K".

Gene.
Speadracer  
#5 Posted : Monday, October 29, 2007 1:32:59 PM(UTC)
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do you have available instructions how to remove the console/ control panel from the dryer?!?

as for missing # and letter... not sure what I am missing, checked and rechecked missing #.
as for the letter, my model is pewter (KL)

all I know is... Whirlpool Dryer GEW9868KL, console #3978826 or AP3083190

thank you for your quick replies, so-that I can order hopefully the correct part and be back up and running by upcoming weekend.
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