Ed November 21, 2011 for Model Number WED5300 Dryer timer advances to the off position but dryer will shut off until door is opened. Replace timer?
1 Answer Hello Ed. Yes, based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the timer WP8299778. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mark November 18, 2011 for Model Number LEB6200PQ0 Heat element stays on with the door open. Element will not shut off until I turn the timer to the off position. Sometimes the timer will keep on turning past the off position bringing on the element again even with the door open. If the timer is put on the "Casual" setting, it will not turn at all. I'm almost convinced it's the timer, but could there be another problem?
1 Answer Hi Mark. If your dryer shuts off when the door opens then your switch may be OK. If not then you need switch part # WP3406107. Your timer may have taken a power surge during a storm. This will internally short out the contacts. The timer is part # WP8299778. Thank you. Read More...
Joe October 13, 2011 for Model Number 86576110-65761 Hi Joe again. Sorry I put a new thermal fuse on the dryer that I had from a previous order and it tests ok. Is it the timer? If so would you be able to match a timer for this dryer. Everything else seems ok. I dont hear the timer running when I turn it on. Not sure what else to do. Thank you for your help
1 Answer Hello Joe. You will need to test and see if there is power coming to the timer, and if the timer is sending power to the motor when the timer is started. If there is power there and the timer does not send power, you will need to replace the timer WP8299778. Thank You. Read More...
Joe October 13, 2011 for Model Number 86576110 65761 I have a kenmore dryer. The dryer will not start. Door switch is good. Start switch is good. I dont hear the timer running at all. Could it be this, and if not what else should i look at? Both switches are ok. Would you have a timer for this dryer? Its old but still works well. I believe it is from 1987. Thank you
1 Answer Hello Joe. You will need to test the thermal fuse WP3390719 on the back of the dryer. It is mounted to the blower housing and should read closed for continuity. If it is bad, the dryer will not run. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Leonard June 20, 2011 for Model Number wed5300sq0 My dryer runs, but won't heat up, and timer doesn't move. Does this mean the timer needs replaced ?
1 Answer Hello Leonard. 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 279838 and thermal fuses 279816 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. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Guest June 12, 2011 for Model Number whirlpool dryer LER4634JT1 When setting the timer on the dryer the dryer does not go off until you open the door.
1 Answer Hello! If the timer continues to run and does not advance to shut the unit off it will need to be replaced. Your timer part number is WP8299778. Thanks! Read More...
Katherine April 16, 2011 for Model Number LER4634JQ2 I set auto dry knob and it dosen't adavance, and runs and runs , put it on timer mode and it shuts off when time expires.
1 Answer Katherine, thats a good indication you've got a clogged exhaust vent system or filter /blower housing. A quick ,easy test is to run the dryer with vent disconnected at the wall, if it advances you know you have a clogged vent system. Good Luck Read More...
Craig April 09, 2011 for Model Number LEB6000PQ1 Dryer runs but the timer dosnt move and the heat does not come on
1 Answer Hi Craig. You will want to make sure that the dryer vent is clear from any obstructions. If the vent is clean, you will want to test the thermostat. The two large terminals will be closed, and the two small ones should ohm out around 250 ohms. You also need to check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Thanks! Read More...
Teunis O. April 01, 2011 for Model Number WED5300SQO Checked heater and it is not touching or grounded. Every thing looks like new.
2 Answers Hello Teunis. Did you check and make sure you had the new timer wired correctly? The terminals are marked for the wire colors. Thanks. Read More...
Teunis O. April 01, 2011 for Model Number WED5300SQO Checked heater and it is not touching or grounded. Every thing looks like new.
2 Answers Teunis, As stated before, re check and make sure you wired the new timer correctly. From there you'll need to start checking the wire harness for shorts to the cabinet or chassis ground causing 120 VAC to the heater assembly, and causing a partial circuit and the heater to be energized all the time. Good Luck. Read More...