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macadoow  
#1 Posted : Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:46:02 PM(UTC)
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When I turn the dryer on, whether the door is open or closed, the heating elements come on, but the motor doesn't start. I don't even have to push the start button. I ohmed the motor out and it looks good. I check the motor leads, and I am not getting power to the motor when I push start with the door switch jumpered. I am thinking that the timer switch is bad. Is this right or not? Do you have any suggestions?
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, October 26, 2009 12:53:30 AM(UTC)
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Here is the wiring diagram
http://www.servicematters.com/d...0Sheet%20-%208528190.pdf

You may have 2 problems.

1. Sounds like you have a grounded element, the heating coil has either sagged or broken and is touching the case. Usually you can see this. If it looks OK then I would check it with a meter to make sure it is OK.
Remove both wires from the heater and measure it, should be around 10 ohms.
Then measure from each side to the frame/case, should be infinite ohms.

2. Since the above would cause unregulated heat, there is a good chance your thermal fuse is blown, Item 7 in Section 1. Check it with a meter, should be 0 ohms.
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