Can't figure out how to get the top off

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...

It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise


heatman101

Asker

If the timer is not stopping as it goes around then it's for sure the timer. The timer does pretty much all the work with controlling the dryer. And if it's physically not stopping going around then it has broken.

Hi

If the dryer is not drying the clothes then you would need to check for the following things-

Electric Dryer---

1. Inspect the fuses and circuit breakers they may have burned out or tripped. Usually, dryer will still tumble but not create heat if a fuse or a circuit breaker is not working.

2. Check for the amp reading at 240 V, it should have reading of 24, 21 and 3 amp (approx.) for 2 lines and neutral respectively.

3. Heating element may have turned or the connection to the element might be loose. Sometimes a shorted circuit element will keep on blowing the fuse or circuit breaker.

4. Motor wiring shorting to ground.

Hope this helps...

Daniel

might need a mother board

The complete Service manual is at the link below. The removal of the top is on page 5-2. Good Luck. Unplug unit before servicing.

MDE/MDG6200

try a simple test before you try to gain axcess to the console parts unplug the power cord 1 min plug back in and put in time dry not auto or it will time out quickly without wet cloths see how it does and if this not solve you problem repost with model #

Go to Maytags website and under support you can usually get an online version of the manual if you know the model # of it.

called sears repair to handle the problem!

Press a putty knife in at the top front corners. That will release the spring catches.

Your dryer needs a new motor. It should cost about $200-250 including labor. Call a local repairman - not a national company. Give him the model number and ask him to bring the motor with him.

Good luck!