Thread Number: 77913
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
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Post# 1019480   12/30/2018 at 11:47 (1,915 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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I got this the other day. I thought I would share some pictures while the top is popped open. I've connected 110v to it.
I think it needs a new timer, relay, and motor intake filter. The dryer works (except for timer) when I squeeze the relay together! Guy |
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Post# 1019484 , Reply# 1   12/30/2018 at 12:19 (1,915 days old) by 114jwh (Vancouver)   |   | |
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Very nice machine - congratulations! However, it doesn't appear you have wired it correctly based on your picture if you have it connected to 120V. |
Post# 1019489 , Reply# 3   12/30/2018 at 13:59 (1,915 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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I am following the diagram that is pasted on the back of the dryer. It shows installation for both 110v and 220v.
John L. had suggested an alternative method but nothing worked.
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Post# 1019533 , Reply# 4   12/30/2018 at 19:00 (1,915 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 1019569 , Reply# 6   12/31/2018 at 07:52 (1,915 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 1019572 , Reply# 7   12/31/2018 at 08:36 (1,915 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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The dryer is functional, kinda. I put a couple of rubber bands around the relay so the contacts connect. So now when I turn the timer the dryer runs...heat, fan and drum. But the timer does not advance and surely the relay isn't doing anything other than letting the electricity flow thru.
Once I remove the timer Paul, where did you squirt the WD? I'm wondering if when you pull to start, that it should actuate the relay to press the contacts together and get the dryer going?? The relay looks a little like a solenoid. Whatcha think? Thanks guys... |
Post# 1019588 , Reply# 8   12/31/2018 at 11:32 (1,914 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Guy, sorry this picture isn't better but what I did was first remove the timer motor from the timer box, then I shot the WD40 into the opening where the timer motor gear engages with the escapement. I turned the timer dial a few times gently and that seemed to free up the escapement.
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Post# 1019605 , Reply# 9   12/31/2018 at 14:51 (1,914 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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The dryer should start by using the 'Pull to Start' knob, which engages a solenoid behind the knob. Make sure the knob pulls in and out without sticking and that the plunger(see arrow) fully engages when pulled out all the way. W sure loved to use solenoids on their laundry equipment!
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Post# 1019845 , Reply# 10   1/2/2019 at 17:42 (1,912 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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So I got the timer motor to spin, sort of. I did soak it with contact cleaner and then some WD 40 (Thanks Paul) From a stopped position, it might start, but sluggish, then get up to speed. If I nudge it, it works OK.
Pulling the knob still does nothing, so I guess the plunger/solenoid isn't working. I have it compressed with a couple of rubber bands, so when I turn the timer knob it just starts the dryer. As for the door switch the dryer does shut down when the door is open, and turn on when shut. So I'm thinking I shouldn't close up the top until the timer motor works well on it's own. Also, I don't know what to do with that solenoid? Guy |
Post# 1021081 , Reply# 11   1/13/2019 at 20:40 (1,901 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 1021124 , Reply# 12   1/14/2019 at 08:38 (1,901 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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