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Model: LE8317W2 Brand: Amana Age: 5 - 10 years
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blu42nite  
#1 Posted : Friday, January 15, 2010 12:50:51 PM(UTC)
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on a 3 prong thermostat should you be able to get continuity on small prong with one of the larger side prongs?
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:26:40 AM(UTC)
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According to the service manual, you should get zero ohm reading (that should be a heater on the thermostat that allows for lower dryer temps) but you really need a wiring diagram to be certain. For some reason the wiring diagrams in the service manual are blank, (see below)

http://www.servicematters.com/m...brary/docs/RS3200001.pdf

so see if you have one on the back or under the console.
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blu42nite  
#3 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:56:40 AM(UTC)
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i really appreciate the comeback sidfink43.....it does not help tho..i went through the manual you refered to..it's the same as others i've looked at and does not tell me what i need to know..i'm wondering if i can bypass the fabric select switch(temp control) and wire it direct..i only need hot air not fluff or low heat...any idea's?
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sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Sunday, January 17, 2010 8:26:52 AM(UTC)
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The short answer to your question is no. Actually the long answer is the same.

A dryer involves high voltage, high amperage and high heat. It is just not something you want to re-engineer as much as it might seem to be an easy and no-risk proposition.

For electrical problems if a wiring diagram is not available I will trace out the wiring, and if I still cannot find the problem I will replace the relevant parts and put in new wiring if I think that is the problem. I would never do a by-pass on my machine at home, and I don't think you should also.

Good luck
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