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Model: YE20HV3	Brand: Magic Chef	Age: 5 - 10 years
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soupy		#1 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:24:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		I replaced the element and high end limit switch. When I started the dryer up it will heat for about 5 seconds, and off goes the limit, when it cools down try again with same results. Thanks Soupy
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Drags1998		#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:08:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		Check the EXHAUST coming out of the dryer, Does it blow strong? if not, check the BLOWER WHEEL!!!!
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soupy		#3 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:12:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		I have had it totally apart and cleaned out all lint and what ever and yes it blows strong Thanks
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Drags1998		#4 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:24:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		Are you checking this with the door open? The door must be closed for the heat to cycle correctly!!!
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soupy		#5 Posted : Tuesday, February 24, 2009 3:54:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/23/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		So what you're telling me is, that the element cycles during the drying time. I thought that the element would stay on for a longer time during drying. So at that rate it seems to be working fine as there is plenty of heat and air coming out the discharge. Thanks Soupy
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Drags1998		#6 Posted : Wednesday, February 25, 2009 12:35:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 750		The door needs to be closed so that the airflow across the heater and the high limit thermostat keeps the high limit from opening. It sounds like your all set!!!
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