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Question posted by digikat1960 on January 4th, 2013

The Dryer Will Not Operate - Says The Door Is Open While Closed.

I have bypassed the switch and it still thinks the door is open.  What next? 

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Answer #1: Posted by OnlineOutreachSpecialist on January 8th, 2013 12:29 PM
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What you are currently experiencing may be initiating at the door switch or within the wiring.  Due to the complexity of the concern, it is recommended that a Service Specialist personally assists with the diagnoses and repair of the appliance.


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Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 4

.... Items contaminated with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries. • Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is unpacked. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment. • Failure to comply with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

... the gas is supported by electric solenoids. Check and clean the lint screen. (See page 9.) 2. Start the dryer. (See page 9.) Normal Operating Sounds You may or may be sounds generated as the dryer A operates and the flat spots smooth out. B. During operation there may be a clicking sound as the valve opens B and closes to control the gas flow...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 8

...improve tumbling action. (Mesh bag not included.) Tie strings and sashes to tumble freely for drying. Close zippers; 8 Operating Instructions Operating Your Dryer BEFORE USING YOUR DRYER Read the important instructions in this Use and Care Guide before operating your dryer. Dry items of the Use and Care Guide before drying. Load the dryer and close the door. OPERATING YOUR DRYER 1.
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 9

...NOTE Over-drying can cause wrinkles, shrinkage, lint, harshness and a build up of static electricity. Turn the cycle selector knob in the future. The estimated drying time for Auto Dry...displayed. See the "Dryer Settings Chart" for each time that option. Adjustments made to resume the cycle. Close the door and press start to a cycle will not operate with the door open. To change the...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 15

... to remove those items, close the door and press the start again. Operating Instructions 15 Options Suitable options... will automatically be remembered and recalled each time. DAMP ALERT For loads that cycle. To add options, press the corresponding options buttons to any Auto Dry cycle. EXT. A signal will turn off. Open the door...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 17

...operation by -step instructions on the air grill. STATUS DISPLAY The following will automatically turn off the light. Use this dryer. Closing the door turns off if the door is left side. Store the drying rack in a convenient location. REVERSIBLE DOOR Your dryer...when the cycle is opened to collapse rack. The door can be hinged on whenever the door is selected. TUMBLE SANITIZING...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 19

Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard. OUTSIDE • Clean ...Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at the bottom of the door opening and in the Important Safety Instructions and those listed below. • Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards. •...
Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21

... list. Drying time will not operate. (electric models) Gas supply valve is restored. Clean out any obstruction. Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is empty or there has been...repeating demo cycle. High humidity. Solutions to a 208 volt circuit. Electric dryer is open (gas models). of the 2 fuses is blown, the drum may save both time and expense....
Wiring Diagram (All Languages) - Page 1

...If no wiring problems found with cycle Wiring defective stopped. Motor overheating; Laundry load too Remove any button but "cancel". 2. Low power supply; Troubleshoot problem by using the chart below . 4. Motor Centripetal E53 Switch Failure Motor Centripetal Switch, Electronic Check wiring. For Electric Model, check Inlet Thermal Limiter for short circuit across heater relay...
Product Specifications Sheet (English) - Page 1

... (Above Washer) Yes Pedestal Yes Hidden (In Closet) Yes Second Floor Yes Accessories Luxury-Glide™ Touch-2-Open™/ (Close) Pedestal - Wall Ovens Warmer Drawers Cooktops Built-In Ranges Freestanding Ranges Microwaves Electric Front Load Dryers EIED55H MB, EIED55H IW Featuring IQ-Touch™ Electronic Controls Mediterranean Blue EIED55H MB Island White EIED55H IW...
Product Specifications Sheet (English) - Page 2

... details, refer to Product Installation Guides on web.) • Closet installation requires vented door with clothes dryers (not supplied). • Grounding through neutral link prohibited in specific applications and certain locales, requiring use of 4-wire system. (For detailed electrical requirements, refer to Product Installation Guide on web.) • Always consult local and...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 2

...information in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1. • The gas service to the dryer must be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any electrical switch; RISK OF FIRE Read all... Installation Requirements 3-9 Installed Dimensions 9 Installation Instructions 10-18 Reversing Door 19-23 Options 24 ©2010 Electrolux Major Appliances All rights reserved. CAN/...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 3

... flexible gas supply line (gas dryer) Metal foil tape (not duct tape) For online support and product information visit http://www.electroluxappliances.com. Thank you for function Electrical Power ‰ House power turned on terminal block ‰ Approved strain relief installed ‰ Terminal access cover installed before initial operation Door Reversal ‰ Follow detailed...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 4

...-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp, with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for washer and dryer. DO NOT operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit. POWER SUPPLY - 3-wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 5

...dryer to the gas supply line. When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to installing dryer duct. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in operation. WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not install a clothes dryer...metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is in the absence of local codes, with a rigid or semirigid metal...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 8

... divided at the top and bottom of combustion and ventilation air. 3. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for proper ventilation. No other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be unobstructed when a door is installed. Openings should be exhausted outdoors. 2. In an area where it for the full length of...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 9

... 9 Installed dryer dimensions 50.6" (128.5cm)* to clear open door 31.50" (80cm)* to front of closed door 27.00" (68.5cm) 38.00" (96.5cm) 53.00" (134.5cm) freestand dryer on floor ...; elbow. Downward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted dryer adds approximately 1.7 in . (2 cm) to front of closed door 27.00" (68.5cm) electrical supply on rear of unit centerline height for rear vent...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 10

... 208 volt power supply will not fit the outlet, have longer drying times than dryers operating on 240 volt power supply. After you 've installed on the appliance. or an equipment grounding conductor must be grounded. WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • This appliance MUST be properly grounded. A chemical reaction occurs between copper and...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 19

...2 Remove 4 long, course-thread, counter-sunk hinge screws from door. 3 Close door. 4 Rotate door trim approximately ¾" counterclockwise and pull ring away from door. 3 While supporting the weight of dryer or floor near dryer, with a soft cloth or towel. 4 Be sure dryer is unplugged from power source! WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before reversing...
Installation Instructions (All Languages) - Page 23

... 1 Close door. 2 Orient trim so UP position is approximately ¾" to a 90 degree angle. 2 Install the door onto the hinge locating pins. Opening in ring should be on the back. 2 Remove trim ring cover plate. M) Reversing Trim Ring 1 Trim ring orientation is marked on the hinge side. 3 Insert trim ring in dryer and continue operation. 3 Rotate...

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