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Thread Number: 77470
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Maytag Dryer DE306 Timer Question |
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Post# 1014487 , Reply# 1 11/15/2018 at 00:37 (1,988 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1014508 , Reply# 2 11/15/2018 at 07:28 (1,988 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Timer Problem On A MT DE306 Dryer You remove the timer knob and dial by popping off the little metal cap in the center of the knob and then unscrewing the nut under the cap.
It sounds like the knob itself is broken, but it could be the timer, if the knob is broken you might be able to epoxy the pieces back together or try finding a new knob.
Let us know what you find, John L. | ||
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Post# 1014623 , Reply# 5 11/15/2018 at 23:31 (1,987 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1014632 , Reply# 6 11/16/2018 at 02:19 (1,987 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but it sounds like you found the problem. You may have to search ebay for the correct dial, or maybe someone here has a spare. Major retailers don't carry anything this old. The serial number on your dryer may help to figure out the correct part number and which model numbers its used on. I highly doubt that the 306 and 406 dials are much, if at all, different, but others here will know for sure. Usually the differences between close model numbers (first digits) are more about buttons for heat settings and such than about timer dial graphics.
After John/combo52 posted, I realized that the part 2-11605 was the retaining clip/nut, which wasn't likely going to turn out to be the source of the problem. Why Maytag gave the spring and the retainer part numbers that will render anyone temporarily dyslexic is beyond me.
I hope you can fix this dryer. Anything you buy new will not last a fraction as long as your Maytag has. | ||
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Post# 1014724 , Reply# 8 11/16/2018 at 22:19 (1,986 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Hi Edward, There are three OFF positions on you timer, you are correct that there is no temperature difference between PP and regular.
The only difference between PP®ular is PP has a 7 minute cool down period and regular has about a 3 minute CDP [ both are really too short to be completely effective, but Maytag was never know for great performance ]
You should be able to find a good used dial and knob, or you could epoxy yours back together.
You will not get another decade out of this dryer without doing a number of repairs unless you are only doing 2 or 3 loads a month, but when you finely change to a slightly newer WP or KM [ or even a newer Maytag dryer ] you will wounder why you kept this dryer so long.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1014728 , Reply# 9 11/16/2018 at 23:16 (1,986 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain* A matched set is worth keeping together if you're looking at these machines all the time because a matched set provides a more finished look and is aesthetically pleasing.
Our '70s Maytag DG806 (HOH) was the best, fastest dryer I've ever used. Four dryers later, I still miss it. HOH indicates "Halo of Heat." This system had the lint screen located on the rear of the drum.
*Until you really have to replace your dryer. Then a Whirlpool sourced machine would be the right choice. | ||
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