Tim March 13, 2013 for Model Number KEYE660WWH1 Old Kitchen Aid Dryer. Had it for years without an issue until now. Everything else with the dryer to be working just fine, unfortunately it just won't heat. Changed out the thermal fuse first, but that didn't work. Cleaned out and looked over the entire machine as well. Think the heating element might need to be changed. Does that sound like most logical problem with this model? Thanks for your time.
1 Answer Hello Tim. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. 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 Read More...
Mike June 04, 2012 for Model Number keye660wwho My heating element gets red hot, and heats, but it take 2 hours to dry a load. also the auto timer settings do not work only the minute settings? Should I assume the element is fine? What should I check next? thanks
1 Answer Hello Mike. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Read More...