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My Fisher Paykel dryer DEGX2 WAS TAKING LONGER AND LONGER TO DRY CLOTHES AND THEN JUST STOP DRYING-DOESN'T GET WARM. THE HEATING ELEMENT WAS REPLACED ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. IS THERE A RESET BUTTON IN THE HEATING CIRCUIT? WHERE IS IT LOCATED?

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Hi.

There is no reset circuit.

Parts that must be tested are high limit thermostat and timer board.
The timer board is replaced if it is visibly faulty, or if there is no problem elsewhere.
The high limit located near to the element is tested reading impedance with a multimeter set at Rx1. If there is no continuity , the thermostat must be replaced.

Before testing parts check the lint filter, and ensure that air ducts are clean.

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There is reset button located on the thermal limit switch behind the front panel. To access, remove the two rubber covers found under the top lid on the left and right sides and remove the two Phillips head screws underneath. This will allow you to lift the top cove. Locate the two Phillips head screws at the top left and right of the front panel. Remove these screws and the front panel can be tilted forward and down. You will find that you need to gentry bend the sides outward at the too to disengage the side panels. Do the same to reinstall and pull the side panels out to slide the tabs into the front panel. Once the front panel is open, locate the red button in the lower middle section and push it to reset.

This is a thermal limit switch, so it it keeps tripping, you'll need to diagnose the reason before using the machine or you risk further damage and possible fire..

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