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Angela Moreno Posted on Sep 06, 2013
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My Frigidaire Electric dryer will not will not power off or run a complete cycle. When you go to run the dryer it will only run the cycle for 5-10 sec then the three lights near the cancel and start/stop buttons flash and you can not get the power to the dryer to turn off, meaning all the functions on the top (settings) are still lite up. I tried cutting off the power through my circuit breaker but it does nothing, the dryer automatically shows the last setting it was on. Any help would be appreciated.

  • Angela Moreno Sep 06, 2013

    I should of said that the dryer it not actually running through the cycle (tumbling), the lights and setting and timer wont power off even if i press cancel.

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What is the model number is then we can get you fixed then okay???

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  • Angela Moreno Sep 06, 2013

    The model number is AEQ8700FG0
    Thank you.

  • you might need a new Panel,control Console Part number 134914320 the pic below is what it looks like

  • did that help at all

  • Angela Moreno Sep 10, 2013

    I am unsure because I didn't see you post till today and I'm currently not at home. I appreciate your help and I am going try to order this part. I will let you know as soon as I get it in. Do you think this is a job I can do on my own or should I higher someone to come and put it in for me. I saw that the brains to the dryer are located behind this piece.

  • You need a appliance repair tech to do that

  • did you get the part yet?

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Clogged Vent
If your dryer seems to run forever, it could be because of a clogged vent or internal ductwork. Your dryer may have an automatic cycle that turns off the dryer when the clothes are dry. It does this with a special thermostat or moisture-sensing system.
Normally, this is what happens during an automatic cycle:
The thermostat tells the dryer to heat until the interior of the dryer reaches a pre-set temperature--say 135 degrees.
When the dryer reaches the pre-set temperature, the thermostat tells the timer to begin advancing. (If there's a moisture sensor, the timer advances only if the moisture content of the clothing is low enough.)
The timer advances until the interior cools, then the thermostat tells the timer to stop advancing, and tells the dryer to start heating again.
This cycle continues until the clothes are dry. But...if the vent is clogged, the dryer may never reach the proper operating temperature, so it doesn't send the signal to the timer and the dryer continues to run indefinitely, even if the clothes are completely dry. To fix the problem, clean the vent and/or internal ductwork.
Heating Element
Your dryer's heating element may be partially burned out. If it is, your dryer still heats, but at such a low temperature that it takes three or four times as long to dry the clothes. If the element is partially burned out, replace the heating element. You can check for an ohm reading but will need to refer to the service manual for proper reading. This sometimes on the tech sheet located somewhere on the dryer. Usually between 9-13 ohms.
Cycling thermostat
Although this isn't a common problem, one of the thermostats that controls the temperature in your dryer may break and cause the dryer to heat poorly. If so, you need to replace it. The thermostat is usually a small, round, black device mounted to an oblong steel plate. The plate is mounted to the internal ductwork . This thermostat usually has four wires going to it. Check the 2 terminals that are opposite each other and are the closer together of the 2. These 2 terminals should have continuity. If not replace the thermostat.
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