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Thread Number: 29374
Maytag DE608 does not shut off. |
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Post# 446882 , Reply# 1 7/4/2010 at 10:48 (5,038 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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MT DRYER | ||
| Post# 447002 , Reply# 3 7/4/2010 at 18:26 (5,038 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
The plastic piece that strikes the bell is just that: a bell striker. When the dryer senses the load's dry, the solenoid activates and does two things; it pulls the slide over in the control switch and it rings the bell. There is a cooldown thermostat that keeps the motor running until it senses the temp in the drum has 'cooled down' and then it opens and kills power to the motor. Or you can stop the motor by opening the door. I'd check the cooldown thermostat and make sure it's open when cold (as opposed to a heating thermostat which is CLOSED when cold...).
BTW, the plastic piece with the striker probably fell down inside the dryer. They can still be found. RCD | ||
| Post# 447003 , Reply# 4 7/4/2010 at 18:28 (5,038 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
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Ok. So I'm blind... | ||
| Post# 447039 , Reply# 5 7/4/2010 at 20:12 (5,038 days old) by SYSCO () | ||
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I just tried it on the "damp dry" setting. The solenoid fired the chime immediately and it just continued to ring. The unit did not shut off even though the clothes were completely dry after approximately 40 minutes. Any ideas? | ||
| Post# 447045 , Reply# 6 7/4/2010 at 20:40 (5,038 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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Forgive me for asking the obvious-- but how is the ground? Electronic control Maytag Halo-of-Heat dryers can be very sensitive, and only seem to work correctly if they are properly grounded. At least that has been my experience. Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
| Post# 447104 , Reply# 7 7/5/2010 at 05:45 (5,037 days old) by SYSCO () | ||
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It's been working with the same electrical connection for 30 years, so I would have to assume (yes, I know what happens when one assumes) that it continues to function properly. | ||
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Post# 447217 , Reply# 9 7/5/2010 at 16:18 (5,037 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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