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Question posted by schmall5 on April 25th, 2010

Why Won't The Dryer Start?

I replaced the power cord, the receptacle, and the wiring to the breaker panel. I think the on/off/start switch is bad. Any thoughts?

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Technical Education - Page 12

A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is prohibited. If the dryer is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Do not have a fuse ... or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. The cord should contain: • A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Electrical Connection To ...

Technical Education - Page 13

... to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock. If your outlet looks like this : 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do...

Technical Education - Page 14

... representative or personnel if you are using a replacement power supply cord, it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) 2-6 It is your responsibility • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. A copy of dryer's final location. WARNING: Improper connection of the...

Technical Education - Page 16

... listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 4-wire direct 5" (12.7 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄2" (8.9 cm) A fused...

Technical Education - Page 19

... electrical connection. Neutral (white or center wire) 1. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of power supply cable F. Neutral ground wire B. Neutral wire (white or center wire...

Technical Education - Page 20

...wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold -down screw. 6. Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the center screw of dryer rear panel...A. Now go to neutral wire. You have completed your electrical connection. When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of power supply cable under the outer...

Technical Education - Page 37

... shutoff valve in the lower right corner of the cover. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Failure to secure dryer door. Replace the bulb with the screw. 4. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Make sure leveling legs are secure in death or electrical shock. 3-5 CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT 1. Remove the screw located in gas...

Technical Education - Page 38

... DRYER OPERATION Dryer will not start in "Dryer Use." 3-6 Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Check with a qualiﬁed electrician. • Was a regular fuse used for the time setting. • Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? No heat • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker...

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 42

... signal, wrinkle prevent, or temperature switches: a) Pull the knob off gas supply to dryer. 3. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. b) Squeeze the locking arms and disconnect the wiring connector from the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Turn off the switch. Pry Spring Catches With Putty...

Technical Education - Page 45

... knife against a wall. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn off gas supply to do so can result in death or electrical shock. 1. To remove the door switch: a) Disconnect the door switch connector from the harness connector. REMOVING THE DOOR SWITCH AND CABINET FRONT WARNING 6. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Cabinet Top Door Switch Screws Continued on the...

Technical Education - Page 47

... reinstall a new bearing, position the center hole in death or electrical shock. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Make sure that the bearing is seated within the panel flange. 2 Drum Bearings Front Panel Bearing Dark Felt Hole Facing Up Viewed From Rear Of Cabinet Front 4-7 Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Remove the cabinet front from the...

Technical Education - Page 48

... off gas supply to dryer. 3. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Remove the cabinet front from the dryer. 5. To remove the rear rollers: Left Roller Right Roller Belt Idler Pulley Push Remove Belt From Pulley 4-8 Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Turn off the motor pulley. Remove Drum & Belt Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. b) Remove the...

Technical Education - Page 50

... in death or electrical shock. 1. Top Tab Motor Connector 6. Failure to dryer. 3. Remove the belt and drum from the dryer (see pages 4-5 & 4-6 for the procedure). Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Remove... the wire harness connector from the dryer (see page 4-8 for the procedure). 4. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Unplug dryer or disconnect...

Technical Education - Page 54

... the end of the bracket, and remove the TCO. 4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. c) Remove the two wire connectors from the TCO terminals. REMOVING THE THERMAL CUTOFF (TCO), HEATER, AND INLET THERMISTOR / HIGH-LIMIT THERMOSTAT (ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY) WARNING Thermal Cutoff (TCO) Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. To remove the thermal cutoff (TCO) (see...

Technical Education - Page 66

Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Turn off gas supply to the R x 1 scale. 5. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Set the ohmmeter to dryer. 3. Measure the drive motor main and start windings, as shown in death or electrical shock. Failure to page 4-10 for the procedure for accessing the drive motor. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect...

Technical Education - Page 67

... power source. 6-1 This test is power at top of Cycle Signal switch - Failure to the electronic control. LESS DRY TEST Begin with a fully assembled, empty dryer with an ohmmeter. • Connectors: Look at the wall outlet. • Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace all inputs to do so can result in death or electrical...

Technical Education - Page 69

... the wire are mechanically secure. This will be L1 (black wire) in step 4) and BK (black wire) terminal on the terminal block. With an ohmmeter, check for electric dryer. • If there is no continuity, check that the power cord is continuity, go to step 7. • If there is connected to Start (PTS) Switch Temperature Switch Timer Wrinkle Prevent Switch Signal Switch A.C.

Technical Education - Page 70

... the dryer and check that the timer motor advances (should be measured. • If resistance measurements are outside 1 to 6 Ω should be measured. • If it does not, perform the Thermal Fuse Test and Door Switch Test and check harness continuity. If an open circuit is found , replace the power cord. Remove the wires from the power cord...

Technical Education - Page 76

... 1. Perform Thermal Cut-Off Test, page 6-6. 3. and Troubleshooting Guide, page 6-9. 1. If not, replace the PTS switch. 4. If motor did not continue to verify they are not true, replace the motor. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 5. Actuator in off condition to Start (PTS) switch continuity when pressed. Perform Supply Connections Test, page 6-4. 2. Perform High Limit Thermostat Test...

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