On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:31:05 -0800 (PST), Mark246
wrote:

Kenmore "Ultra Fabric Care" gas clothes dryer,
"Heavy duty 80 series",
Model #97586210 75862...

It runs well... gas warms the clothes, and the drum turns...
for about 5 minutes only.
Then it shuts itself off.
After an hour or two, it will run again... for about 5 minutes only.

After it shuts itself off, it won't start... it just Clicks.
It will start again after 1 or 2 hours.

WHAT is shutting it down?

Thanks very much for your input.

Mark246


Could be an overheat protection mechanism turning on--better to turn
off than have a possible fire. Open the dryer and vacuum it out,
clean the vent, clean the pipes, make sure the exhuast flap(s) is not
stuck. For a two-person family, clean the ductwork every year or
more.