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leladees  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:25:32 AM(UTC)
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The dryer was working Fine with No signs of trouble...mid cycle it stopped working...the light won't even come on...what could be the trouble?
thanks ahead of time for your help
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:31:30 PM(UTC)
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The first thing I would do is check the breakers and the wall outlet for proper voltage.

Gene.

Is the dryer gas or electric?
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#3 Posted : Thursday, December 2, 2010 6:17:00 AM(UTC)
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i had the samething happen to me today cant figure it out
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Originally Posted by: hoarea Go to Quoted Post
i had the samething happen to me today cant figure it out


More detailed description on the problem and the complete model number of the dryer will help other to help you.

Gene.
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#5 Posted : Thursday, December 2, 2010 1:30:27 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: leladees Go to Quoted Post
The dryer was working Fine with No signs of trouble...mid cycle it stopped working...the light won't even come on...what could be the trouble?
thanks ahead of time for your help


Lela,

You most likely have an "open" thermal fuse.

Part number: AP4242472
Part number: AP4242472


It is located on top of the heater element assembly, and is probably due to an overheat situation.

You'll need to raise the top of the unit to get access to it.

*** turn off power to the dryer, or unplug the power cord ***
Approximately 1 inch, in from the corners, you'll need a putty knife or thin flat piece of metal(butter knife is good also), insert the knife into the seam between the front panel and top, you'll feel or see the spring clip(s) that hold the top down to the front panel, press in on the clip, and lift up on the top.

Once you've got the top up, in the rear left corner of the cabinet, you'll see the heater assembly and the fuse, thermostat.

Follow the instructions that come with the fuse kit, and replace both parts.

Reverse procedure, and test run the unit,

Check and clean the exhaust pipe and venting tube as best, and as far as possible.

Good Luck,
:) :) :)
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