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Model: WED5100VQ1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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jeeppo		#1 Posted : Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:34:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/24/2013(UTC) Posts: 1		suddenly stopped working. heat element gets hot, light goes on when door open , the timer works, and when I hit start button the motor does nothing, but heat element heats up.


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Gene		#2 Posted : Monday, February 25, 2013 12:24:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hello, Check the thermal fuse (#9 at the diagram) for continuity. Replace it if there is no continuity. Remove the wires from the heating element and check for continuity between each of the terminals and the ground. Replace the heating element if there is continuity. Check for continuity between the terminals 1M & 2M at the motor while it's off. Replace the motor if there is continuity. - The thermal fuse kit Part number: 279816 - The heating element Part number: 279838 - The motor Part number: 279827 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Parts for Whirlpool WED5100VQ1 Dryer - AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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