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Jefnir  
#1 Posted : Thursday, June 16, 2011 4:55:36 AM(UTC)
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Whirlpool Estate Eelctric Dryer Serial #MS1013289. Dryer wa working got really really hot, clothes were so hot I could not even touch them...then went to use again and it would not turn on at al. They dryer was still hot to touch...even after it had not been running for over an hour.....I walked away and next morning it was still HOTTTT, I have now unplugged it. What could this be?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Thursday, June 16, 2011 5:08:45 AM(UTC)
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I cannot find any info on the given model number, please check it.

Your heat problem sounds like a grounded element.
Check the heating coil.
Unplug the unit and both wires to the coil.
Check it with a meter, should be around 10 to 12 ohms.
Then check from each side of the coil to the case/frame, both should be infinite ohms (open). If not the coil may have sagged or broken and is touching the case. This can cause it to run all the time.

Most units have a thermal fuse, perhaps this has blown and that is why it will not start.

Check in the control console or on the back of the unit for the wiring diagram.

If you do not own a meter, I would suggest you purchase a one. You can get a decent digital multimeter for under $20.00. You do not need fancy though it is nice if the leads are a couple feet long.
If it saves ordering one unnecessary part it has paid for itself and you end up owning a useful tool.
Most places will not let you return electrical parts so if you order it, you own it.
A couple things to watch when measuring ohms and continuity
1. Always remove power from the machine otherwise you could blow your meter.
2. Always disconnect at least one side of any device you are checking. This eliminates the possibility of measuring an alternate/parallel circuit path.
3. When checking for closed contacts and continuity use the lowest scale (Usually 200 ohms). Then try higher scales. This scale is 0 to 200 ohms so if the device you are measuring is 300 ohms this scale would show an open circuit which it is not, you are just measuring outside the scale's dynamic range.
4. When you start always short the meter leads together. This will tell you that the meter is working and if there is any 0 offset.

There is a good STICKY at the start of this forum about it's use.
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Jefnir  
#3 Posted : Thursday, June 16, 2011 2:36:30 PM(UTC)
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The model # is TEDS740PQ0...
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I cannot find any info on the given model number, please check it.

Your heat problem sounds like a grounded element.
Check the heating coil.
Unplug the unit and both wires to the coil.
Check it with a meter, should be around 10 to 12 ohms.
Then check from each side of the coil to the case/frame, both should be infinite ohms (open). If not the coil may have sagged or broken and is touching the case. This can cause it to run all the time.

Most units have a thermal fuse, perhaps this has blown and that is why it will not start.

Check in the control console or on the back of the unit for the wiring diagram.

If you do not own a meter, I would suggest you purchase a one. You can get a decent digital multimeter for under $20.00. You do not need fancy though it is nice if the leads are a couple feet long.
If it saves ordering one unnecessary part it has paid for itself and you end up owning a useful tool.
Most places will not let you return electrical parts so if you order it, you own it.
A couple things to watch when measuring ohms and continuity
1. Always remove power from the machine otherwise you could blow your meter.
2. Always disconnect at least one side of any device you are checking. This eliminates the possibility of measuring an alternate/parallel circuit path.
3. When checking for closed contacts and continuity use the lowest scale (Usually 200 ohms). Then try higher scales. This scale is 0 to 200 ohms so if the device you are measuring is 300 ohms this scale would show an open circuit which it is not, you are just measuring outside the scale's dynamic range.
4. When you start always short the meter leads together. This will tell you that the meter is working and if there is any 0 offset.

There is a good STICKY at the start of this forum about it's use.
denman  
#4 Posted : Friday, June 17, 2011 1:22:45 AM(UTC)
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