Ken for Model Number DHDSR46EG6WW I have a 2008 GE Dryer. Works in the Timed drying cycle but will not shut off in the Automatic mode. It dries the cloths but just keeps on running. I have moved the dryer out from the wall and disconnected the venting system and there is no difference. Still runs nonstop. Am I looking at a timer, or thermostat replacement? Ken
Answer Ken, You'll be looking for a thermostat or damaged resistor issue WE4M216, WE4M160 or WE4M255. When the regulating thermostat reaches temp and cycled open it closes the circuit to neutral and the timer motor runs, The safety thermostat has to remin closed during the whole cycle, or it opens and bypasses the timer motor, if the resistor has failed there,s no circuit to the timer motor during the auto cycle. If the timer works in timed dry, there's a 98% chance the problem is not the timer. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, December 13, 2012