Brand: amana
Model Number: ALG331RAW
Main Symptom: Too Hot, Timer knob will not advance
What happens & when:
Error Code (if any):
Parts or tests already tried:
Photos / video link:
Hi Rlinxx,
Failed cycling thermostat.
• Test cycling thermostat and replace if failed.
Failed resistor.
• Test resistor and replace if failed.
Heater assembly does not heat or burner does not ignite.
• See Troubleshooting Procedure (#6. Heating assembly does not heat or burner does not ignite).
Heater assembly or burner shuts off prematurely.
• See Troubleshooting Procedure (#9. Heater assembly or burner shuts off prematurely).
Improper or inadequate exhaust system. Weather hood flapper may be restricted.
• See Installation Instructions for exhaust requirements.
Drying load too large.
• Remove some articles to reduce load size.
Timer motor is inoperative.
• Select a drying cycle and activate the start switch.
• Rotate the timer knob until the signal sounds.
• Release the timer knob.
• The signal should stop within ten minutes. If not, replace the timer.
Possible air leaks at seals.
• Check and replace any failed seals in the following areas:
• Seal between loading door and front panel.
• Seal between front panel and front bulkhead.
• Seal between blower cover and air duct.
• Seal between cylinder and front or rear bulkhead.
• Seal between upper and lower air ducts.
Failed moisture sensing control.
• Test moisture sensing control and replace if failed.
Improper or inadequate exhaust system. Weather hood flapper may be restricted.
• See Installation Instructions for exhaust requirements.
Clothing is removed from dryer before cycle has been completed.
• Allow dryer to go through the cool-down cycle before removing clothing.
Failed cycling thermostat or failed thermostat heater on DELICATE cycle.
• Test cycling thermostat or thermostat heater and replace if failed.
Inoperative timer (not allowing cool down).
• Test timer and replace if failed.
Possible air leaks at seals.
• Check and replace any failed seals in the following areas:
• Seal between loading door and front panel.
• Seal between front panel and front bulkhead.
• Seal between blower cover and air duct.
• Seal between cylinder and front or rear bulkhead.
• Seal between upper and lower air ducts.
Failed timer.
• Test timer and replace if failed.
Failed moisture sensor.
• Test moisture sensor and replace if failed.