Maytag MED5900TW Support Question
Maytag MED5900TW Support Question
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Question posted by pikeman on September 21st, 2010
Drum Turns,timer Ok, Is There A Fuse In Dryer? Dryer Will Not Heat, Solution ?
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User Guide - Page 2
... selectable, and the signal will depend on the fabrics in your dryer model.
To thoroughly dry these heavyweight items, select a High heat setting. When used for drying lightweight items such as lingerie.
&#...the shortest time. After the cool down, the knob automatically turns to the type of fabric, size of heat inside the dryer. Most loads may choose a setting based on your load ...
Technical Education - Page 3
... INFORMATION 2-1 Installation Instructions 2-1
PRODUCT OPERATION 3-1 Dryer Use 3-1 Dryer Care 3-4 Troubleshooting 3-6
COMPONENT ACCESS 4-1 Component ...Drum Light Assembly 4-20
COMPONENT TESTING 5-1 Door Switch 5-1 Thermal Fuse & Exhaust Thermistor 5-2 High-Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff (TCO) (Gas Models Only 5-2 Flame Sensor 5-3 Gas Burner Coils 5-3 Burner Ignitor 5-4 Electric...
Technical Education - Page 8
... (cu. Option 90 Min. ft.) GentIeBreeze™ Drying System Wrinkle Prevent Smooth BaIance™ Suspension DuraCushion™ Dryer Drum Interior Light Spill Guard Reversible Swing Door Commercial-Grade SteelReinforced Baseframe 360° Front & Rear Heat Seal High Torque Motor (1/3-HP) Front Serviceable 64-Foot Vent Length Zinc-Coated Leveling Legs
MED5900T (E) MED5800T (E) MED5700T...
Technical Education - Page 32
...-
• Plug into a grounded outlet
and/or electrical supply is level. WARNING
If the dryer will not start , check the following :
• Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Electrical supply is connected.
• Household fuse is closed .
11.
If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check that the gas supply line shutoff...
Technical Education - Page 34
... is part of moisture left in the clothes decreases, and the timer advances through the remainder of the dryer. Select the desired Option.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should ... Your dryer may be adjusted. When moisture is left in the clothes as sweaters and pillows without heat to an Off area when the dryer is included in use.
To stop your dryer.
3-2 The drum turns, but...
Technical Education - Page 37
... secure in the lower right corner of the dryer. Open the dryer door. Remove the cover.
3. Replace the bulb with the screw.
4.
Use masking tape to dryer pipe. 4. CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT
1. Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Locate the light bulb
cover...
Technical Education - Page 38
... restart the dryer. Electric dryers use ?
Clean out pockets before laundering.
• Is it a gas dryer? The timer moves only when the clothing is the dryer level front to back and side to Automatic Drying? TROUBLESHOOTING
DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will not run
Unusual sounds
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you...
Technical Education - Page 40
... load removed from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
• Is the dryer being used ? Lint on Automatic Cycles. Stains on load or drum
• Was dryer fabric softener properly used for the first time? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. Dry smaller loads that can stain...
Technical Education - Page 41
... LOCATIONS
Electric Dryer Components
Electronic Control Wrinkle Prevent Switch DC Heater Relay
DC Motor Relay Timer Temperature Switch Push To Start Switch
Signal Switch
AC Heater Relay
Drum Roller (2)
Door Switch
Thermal Cutoff
Drum Light Assembly Inlet Thermistor/ High Limit Thermostat Heater
Moisture Sensor (Behind Strips) Thermal Fuse Exhaust Thermistor
Drive Motor
Gas Dryer Components...
Technical Education - Page 47
....
1. To remove the front panel bearing (see pages 4-5 and 4-6 for the procedure).
4. REMOVING THE DRUM AND FRONT PANEL BEARINGS
WARNING
Drum Bearing Locking Tabs
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before operating. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
To remove the two drum bearings (see the top right photos), squeeze the locking tabs together with a pair of...
Technical Education - Page 48
... disconnect power. 2. b) Remove the idler pulley assembly from the dryer.
Remove Drum & Belt
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. tor and push the idler wheel arm to dryer. 3. Turn off gas supply to relieve the spring tension on the belt, then slide the belt off the motor...
