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Thread Number: 5128
Maytag DE608 Dryer Dryness Adjustment |
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| Post# 111804 2/24/2006 at 14:57 (6,629 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
Question for you guys, I have aquired a matching maytag 608 set and have been using them on a regular basis. My question has to do with the dryer(drying clothes by electronic sensor and no timed drying cycle) that it seems to overdry everything on the regular and permanent press dry cycles, regardless of the size of the load(it will run at the minimum of 45 min before signalling to shut off) Yet when set for damp dry it does just that, makes them damp dry. I know the sensor works fine and that the machine is clean inside and out as I have checked it out. I was wondering if there is an adjustment for the dryness control to make it shut down sooner. I thought I read a past posting about a similar situation but doing a search on it turned up nothing. So your thoughts would be appreciated on whether I can make the adjustment or do I call for service or just keep on doing what I have been doing, setting the timer on the microwave and checking the load after 35 minutes of drying time. Thanks, Cycla-Fabric | ||
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Post# 111877 , Reply# 2 2/24/2006 at 23:28 (6,629 days old) by gansky1  (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 111886 , Reply# 3 2/25/2006 at 04:32 (6,629 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 112102 , Reply# 5 2/26/2006 at 12:51 (6,627 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
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Thanks Guys, I will check the lint filter and make sure that it is clean by doing the water check. I have cleaned the sensors a few times from what I have learned from previous posting here. Yes the machine does chime and shut off on normal dryness usually takes 45 minutes or so, but most times loads are completely dry in 35 minutes. I will try the damp dry test to see what happens there. I know I have used the damp dry setting, and when the load is done and I didn't like the results I would start the damp dry setting again, and the dryer would chime and shut off in like 20 seconds or so. Will give it a try, and thanks for the suggestions. As for getting rid of them, they would have to fall apart before I will part with them HA HA!! They are a great set!!
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| Post# 112127 , Reply# 7 2/26/2006 at 14:59 (6,627 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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I own this same dryer. One thing like Tom said. When the dryer is done it dings but runs for about 5 min to cool down then shuts off. It takes mine about 35 min to dry then the 5 min to cool down. | ||
| Post# 112139 , Reply# 8 2/26/2006 at 17:09 (6,627 days old) by spinout (Phoenix) | ||
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Do you need a diagram/schematic for the DG608? I have one that shows the revisions and component values used for those that might be interested. An ET or someone with an electronics background should be able to repair or modify the electronic control. Joe | ||
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Post# 112156 , Reply# 9 2/26/2006 at 18:48 (6,627 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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truth be known
It realy doesnt sound like there is anything wrong with the dryer. 45min til done sounds about right depending on how much and how heavy. I noticed he said he has a 608, not a 606. While alot of the electronic control components I believe were the same, the drum sensor is different. The 608 is not a halo, it is cousin to the 710,810, and 712. Checking the thermostats and or monitoring the exaust temp may not be a bad idea just to see if things are going as they should, though i've never had to replace a thermostat on one of these dryers. If trouble occurs, its usally always with the "start switch" or a grounded heating element. Just my thoughts hope it helps Scott | ||
| Post# 112169 , Reply# 10 2/26/2006 at 19:27 (6,627 days old) by coldspot () | ||
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Oh I could have been wrong on your dryer. I have the de606. But think they might work about the same. | ||
| Post# 112270 , Reply# 11 2/27/2006 at 07:36 (6,626 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
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Again thanks for the input. I will check the exhaust temp, and I am pretty sure it is running at the correct drying temperatures. It might be that this is the way that Maytag dryers function as I have never had one before. I am used to drying in a Kenmore which dryed a load of clothes faster than the Maytag. But they are a nice set as they are the last of the center dial "BIG LOAD" models from 1980. When I got them they were complete right down to the original bill of sale from the store they were purchased from. So it is easy to date the machines. And what more can you say as they are a matching pair which is always nice. Thanks again Cycla-Fabric | ||
| Post# 797687 , Reply# 13 12/6/2014 at 11:07 (3,422 days old) by Carla () | ||
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I need image of dial for Maytag DE 608. I was gifted a Maytag dryer Model DE 608 but the settings on dial have rubbed off. Help The part and image of the part are no longer available from Maytag. | ||
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Post# 797696 , Reply# 14 12/6/2014 at 12:12 (3,422 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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