Belling Start Inhibit / Door or Program Not Ready

Dryer powers on but will not start when Start/Pause is pressed; beeps or flashes but no drum movement.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Door not fully closed, Faulty door switch, Start button failure, Program not correctly selected or delayed start active

Safety first: Disconnect power before testing switches.

User checks:

Ensure the door is firmly closed and no clothing is trapped.
Verify that a valid program is selected and that any delay start function is turned off.

Door switch:

Access the door interlock and test it with a multimeter for continuity when the door is closed.
Replace the door lock assembly if it does not switch correctly.

Start button:

Remove the control panel and test the Start/Pause button for continuity when pressed.
Replace the user interface PCB or button assembly if faulty.

Medium 3/5

Door Interlock Assembly

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