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The machine began to malfunction in that if the door was opened mid-cycle the machine would not restart when the door was closed. You had to turn the dial to the beginning of a cycle to get it to go. Now it will not start at all. Perhaps this is because the dial does not pop out as it should at the end of a cycle and therefore it cannot be depressed as it ordinarily would be to start the dryer. As you turn the dial around there are certain ranges in which you can hear a small motor running. If you leave the dial at one of these points it will continue moving until it gets to the end of that cycle. Then the small motor stops and the dial stops rotating, but as stated the dial does not pop out. The door switch turns out the light if it is pushed in.

Paul for Model Number Amana Dryer # LE8567W2

Answer Hi. Make sure the door catch part # LA-1003 is not damaged. The timer is bad and is part # 502963. Thank You.

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Thanks for your help. But the door doesn't open. The operation just stops as if the door opens. And once I open the door and close, it will run again for another couple of mins.

Kyu

Answer Hello Kyu. When the dryer stops, do you have to let it cool for a few minutes before it starts? If so, the motor may be bad. If not, does it shut off on the control panel, and when you open the door, the panel comes on? If so, the control board, or a bad wire may be the issue on the dryer. Also, check the door switch on the unit and make sure it is good. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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My dryer runs for a couple of mins stops. However, every time I open the door and close again, it would run for another couple of mins. Do you think this part would fix the problem?

Kyu for Model Number MDG5500AWQ

Answer Hello Kyu. Yes, if the door is coming open during the cycle and stopping the dryer, you will need to replace the door catch LA-1003 in the unit. Hope this helps.

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Need to replace a broken door catch for my Amana gas dryer. The old piece is made of plastic, how do you install the new one?

Peter for Model Number alg230rcw

Answer Hello Peter! Here are the instructions from the manufacturer on how to replace the door catch LA-1003. Hope they help! Door Catch 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2. Remove front panel, see “Front Panel” procedure steps 1 – 4. 3. Depress plastic tabs on top and bottom of door catch and push metal clip together, while pushing door catch outward through the front of front panel. 4. Reverse procedure to reassemble. Door Strike and Door Seal 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2. Open loading door. 3. Remove screws securing door strike and bracket. NOTE: Screws on the end of door may need to be loosened to allow for striker and bracket removal. 4. Grasp either end of door seal at the bottom of the door. Pull gently to remove seal from tabs on inner door panel. Front Panel NOTE: Service access panel must be removed first to remove front panel. NOTE: Top edge of front panel is held in place by two spring clips and panel locator(s) located on top flange of the front panel. 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2. Remove screws securing bottom of front panel. 3. Lift the bottom of front panel outward to release the spring clips and panel locator(s). 4. Disconnect and label wire terminals from door switch.

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