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Post# 1124646   8/1/2021 at 12:08 (992 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Just picked up a Fisher & Paykel set. Washer seems to work fine, top load dryer does nothing. Go to start it, all that happens is a slight chiming sound. Any thoughts?





Post# 1124649 , Reply# 1   8/1/2021 at 13:04 (992 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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Which model?  Does the display panel respond to selections but the cycle just won't start?  Lid lock engages or no?  Have you tried accessing diagnostics (do you know how?)?


Post# 1124660 , Reply# 2   8/1/2021 at 15:00 (992 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Top load dryer #DE62T27G  Display panel will let you make selections, lid will lock. But then nothing, but a chiming. No idea on diagnostics.


Post# 1124663 , Reply# 3   8/1/2021 at 16:05 (992 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)        

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Maybe try unplugging it and waiting a few minutes and them plug it back in again and see if it resets and will start.

I had one of these dryers in ‘06-‘08 and I hated it. It took forever to dry. I personally prefer a simple dryer like the Whirlpool based Maytag dryer I’ve had since ‘15 with the top lint filter and thermo controlled auto dry.(not sensor controlled). Its fast, accurate and never fails to turn on and dry the laundry. I don’t care for any of these electronic controlled appliances, too much to go wrong.

Good luck!

Eddie


Post# 1124668 , Reply# 4   8/1/2021 at 16:44 (992 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)        

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Not having worked on one of these it sounds like a safety is keeping it from starting. Maybe a belt switch or thermal fuse?

Post# 1124673 , Reply# 5   8/1/2021 at 17:28 (992 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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The "chime" may be a fault code.  What is the pattern of lights on the panel when it occurs?  Is the Lid Lock indicator lit when the lock engages?

Diagnostic mode:
- With machine off, press/hold Auto Dry Down and then press Power at the same time.
 - There are several diagnostic levels but some are used during development and factory assembly, not relevant to field service.

  - Last Fault is relevant.  Press Auto Dry Up three times.  The pattern of LEDs on the drying progress scale indicates the code.

  - Sensor Conductivity.  Press Auto Dry Up twice more (or five times from the beginning of diagnostic access).  Touch the sensor bars with fingers or a damp cloth, and release.  The LED pattern on the panel will/should vary per sensing and dissipation of moisture.

There is no belt-break switch.  There is a manual-reset overheat thermostat on the heater box but it cuts power only to the elements.


Post# 1124677 , Reply# 6   8/1/2021 at 17:50 (992 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Lid lock indicator is on. I don't think the light pattern changes. I'll try some diagnostics.

 

I also thought it was unusual that the model tag say Clyde, OH. The home of the Whirlpool washer plant.


Post# 1124680 , Reply# 7   8/1/2021 at 18:15 (992 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)        

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I also thought it was unusual that the model tag say Clyde, OH.
F&P had laundry production facilities there at the time.  I have four F&P washers & three dryers tagged as such.



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