Brian for Model Number MDE4806AYW I just received this Maytag dryer from a friend so I don't know how it ran before I got it. I changed out the cord from a 4 prong back to a 3 prong. I plugged it in and it will only stay on for about 10-15 seconds and shuts itself off. In that time some heat is produced so the element is working and it also does it when I have it on "air dry". Also, the green lights flash on the timer every minute or so, don't know if it is supposed to do that or is it indicating a problem? Thanks
Answer Brian, The most likely cause for the unit to run 15 seconds then shut off would be caused by the motor not switching from the start winding to the run winding which would mean that the motor would need to be replaced. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, August 18, 2014