Miscellaneous - Maytag 111990" Automatic Dryers Service Manual

MISCELLANEOUS
Dryer noisy.
• Thumping sound. Check for loose
drum baffle.
• Thumping sound. Rear drum roller(s)
worn or misaligned.
• Thumping sound. Check drum for
rough spots.
• Ticking sound. Loose wire hitting
cabinet or other component.
• Ticking sound. Check for an object
caught in the blower.
• Scraping sound. Front or rear
bulkhead felt seal out of position.
• Scraping sound. Teflon bearings
mounted to the front bulkhead worn.
• Popping or squealing sound. Check
for a sticky belt or frayed belt.
Buzzer will not buzz at end of cycle.
(Auto Dry Models)
• Be sure all wires are connected and
wired correctly on the timer, buzzer
and drive motor.
• Buzzer.
• Motor centrifugal switch sticking in
run position.
Buzzer stays on too long or goes off
too quickly.
(Auto Dry Models)
• Length of time the buzzer stays on is
dependent upon the time it takes the
motor to slow down, allowing the
motor switch to reset. The normal
time increment is between 2 and 3
seconds.
Buzzer will not buzz during Press Care
Setting.
• With dial set on auto dry permanent
press and the press care "on" button
depressed, the buzzer will sound at
the end of the normal 14 minute cool-
down. After this, the dryer will con-
tinue to tumble clothes in cool air for
24 minutes. If buzzer does not sound,
proceed on.
• Buzzer signal on.
• Miswired press care switch or timer.
• Buzzer.
• Timer.
Buzzer will not periodically buzz during
permanent press cool down.
• Timer.
CAUTION
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Always disconnect power supply before making any continuity checks or resist-
ance readings.
ED/GD401 1090
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