{"product_id":"wp3406107-3406107-dryer-door-switch","title":"WP3406107 3406107 Dryer Door Switch for Whirlpool Maytag Kenmore Dryers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWP3406107 \/ 3406107 Dryer Door Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Safety Interlock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered as the primary safety mechanism that immediately cuts power to the dryer motor when the door is opened, preventing accidental injury during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Terminal Electrical Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a specialized three-wire design that manages both the motor start circuit and the internal drum light circuit (for models equipped with lighting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Impact Heat-Stabilized Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from a premium, non-conductive polymer designed to maintain structural integrity and electrical insulation in the high-vibration and high-temperature environment of the dryer front bulkhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced Lever-Actuator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a high-durability internal spring and plunger mechanism designed for thousands of open-and-close cycles without mechanical fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP6008561\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS11741701\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3406107\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3406109\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWPW10569603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW10569603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWP3406107VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3405100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3406100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3406101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis door switch is the standard safety component for virtually all top-lint-filter dryers produced by Whirlpool. Key compatible brands include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool \u0026amp; Maytag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits hundreds of models including \u003cstrong\u003eMEDC400VW0\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAED4475TQ1\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Centennial, Bravos, and Duet series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenmore (110 Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the vast majority of 110-prefix models produced by Whirlpool for Sears (e.g., 110.60022010).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmana, Roper, \u0026amp; Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for NED, NGD, and RED series budget-friendly dryers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchenAid \u0026amp; Crosley:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits various KEDS and CDE series units utilizing the 3-terminal door switch style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This switch is typically located on the \u003cstrong\u003eFront Bulkhead\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTop Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e near the door opening. Ensure your original switch has three terminals before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryer Won't Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common symptom—you press the start button and hear nothing. If the switch fails in the \"open\" position, the motor circuit cannot be completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryer Runs with Door Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e **EXTREMELY UNSAFE:** The switch has failed in the \"closed\" position, allowing the drum to spin even when the door is opened. Replace immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrum Light Won't Turn On\/Off:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the motor runs but the light stays on constantly (or never turns on), the internal contact for the light circuit has failed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroken Plunger:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white plastic lever that is pushed by the door has snapped off, making it impossible for the door to actuate the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuity Test Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a multimeter to test terminals. One pair should show continuity only when the plunger is pressed; the other should show continuity only when the plunger is released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e You MUST unplug the dryer. This repair requires accessing the internal wiring behind the front panel or top console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Photo\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since there are three wires (typically white, blue, and black\/gray), take a clear photo of the original wiring before disconnecting to ensure you don't cross the motor and light circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessing the Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e On most models, you must remove the lint filter and pop the top panel with a putty knife. The switch is held in by two screws or snap-tabs on the front bulkhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Door Strike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect the plastic **Door Strike** on the door itself. 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