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Installed the new timer for Maytag model DE712 per Gene’s instructions from his 6/17/08 response. However, we did not feel the popping out spring when the knob was pulled out.
Didn’t understand to “note the marks on the old and the new timer terminals”.
Removed one wire at a time from the old timer and connected them to the new timer. Since the timer knob moves can we assume the new timer was connected properly? There is no doubt the wires from the old timer were connected exactly to the terminals of the new timer.
After installing the new timer we still have the same problem as we had with the old timer. We put a wet load in the dryer and set the timer for 20 minutes. It runs down to about the 2-minute mark and the timer knob doesn’t move any further and the dryer continues to run. We had a slightly wet sock left in the dryer so we set the timer for an additional 10 minutes. Again the timer knob ran down to about the 2-minute mark and the timer knob doesn’t move any further and the dryer continues to run.
We haven’t run a load and set it on permanent press to see if the dryer will stop once the load is dry. We will run a load tomorrow to test the automatic setting feature.
Are we missing something? There also is no chime as the timer winds down. There appears to be a sensor inside the dryer. Could it be a sensor problem we are having?
Is it possible Gene can provide us with his phone number so I can call him to discuss our problem?
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This dryer does have a sensor in it. If you open the door of the dryer, and stick your head in it will be a thin metal bar attached to the inside of the front. If you guys use dryer sheets, sometimes there can be a build up. Clean it with some nail polish remover, or rubbibg alchol, and then give it a try. Also, some times the wire vibrates of, and you would have to take the front off to check that. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
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Originally Posted by: larryz  Installed the new timer for Maytag model DE712 per Gene’s instructions from his 6/17/08 response. However, we did not feel the popping out spring when the knob was pulled out.
Didn’t understand to “note the marks on the old and the new timer terminals”.
Removed one wire at a time from the old timer and connected them to the new timer. Since the timer knob moves can we assume the new timer was connected properly? There is no doubt the wires from the old timer were connected exactly to the terminals of the new timer.
After installing the new timer we still have the same problem as we had with the old timer. We put a wet load in the dryer and set the timer for 20 minutes. It runs down to about the 2-minute mark and the timer knob doesn’t move any further and the dryer continues to run. We had a slightly wet sock left in the dryer so we set the timer for an additional 10 minutes. Again the timer knob ran down to about the 2-minute mark and the timer knob doesn’t move any further and the dryer continues to run.
We haven’t run a load and set it on permanent press to see if the dryer will stop once the load is dry. We will run a load tomorrow to test the automatic setting feature.
Are we missing something? There also is no chime as the timer winds down. There appears to be a sensor inside the dryer. Could it be a sensor problem we are having?
Is it possible Gene can provide us with his phone number so I can call him to discuss our problem?
We cleaned the sensor with rubbing alcohol even though we don't use dryer sheets. Took off the front and the 2 wires were connected. Could the sensor be bad? However, as mentioned in the following paragraph, if the timer winds down to about 2 minutes and doesn't turn off, is this a sensor issue? We again used the timer mode twice, 25 & 10 minutes with wet laundry in it. Laundry wasn't dry in 25 minutes, but was dry after 10 more minutes. Both times the timer goes down to about the 2 minute mark & stops, but the dryer keeps running. We have installed a new timer and this is the same problem we were having with the old timer. We also ran a load with the setting on regular fabrics and the dryer didn't shut off automatically. The dryer is approximately 25 years old. Do you have any other ideas? Thank you for your assistance.
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Originally Posted by: larryz We cleaned the sensor with rubbing alcohol even though we don't use dryer sheets. Took off the front and the 2 wires were connected. Could the sensor be bad? However, as mentioned in the following paragraph, if the timer winds down to about 2 minutes and doesn't turn off, is this a sensor issue?
We again used the timer mode twice, 25 & 10 minutes with wet laundry in it. Laundry wasn't dry in 25 minutes, but was dry after 10 more minutes. Both times the timer goes down to about the 2 minute mark & stops, but the dryer keeps running.
We have installed a new timer and this is the same problem we were having with the old timer.
We also ran a load with the setting on regular fabrics and the dryer didn't shut off automatically.
The dryer is approximately 25 years old. Do you have any other ideas?
Thank you for your assistance. This dryer does have a sensor in it. If you open the door of the dryer, and stick your head in it will be a thin metal bar attached to the inside of the front. If you guys use dryer sheets, sometimes there can be a build up. Clean it with some nail polish remover, or rubbibg alchol, and then give it a try. Also, some times the wire vibrates of, and you would have to take the front off to check that. Tom ApplianceEducator.comLarryz just sent a reply, but it didn't reference the above reply. We cleaned the sensor with rubbing alcohol even though we don't use dryer sheets. Took off the front and the 2 wires were connected. Could the sensor be bad? However, as mentioned in the following paragraph, if the timer winds down to about 2 minutes and doesn't turn off, is this a sensor issue? We again used the timer mode twice, 25 & 10 minutes with wet laundry in it. Laundry wasn't dry in 25 minutes, but was dry after 10 more minutes. Both times the timer goes down to about the 2 minute mark & stops, but the dryer keeps running. We have installed a new timer and this is the same problem we were having with the old timer. We also ran a load with the setting on regular fabrics and the dryer didn't shut off automatically. The dryer is approximately 25 years old. Do you have any other ideas? Thank you for your assistance.
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