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Dryer was not staying on for more than a few minutes - then was not staying on period. Replaced the timer. Dryer seemed to work fine but the problem of it not staying on has returned. What would be the next step or possible problem at this point.
Re: Dryer was not staying on for more than a few minutes...
Maybe the vent chamber is plugged (considering you have kept the filter clean) Pull the filter out, and look down in the unit for excess lint. You may have to move the dryer to clean it all out.
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Mine was doing the same. I got a bit of a rattle noise in the timer when I'd try to restart it though. First I unplugged the dryer, I took the control head off, then I took the timer out, and opened it up. Found that 2 of the copper contacts were covered in black soot and had a little corrosion on them. I took some fine grit sandpaper and sanded the contact only till they were smooth and clean. I only did this a short while ago but seems to be working so far. It hasn't prematurely shut off and the timer is turning again.
there isn't a timer on this machine,you have a control board,if the time isn't counting down correctly sounds like you have a bad control board that's inside the console
HI. The timer will be the culprit here. The timer motor is damaged, and the cogs seem to be worn, as well. I recommend replacing this failed timer mechanism. Once replaced, the unit will operate correctly.
Disconnect your venting and pull dryer out 3 ft. from wall. Test to see if the same problem happens. If it works fine then you have venting problems. Does this have a thermistor? If it does then change it.
Check the high limit thermostat. if its damaged, it will allow the dryer to become way to hot, tripping the shut off. check the door switch as well. if its faulty, it will shut off the dryer periodically.
THE KENMORE DRYER I HAVE... IF REN IN THE COTTON CYCLE IT WILL RUN FOR 50 MINUTES AND SHUT OFF. ITS BOLWING HOT AIR AND THE OTHER CYCLES SEEM TO WORK FINE WITH OUT SHUTING DOWN SO ID APPRECIATE A TIP ON WHAT THIS PROBLEM COULD BE
this is one of only a few models with an electronic control board behind the contol panel nex to timer, is your power checks good, and all fuses nad thermos and heater have continuity as well i would look there, nice when theres an obvious blow out on the board but not always the case, it reails for about $60 part num,w10116566
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