20 Most Recent Maytag Atlantis MDE6400AY Electric Dryer - Page 4 Questions & Answers

If it is near the end of the cycle (last 10 min or so) it would be the timer

Here is how to remove the front and the top.

-Open the door, remove the 4 screws, (2 from the hinges and 2 from the open side of the door that are opposite the hinges)

- Pull on the front top of the front panel from both sides it will release and then lift the entire front panel off

- you may be able to get to the belt from here, but if not remove the two screws close to the top that hold the green clips from the front to the top and remove the green clips The top should be free

-lift the door off the frame and set aside.

- you should be able to see how the rest comes apart from there

You gonna have to check the duct fuse for continuity. Clean out any lint you find. I have worked on these. You gotta take the door off and then you can get the goalpost front panel off. Then the shroud and filter comes off. You can remove the drum and do a bit of oiling and cleaning then. The thermal fuse is most likely the bad boy. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

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your problem could be in the heating element.

if it heats but takes along time then check your venting.

if no heat then it oculd be the element, thermostats, possibly thermal fuse..

the sides and back are one piece, so u will have to go through the front by removing the front assembly . you can go to sears.com and go to the parts and service far upper right and parts section, and enter your model number to get a breakdown on this model and get part numbers...I would check those parts with a meter first for continutiy before buying that heating element as most people cant take returns on electrical parts,, hope this helps

check the terminal power board where the power wires enter for a burned off connection, then check the thermal fuse located in or near the exhaust for the heat on the dryer,it has 2 wires attached to it if it opens it can affect the whole machine operation

sorry have been posting ck for open limit switches ,elements being bad but forgot to mention ck terminal connections for tightness sliding on and off if sloppy replace

that one needs a serviceman to look at it too many variables as to cause

drum bearing binding causing belt slippage

how do I replace the timer knob on my Magtag Atlantis Dryer MDG7400AWW

the red and black go to terminals marked L1 and L2 polarity isnt an issue here,and the white or bare is the N terminal or neutral connection,if its non color coded cord as in gray insulated then the 2 outside conductors are the 2 hot wires L1 & L2 and the center is N neutral

check the timer clutch part # AP4042974 whirlpool part#

HI, check the following to address this issue.


1. No power to the dryer
Make sure there's power getting to the dryer. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. Check the wall socket for power with a voltmeter or by plugging something else in.

2. Door switch / Door switch actuator lever
The dryer would not start with a broken door switch. Replace the door switch if found defective.

Most dryers have a door switch actuator lever - when you close a dryer door, it presses against the lever, which actuates the door switch. If the lever is broken, the switch would not activate and the dryer would not start. Replace the lever, if broken.

Note: Door switch actuator lever usually comes with the door switch assembly and it is recommended to get the whole assembly since there is almost no price difference between the door switch assembly and just the lever. Check your model for more details.

3. Thermal fuse
Most dryers have a thermal fuse, which burns out when the dryer overheats, in which case the dryer will either not run at all or stop heating. The fuse is usually located on the vent duct, inside the dryer. A blown fuse will show no continuity when measured with a meter. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the blower wheel is not broken or clogged, and there is nothing blocking the venting.

Note: It is recommended by most dryer manufacturers to replace a hi-limit thermostat when replacing a thermal fuse.

4. Timer
Replace if defective (note: uncommon problem).


**The most common issue here will be a defective Thermal fuse

Check for a blown thermal fuse or a faulty heating element. Both components should be located inside the rear of the dryer. The thermal fuse is about an inch long and is usually attached to or near the exhaust duct. Both components can be tested using a multimeter or ohmmeter. Check for continuity. A lack of continuity will indicate a faulty component. Really sorry for your trouble and I hope this helped. Best wishes.

sad!! To Say!! It's a bad Timer!!
Maytag went cheap on there Timers!!!!!!!!!!!
I Work on them and have been in a few homes and had to replace them even less then a year old!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ritz, it could be the motor, but eliminate these other things first. You want to make sure you don't have a drum roller in back binding, I see a lot of this on Maytags. Another would be the blower wheel, it could be binding or have something stuck in it. The blower wheel will be in front. You will have to remove the door, remove the screws holding the hinges in, the door will lift up and off. Then the spacers on the other side. Now the front panel will pull out and off. Here you can get a look at the blower wheel, and rear rollers. Just hang the door back on and close it to run it. You may have to remove the front drum support and remove the tumbler to get into it further if necessary. Catriver.

Probably the slide plates or even the rear rollers. check the felt also while you have it apart

The burner is designed to turn on and off intermittantly. It is controlled by a t-stat and a hi and lo temp sensor