Bruce May 13, 2011 for Model Number Maytag DE312 Hey guys, you have been great but I still have a timer that doesn't move between the "more dry" and "less dry" settings on "Auto dry". I installed the new timer you sent and it still doesn't move till I move it past the "less dry" setting and then the dryer finishes and shuts off. It also moves on the "Time setting". The vent has been totally cleaned and the heater does heat. I hate to keep asking, but can it be something else?
1 Answer Hello Bruce! Have you tried to run the dryer on auto dry with the vent disconnected to see if the problem still persists? If the exhaust vent is too long causing it to have too many 90 deg turns or is reduced in diameter anywhere in the system it can cause the dryer to overheat and not allow the cycling thermostat to operate. You could have a bad cycling thermostat WP694674 or broken wiring from the thermostat to the timer. Hope this helps! Read More...
1 Answer Hello Bruce. You will need to trun the timer to the on position, and test across Black and Yellow and Black in the auto dry mode. If the contacts is closed, the heater should work. If they are open, replace the timer. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. 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...
Bruce May 11, 2011 for Model Number Maytag DE312 Okay, When on the auto settings, the timer doesn't start "clicking" until it reaches the cool down spot on the timer. It does start clicking when on the time setting. I took the vent apart all the way to the window and cleaned everything and did not find any clogs along the way. Also took the top apart and vacuumed all around the timer switch and any other connections. Put all back together and moved the timer to the auto setting and again, still does not start clicking till it reaches the cool down spot on the switch. Any other thoughts?
Bruce May 10, 2011 for Model Number Maytag DE312 We have Maytag model DE312 dryer and the timer you set when drying cloths never seems to move anymore. You look at the dryer 1 hr after you start it and the dial is still where you originally set it. Doesn't seem to start "clicking" until you move it past the "Less Dry" setting. Is this the timer or something else?
1 Answer Hello Bruce. If the timer does not move on the timed dry, then yes, you will need to replace the timer WP305973. If it works on timed dry, but not on auto dry, you will need to check the vent and make sure it is not clogged. Hope this helps. Read More...