Technical Education - Page 50
... the front and rear clamps from the motor tab. Failure to dryer. 3.
Turn off gas supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.
Press Down On Drive Motor Clamp
Drive Motor
Motor Tab
4-10 Remove the belt and drum from the dryer
(see pages 4-5 & 4-6 for the procedure). Remove the cabinet front from...
Technical Education - Page 52
Remove the rear panel (see page 4-13
for the procedure). 4. Turn off gas supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Thermal Fuse BK RD-WH
Exhaust Thermistor
2 RD-WH Viewed From Rear Of Dryer
4-12 Remove the two wires from the thermal
fuse or exhaust thermistor terminals. 5.
Replace all parts and panels...
Technical Education - Page 72
... equipped with power supplied:
1. Thermal Fuse Test-Electric
A thermal fuse is shut off to the motor.
1. If the thermal fuse opens, power is used on this model. See Thermal Components illustration. Check the thermal cut-off for failed heat system, or blocked or improper exhaust system. If the dryer does not heat with a "one-shot" thermal cut...
Technical Education - Page 73
...176; below the (57° ± 6°) heat turn off after several seconds, the thermistor or wire harness is either shorted or open.
• Unplug dryer or disconnect power. • Check wire connections at ... If the thermistor resistance checks agree with heater off to be closed • Timer dial - The electronic control monitors the exhaust temperature using the glass
bulb thermometer ...
Technical Education - Page 75
.../CONNECTION
- HEATER OR GAS VALVE
- Refer to Timer Drawing, page 7-2 or 7-5; SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
- MOTOR
- THERMAL FUSE
HEAT.
- ELECTRONIC CONTROL
For more details, see Troubleshooting section, page 6-11. TIMER CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCES. MOISTURE SENSOR -
and Motor Strip Circuit, page 7-3 or 7-6. -
DRYER HEATS - HARNESS/CONNECTION - HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT
- and...
Technical Education - Page 76
... 2 through 5 were OK, replace the electronic control assembly.
7. If the motor started but did not start and components checked in steps 2 through 5 were OK, replace the motor. ... in run position. If not, replace the PTS switch.
4. Perform Thermal Fuse Test, page 6-6.
5.
PROBLEM: Dryer Will Not Heat Electric Only
Refer to Motor Strip Circuit, page 7-3 or 7-6; Check continuity of...
Technical Education - Page 77
... is passed, verify thermistor by following configuration:
• Dryer -
low-Red (Y-R) wire with no load, look for a short in :
• Unplug dryer or disconnect power. • Replace the timer.
2. Check continuity of re- PROBLEM: Dryer Heats During Air Fluff (No Heat) Cycle
Refer to Ground for Yel- With dryer fully assembled, plug in the Sensor or Y-R wire...
Technical Education - Page 79
...Electric Dryers... - BK BK
DRUM LAMP
BK
DL
240 VOLTS 120 VOLTS
OR
R BK
TIMER
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
BK
PT-1 TIMER
P2-6 DOOR
...R TCO 310°F
(154°C)
R-W
BU
V
R
W BU
BU COM HEATER RELAY
P1-1 MTR P1-2 T2 P1-3 T3 P1-4 T4
MOIST GND
MOIST. LINE L2
BU
BU
DOOR SWITCH
NEUTRAL W TERMINAL
LINKED TO CABINET W
W
R
W
BU
BU
THERMAL FUSE...
Technical Education - Page 82
...R-W
HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT 205°F (96°C)
HS2
THERMAL CUT-OFF NONRESETTABLE
THERMAL FUSE 196°F (91°C)
352°F (178°C)
50-500
1
3
VALVE...W BU
MAIN 2.4-3.6
DRIVE MOTOR 1/3 H.P. TEMP. NEUTRAL
BK DRUM LAMP
5-15P PLUG
G
120 VOLTS
BK
DL
OR
W
Gas Dryers WIRING DIAGRAM
7-4
TIMER BK
BU
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
BK PT-1 TIMER
DOOR P2-6
BU P1-1 MTR
V
P1-2 T2
R P1...
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