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Model: KEYS677EQZ	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: 5 - 10 years
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ktlspop		#1 Posted : Friday, September 21, 2007 12:19:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/21/2007(UTC) Posts: 2		Our dryer will dry a load of clothers, it just takes two runs. We're assuming it's not getting as hot as it should. Any ideas on what to check? I opened the back and removed the coil. Instead of the bayonet I've seen on Kenmores, this is a series of coils. Can the temp control be malfunctioning? Thanks.


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richappy		#2 Posted : Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:05:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Pull the vent off the back of dryer and measure the temperature, should be around 145 degrees.If not you probably have a burnt wire somewhere.


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ktlspop		#3 Posted : Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:41:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/21/2007(UTC) Posts: 2		I'll borrow a thermocouple from work tomorrow and check it out> I'm assuming it should be this temp with the dryer empty? Thanks.


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