Motor Does Not Operate; Dryer Stops In Middle Of Cycle, Quits After A Couple Loads, Has A Burning Smell Or Cycles On Motor Thermal Protector - Maytag Amana NDE2330AYW Service Manual

Troubleshooting Procedures
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply
before servicing, unless testing requires it.
NOTE: See "Component Testing Procedures" for testing component procedures.

1. Motor does not operate.

Possible Cause
Electrical power turned off, blown fuse.
Power cord missing, mis-wired or not
plugged in.
Loading door not closed, closing completely
or failed door switch.
Timer not properly set.
Motor does not start or just hums.
Motor does not operate.
Motor overload protector has tripped.
Motor bearing binding.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged
with lint.
Loose motor connection block.
Broken, loose or incorrect wiring.
2. Dryer stops in middle of cycle, quits after a couple loads, has a burning smell or cycles on motor
thermal protector.
Possible Cause
Incorrect voltage.
Dryer is overloaded.
Cylinder is binding.
Failed motor switch or short in motor
winding.
Broken, loose or incorrect wiring.
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W ARNING
• Verify fuse is not loose or blown.
• Verify circuit breaker is not tripped.
• Verify power is present, correctly connected, and plugged into
receptacle.
• Close door or verify door is closing completely.
• Test door switch and replace if failed.
• Reset timer.
• Test timer and replace if failed.
• Test motor start switch and start windings.
• Test motor start switch, start windings, and main windings.
• Wait two to three minutes for overload protector to reset.
If overload protector trips repeatedly.
• Remove cylinder belt and verify motor shaft turns freely.
• Replace motor if shaft does not move freely.
• Remove dust or lint and spray with "SLYDE", part number 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.
• Disconnect and reconnect motor connection block to motor.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for correct wiring.
• Refer to rating label located inside door well for correct voltage.
• Refer to "Installation Instruction" for electrical requirements.
• Remove part of the load. A normal washer load is a normal dryer
load. Maximum load is ½ of the dryer cylinder with wet clothes.
• Check cylinder for out of round condition.
• Check front and rear bulkheads for warping.
• Check support rollers for binding.
• Check cylinder seals and guides for wear or damage.
• Check for clothing stuck in blower wheel.
• Check for clothing lodged between cylinder baffle and bulkhead.
• Test motor switch and windings. Replace motor if failed.
• Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for correct wiring.
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