Troubleshooting - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will not run
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a
circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not
have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household
fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
• Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power sup-
ply. Check with a qualified electrician.
• Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
• Is the dryer door firmly closed?
• Was the Start button firmly pressed?
• Is a cycle selected?
The dryer will not start in the Wrinkle Pre-
vention position. Move the dial past OFF.
No heat
• Has a household fuse blown, or has a
circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not
have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household
fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse
or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
• Is the valve open on the gas supply line?

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unusual sounds
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Timer does not noticeably advance
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Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while,
there may be a thumping sound during the
first few minutes of operation.
Is a coin, button or paper clip caught
between the drum and front or rear of
the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum
for small objects. Clean out pockets before
laundering.
Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operation
sound.
Are the four legs installed, and is the
dryer level front to back and side to
side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly in-
stalled. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
When balled up, the load will bounce, caus-
ing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load
items and restart the dryer.
Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?
The timer moves slowly and continuously
for the time setting.
Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?
The timer moves only when the clothing
is mostly dry. See "How Automatic Drying
Works" in "Dryer Use."