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My electric dryer has no heat and now wont turn back on.
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What is the end of the model number?
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Originally Posted by: Gene  What is the end of the model number?
Gene. I'm sorry i should've been more specific, the whole model number is mde7658ayw. Thanks for all your help in advance. K Graber
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Originally Posted by: Gene I have a multimeter and am ready to proceed. Thank You K Graber
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Remove the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. While the dryer is plugged in, check for 120 VAC between the Red & White wires and the Black & White wires at the terminal block. Check for 240 VAC between the Red & Black wires.
If the voltage is incorrect, then there is some electrical problem outside the dryer.
If the readings are correct, check the door switch for continuity when the door is open and closed.
Open the control panel and check the push-to-start switch for continuity wile the button is depressed.
Post the results.
Gene.
P.S. Open the breakdown diagrams and scroll down the left side menu to the wiring diagram.
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Originally Posted by: Gene Remove the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. While the dryer is plugged in, check for 120 VAC between the Red & White wires and the Black & White wires at the terminal block. Check for 240 VAC between the Red & Black wires.
If the voltage is incorrect, then there is some electrical problem outside the dryer.
If the readings are correct, check the door switch for continuity when the door is open and closed.
Open the control panel and check the push-to-start switch for continuity wile the button is depressed.
Post the results.
Gene.
P.S. Open the breakdown diagrams and scroll down the left side menu to the wiring diagram. the 3 tests you suggested tested fine. the door switch functions properly, theres power to main terminal and the start switch tests good. what would you suggest at this point? thank you k graber
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Originally Posted by: Gene Remove the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. While the dryer is plugged in, check for 120 VAC between the Red & White wires and the Black & White wires at the terminal block. Check for 240 VAC between the Red & Black wires.
If the voltage is incorrect, then there is some electrical problem outside the dryer.
If the readings are correct, check the door switch for continuity when the door is open and closed.
Open the control panel and check the push-to-start switch for continuity wile the button is depressed.
Post the results.
Gene.
P.S. Open the breakdown diagrams and scroll down the left side menu to the wiring diagram. the tests you suggetsed tested good. theres power to the main terminal, the door switch is functioning properly and the start switch tests good. what would you suggest next? thank you, k graber
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Originally Posted by: K Graber the tests you suggetsed tested good. theres power to the main terminal, the door switch is functioning properly and the start switch tests good. what would you suggest next?
thank you,
k graber i think i found the problem. the power cord has a burnt wire. do i replace just the power cord or is there more that i should replace also? thank you, k graber
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