Motor Operates But Cylinder Does Not Turn; Motor Does Not Stop; Ignitor Does Not Glow - 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.

3. Motor operates but cylinder does not turn.

Possible Cause
Motor drive pulley to loose.
Belt not installed properly on pulley.
Broken cylinder belt.
Cylinder is binding.
Weak, broken or disconnected idler lever
spring.
Cylinder belt on wrong side of idler lever.
Oil on the outside of cylinder.
Belt is installed inside out.
Idler lever is binding.
Dryer is overloaded.
Incorrect motor installed.
Incorrect belt installed.

4. Motor does not stop.

Possible Cause
Incorrect wiring to motor switch.
Failed door switch.
Failed timer.
Failed electronic control.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged
with lint.
5. Ignitor does not glow, (gas supply sufficient).
Possible Cause
No power applied to terminal leads on gas
valve.
Failed flame sensor.
Ignitor cracked or open.
Failed electronic control.
Failed moisture sensing control.
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W ARNING
• Tighten pulley on motor shaft.
• Verify cylinder belt is installed correctly.
• Replace cylinder belt.
• Check cylinder for out of round condition.
• Check for clothing stuck in blower wheel.
• Check front and rear bulkheads for warping.
• Check support rollers for binding.
• Check cylinder seals and guides for wear or damage.
• Check for clothing lodged between cylinder baffle and bulkhead.
• Replace or reconnect idler lever spring.
• Reinstall cylinder belt correctly.
• Wipe excess oil from cylinder and cylinder belt.
• Reinstall belt with ribbed surface against cylinder.
• Add grease between idler arm and motor mount.
• Replace idler lever and bolt if damage.
• 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.
• Refer to "Parts Manual" for proper part number.
• Refer to "Parts Manual" for proper part number.
• Verify proper wiring to motor switch, by using wiring diagram.
• Test door switch and replace if failed.
• Test timer and replace if failed.
• Test control and replace if failed.
• Remove dust or lint and spray with "SLYDE", part number 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.
• Test time, selector switch, thermostat, motor switch, and wiring.
• Test flame sensor and replace if failed.
• Test ignitor and replace if failed.
• Test electronic control and replace if failed.
• Test moisture sensing control and replace if failed.
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