How to Check a Kenmore Dryer Heating Element
- 1). Unplug the dryer.
- 2). Remove the screws along the back of the unit. Remove the screws from the corners of the control panel. Slide a putty knife between the control panel and the unit, and pull the control panel off. Lift the cabinet of the dryer forward to remove it.
- 3). Locate the heating element in the machine. It is long with coils and is towards the back of the unit.
- 4). Set your multimeter to the RX1 setting.
- 5). Touch one probe to each end of the heating element. Replace the unit if you receive a reading of infinity.
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