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Model: MDG8400AWW Brand: Maytag Age: 1 - 5 years
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jkryzak  
#1 Posted : Thursday, May 21, 2009 5:10:24 PM(UTC)
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I went to turn om my Matag MDG8400AW dryer and it would not start. The damp light came on, but the dryer did not start tumbling or warm up. I turned the knob to the "extended tumble" position and the dryer starts up and tumbles (no heat). What's wrong? What steps should I go through to diagnose the problem and find the bad component? I tested the continuity on the ignitor and thermal fuse. Haven't found the problem yet. Need Help! Jim
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Monday, May 25, 2009 6:10:21 AM(UTC)
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Probably a problem in the gas system if you have checked out all of the termal fuses and thermostats.

Here is the service manual.

http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/16023110.pdf

Good luck.
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jkryzak  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:56:10 PM(UTC)
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It turned out to be burned contact switches in the timer. Thanks for the service manual.
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:19:22 PM(UTC)
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Glad you found the problem, and thanks for updating us. A lot of folks view this site and your posting.
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jkryzak  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:36:08 AM(UTC)
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Now I noticed another problem. The new timer stays in the same position as the dryer runs, and the dryer does not shut off when the clothes are dry. Is the new timer bad? Shouldn't it rotate itself to the off position as time goes by?
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sidfink43  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, June 2, 2009 1:09:49 PM(UTC)
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Does this happen on timed dry, or automatic on on both?

Thanks
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jkryzak  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 2:08:22 AM(UTC)
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Good idea to try that. Yes the timer does advance during timed dry. Did something go wrong with the intelidry? It was working before the original timer went bad.
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sidfink43  
#8 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 5:50:02 AM(UTC)
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In automatic mode the moisture sensor prevents the timer motor from running until the clothes are nearly dry. Check all the wires coming into the timer and see if you can find the problem.

Good luck.
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