Dryer won't shut off


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Old 11-25-00, 01:48 PM
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I have a Maytag 4 cycle Auto Dry Dryer that will not shut off automatically. It seems to only fail when asked to shut off when the clothes are dry. In other words the timer function works fine. Is tis fixable by myself? It is only 3 years old.
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Old 11-25-00, 05:38 PM
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Hi,

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**Dryer Basics - timers and how they work: Timed dry cycles on a timer are the simplest timer cycle. The timer motor receives 120 volts and just advances all the way from where you set it to the off position. EG- You set it for 50 minutes, it will run for 50 minutes and shut off. The AUTO cycle is a little different. The operating thermostat cycles off and the power is redirected to the timer motor to advance the timer to the off position. There is no power to the timer motor until the thermostat cycles the heat off and then that power is directed to the timer motor. If your timer will not advance in timed and auto dry...probably a bad timer or wire. If your timer will not advance in AUTO dryer but will advance in timed dryer...problem is normally not your timer.**

Venting, thermostat(s), air flow, will need to be tested and corrected, hope this helps,
jeff.
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