High Temp Cutout - Electric Dryers Only - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

HiGH TEMP CuTOuT - ElECTriC DrYErS ONlY

See page 4-44 for the procedure for accessing
the Electric Heating Element.
The high temp cutout is a non resettable
device. The cutout temperature is 178º C
(352º F).
If the dryer does not heat and there is 240
VAC to the dryer, perform the following test.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wires from the high temp
cutout.
3. Set ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the high
temp cutout terminals. The meter should
indicate continuity (0 Ω). If the meter
indicates an open circuit (infinite Ω), replace
both the high temp cutout and the high temp
thermostat. In addition, check for a failed
heater element, or a blocked, or improper
exhaust system.
NOTE: Dryers that have poor ventilation
and exhibit higher than normal venting
back-pressure, can begin cycling the heater
with the High Temp Thermostat rather than
the Operating Thermostat. When this occurs
poor drying or long dry times are usually the
result.
Electrical Shock Hazard
5-11
High Temp
Cutout
High Temp
Thermostat
Heater Coil