Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer Runs
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stitches
09-03-02, 07:16 PM
My dryer runs and runs until I open the door. It's a Maytag Model DG710. I can't read the schematic diagram since it was dryed out and damaged. I have called Maytag and the reccomened replaceing the sensor board. I did and no change. I noticed this dryer doesn't have the standard timer in it and am alittle confused as to how it works. I'm assuming it uses a thermostat to detect the temp of the air coming out of the dryer thus ending clycle. I checked the wiring to the sensor bars located in the drum with my meter and all checks ok.
Sharp Advice
09-03-02, 10:15 PM
Hello stitches. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
When a dryer physically turns off, {the drum stops turning at the end of a cycle} it's the timer that shuts it down. The sensor simply ends the drying cycle so the cool down can take place.
The cool down is at the very end of a drying cycle. The cool down cycle is suppose to reduce wrinkling. This cycle is controled by the thermostats rotational movement.
If the model you have does not have a standard rotational timer, then it has the digital timer? I assume. If so, the board should have corrected the orginal problem.
Then it could be the moisture sensor or temp sensor. It may be required to remove them and have a local appliance parts dealer test them. Continuity and or electrical testing may reveal the problem to a technician.
Also check the door safety switch and other control selection controls for proper operations.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the exact parts used in the model assembly line run and possible problem causes.
Tips:
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on several electrical parts. However, I do not recommend relying solely on either test to determine if any electrical or electronic part or parts are causing the problem. The idea is not to replace costly parts until the defective one is positively found.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problems and have the local appliance parts store person test it or check it. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years and or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
When a dryer physically turns off, {the drum stops turning at the end of a cycle} it's the timer that shuts it down. The sensor simply ends the drying cycle so the cool down can take place.
The cool down is at the very end of a drying cycle. The cool down cycle is suppose to reduce wrinkling. This cycle is controled by the thermostats rotational movement.
If the model you have does not have a standard rotational timer, then it has the digital timer? I assume. If so, the board should have corrected the orginal problem.
Then it could be the moisture sensor or temp sensor. It may be required to remove them and have a local appliance parts dealer test them. Continuity and or electrical testing may reveal the problem to a technician.
Also check the door safety switch and other control selection controls for proper operations.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers if you stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the exact parts used in the model assembly line run and possible problem causes.
Tips:
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on several electrical parts. However, I do not recommend relying solely on either test to determine if any electrical or electronic part or parts are causing the problem. The idea is not to replace costly parts until the defective one is positively found.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problems and have the local appliance parts store person test it or check it. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years and or during any dryer maintenance and or repairs.
TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
jeff1
09-04-02, 04:17 AM
Hi all,
Some of my 8 cents worth ( darn Canadian dollar! ).....
**My dryer runs and runs until I open the door. It's a Maytag Model DG710**
Electronic controlled dryer. Drum sensor shorts out when the wet cloths fall across the sensor and as the clothes becaome dry they no longer short across the drum sensor...this allows an electrical charge to build up in the circuit board and capacitor...when enough charge is stored up....the board and capacitor release this power to a solenoid that pulls on the selector switch to shut the dryer down. This is a complicated dryer!!!!! Bad switchs, bad sensor, bent brackets, bad electronic controls are all common. May be best to contact a local Maytag service company and have them check it out for you.
jeff.
Some of my 8 cents worth ( darn Canadian dollar! ).....
**My dryer runs and runs until I open the door. It's a Maytag Model DG710**
Electronic controlled dryer. Drum sensor shorts out when the wet cloths fall across the sensor and as the clothes becaome dry they no longer short across the drum sensor...this allows an electrical charge to build up in the circuit board and capacitor...when enough charge is stored up....the board and capacitor release this power to a solenoid that pulls on the selector switch to shut the dryer down. This is a complicated dryer!!!!! Bad switchs, bad sensor, bent brackets, bad electronic controls are all common. May be best to contact a local Maytag service company and have them check it out for you.
jeff.