Maytag gas dryers do not use a pilot light, instead they use a glow bar/igniter system. Electric dryers use a heating element.
Below is a link, courtesy of, www.repairclinic.com, that shows disassembly/diagnostic procedures. You may need your model number to access some information. Keep in mind that without the model number, some of the parts shown may not be for your particular appliance.
http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Gas-Maytag-Style-Appliance-Diagram
Thing is the dryer does not have a"pilot" it has an electric ignition system with and electric igniter. Go here for more: Dryer Repair Help
Go to RepairClinic.com and enter your model number into the Search box at the top of our website to see all the parts available for the unit.
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SOURCE: maytag neptune dryer not heating up to dry clothes.
On my dryer the igniter is rt behind the front panel. Take off the dooe and a few screws and pull it off. If the igniter lights at all it is good. Try also checking the entire discharge vent hose as sometimes it gets clogged way dn line and you might not notice it. Try squeezing it all the way dn.
SOURCE: Changing the drum rollers on a Maytag MDE4000AYW Neptune Dryer..
The instructions above are perfect for most Maytag Dryers, but the Neptune MDE4000AYW is built differently from most. To open it, undo the two screws that run through the door hinges, and remove the door, then undo the two other screws that are on the opposite side of the doorway. With these four screws out, you can lift the front panel UP and out. Make sure you unplug the dryer first :-)
SOURCE: How do I remove the lint housing of Maytag Neptune dryer
Hi Kate,
Gaining access to the lint housing sounds more difficult than it is. As a matter of fact, I could get to it and have it back together in the time it takes me to type out the instructions!
Tools needed;
1.) Phillips screwdriver
2.) 5/16" nut driver or socket
UNPLUG THE DRYER FIRST!!! Or risk a funky new hair-do...
Open the door and remove the four screws at the hinges then remove the door. Opposite the hinges, you'll see 4 more screws, remove these too. Now grasp the front panel on both sides near the top and pull it toward you. Lean it out to about a 45 degree angle and lift it off the clips that are holding it (at the bottom).
Now you'll see the lint trap housing. Look around the housing, you'll probably see a yellow wire near the 5 o'clock position, remove it. Now, on either side, you'll see four 5/16" screws... Don't remove the top ones, just remove the three below the top ones. You can now pull the entire panel off of the frame for cleaning.
Rebuild in the reverse order (and don't forget to re-connect that yellow wire!)
There ya go! Please don't forget to rate this as "FixYa", OK
SG
SOURCE: how to hook up a cord to the maytag neptune dryer color codes
these are single phase so just copy red to red black to black white to white and green is ground
SOURCE: Maytag MCE8000AZW Neptune Drying Center. Display
my bottom dryer the light dont come on or when i press start it wont start all i hear is a click...any solutions?
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