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Question posted by schm on June 30th, 2013

Hello. My Dryer Does Not Start.

My dryer has two years . I push the start button and it does not start but it make a sound as is on but doesnt start. If i push the tumble it start . what is that?

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Answer #1: Posted by codi333 on June 30th, 2013 7:32 PM

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Hi there, this has happened to my dryer before and the problem was that the belt needed to be replaced. However, I cannot say for sure if this is your problem or not. You will need to get someone that knows a thing or two about dryers to actually look at your dryer to diagnose the problem.

Related Maytag MDE2400AYW Manual Pages

Owners Manual - Page 1

... Time Display Cycle Status Lights Using the Controls 5-7 Select Cycle Select Dryness Level Select Temperature Select Options Press Start/Pause Use & Care Guide Care & Cleaning 8 Control Panel Dryer Exterior Dryer Exhaust System Stainless Steel Special Laundry Tips Dryer Exhaust Tips 9 Troubleshooting 10 Service & Warranty 11 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 12 Guía de uso y cuidado...

Owners Manual - Page 2

...these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in severe personal injury or death. Always contact your clothes dryer, can be dangerous. If this appliance. Always use the Cool Down cycle for deaf, hearing...hot enough to catch fire. Common sense, caution and care must be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this manual for spontaneous ignition increases when the items ...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...avoid the possibility of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using the...wax removers. b. Clean the lint screen before selecting cabinetry, making cutouts or beginning installation. Keep the area around the exhaust ...change specifications without notice. See installation instructions for dryer use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless...

Owners Manual - Page 4

Place the left end of the grid in the filter opening and push the right side in the dryer at a time. • Mixed loads of some fabrics. 3 ...This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency. • Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in place. Note • Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter grid in place. • Do not operate the dryer without the ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... display and the Complete light will resume from the point of the cycle, the Cooling light will illuminate. Turn the Dryer Off Power Off Press the Power Off pad to start the dryer. Estimated Time Display The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cool down portion of interruption. The estimated...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... from items that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled, such as towels, underwear, jeans, etc. Air Fluff The Air Fluff cycle tumbles the load in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended. Wrinkle Release The Wrinkle Release cycle will illuminate. Damp Dry The Damp Dry cycle is designed...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...the Dryness Level pad. Use the chart below as a guide: DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE Regular For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry. An indicator light will illuminate next to the desired dryness ... Damp Dry cycles, press the Temperature pad. Low For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry Warm. 6 Press the pad repeatedly to scroll through the settings. Medium For ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

.... Wrinkle Prevent Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 95 minutes of intermittent tumbling in the Delicates, Wrinkle Release, Damp Dry or Air Fluff cycles. When the Wrinkle Prevent option is complete, an audible chime will sound. STEP 5 Press Start/Pause Press this pad to start the dryer. End of the cycle to reduce wrinkling. The Child Lock...

Owners Manual - Page 9

Apply such products away from sharp objects. Dryer Exhaust System Inspect and clean once a year to fluff the down comforters, etc. Stainless Steel To clean the ... may damage it or be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain-remover products. Adding a couple of sneakers in the dryer with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for best tumbling action. • Be sure the item is...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying. Do Clean all joints, including at the dryer. Do Let your new dryer. Do Use 4" diameter rigid metal duct. Do Keep duct runs as straight as possible....plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct. Don't Restrict your dryer with many elbows. Do Read the installation instructions and the use lint-trapping screws. Tape all ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... is too small to tumble properly. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the dryer drum and exhaust system. • Make sure lint filter is ... Is the electrical cord plugged in? • Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? • Push the Start/Pause pad again if the door was opened during the drying cycle. • The dryer should be ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

must be rigid metal or flexible stiff walled metal exhaust ducting. Make sure you have everything necessary for electric dryers (except Canada). 3. POWER CORD for proper installation. 1. GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is the responsibility of the owner. See Electric Requirements. 2. See Exhaust Requirements. CABINET DIMENSIONS 24" / 60 cm 33.5" / 85 cm 24" / 60 cm (Depth with ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... and rear. • Minimum vertical space from floor to make sure the room has adequate make-up air. The area where the dryer is 52"(132cm). • Closet door must contain a minimum...LIQUIDS. IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER Please Read The Following Instructions Carefully Before Starting To Install The Dryer. The dryer must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must be exhausted to ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... USE PLASTIC OR NONMETAL FLEXIBLE DUCT. Use only metal exhaust duct that has adequate make up air. Do not use flexible duct with metal. An anchor bracket kit is... bedroom, bathroom, or closet must be exhausted to the outside. • Electric dryers not located in increased lint accumulation. In Canada: • All dryers must be exhausted to the floor must be used, use smaller duct. &#...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...8226; DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE OR A CONCEALED SPACE OF A BUILDING, GAS VENT, ANY OTHER COMMON DUCT OR CHIMNEY. Disconnect electrical service prior to cleaning. ...have at least once a year. Do not use an exhaust hood with duct tape. The hood opening should be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times and affect dryer operation. • Exhaust ...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... connected from the neutral terminal block post to the frame of least resistance for electrical current. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Wiring diagram is not exhausted to the dryer. GROUNDING This dryer must be expelled into the laundry area. • WARNING: IF THE DRYER IS NOT EXHAUSTED TO THE OUTSIDE, SOME FINE LINT WILL BE EXPELLED INTO THE...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... to whether the appliance is properly grounded. if it is to operate on a 120/208 volt electrical system. • If a power cord is used and the electric dryer is to be permanently wired, the dryer must be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with a qualified electrician or...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... used. Canada Only • A 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service fused through neutral, only a 4 conductor power cord, rated and terminated as above, may be plugged into a 30 ampere receptacle. • If the dryer is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to be installed in a mobile home or an area...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

.... Review the Exhausting Section before the washer in the cabinet near the terminal block. Review Electrical Requirements Section. U.S. All U.S. and 4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS. listed strain relief through neutral. Use a 3/8" (1 cm) deep well socket. 9 Move dryer to gas, electrical and exhaust connections. Lay two of exhaust system to the neutral conductor at the terminal...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... plugged into electrical outlet and is properly grounded. ❏q Exhaust ductwork is hooked up to dryer and all joints taped. ❏q Plastic flexible duct is NOT used. ❏q Rigid or stiff walled flexible metal vent material was used. ❏q Dryer is level with all gas connections (on the floor. ❏q Start dryer to confirm dryer runs...

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