Troubleshooting Dryer Operation; Dryer Will Not Run; No Heat; Stack Dryer Displaying Code Message - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

TrOuBlESHOOTiNG DrYEr OPEraTiON

Dryer will not run

• Is there anything in the display lit?
If not, check incoming voltage and
transformer connections.
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit
breaker tripped?
There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for
an electric dryer. Check that both fuses are
intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers
have not tripped. Replace the fuse or
reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
• Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
• Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require a 240-volt power
supply, delivering 20 amps of current per
dryer pocket.
• Is the dryer door firmly closed?
• Listen for the door switch(es)?
If they can't be heard, replace the
switch(es).
• Was the cycle button pressed firmly?

No heat

• Has a power supply fuse blown, or has a
circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but there may
not be heat. Electric dryers may use two
fuses or circuit breakers. Replace blown
fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
• Is voltage supplied to heat element?
• Is the shut-off valve open on the gas supply
line?
• Is correct gas pressure supplied?
• Has the dryer been sitting unused for a long
while?
Check the gas valve orifice for a blockage.
Stack dryer displaying code
message
• A blank screen when power is applied may
indicate a failure mode, enter diagnostics
mode to get the code displayed then check
the diagnostic codes table.
• Cannot enter diagnostic mode or display
shows no failure code, check for 120 VAC at
transformer primary.
Primary voltage good, check secondary
voltage.
• Check for 22.5 VAC at the control
transformer secondary or on the control
board at the AA6 connector.
Voltage not present, replace transformer.
Voltage present, replace control board.
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