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Kenmore 400 6942 Dryer, heat timer related issues. ... The timer doesn't work. ... the heat turns back on the timer stops,heat shuts off the timer will move again,if the ... not heating/timer knob not turning . the dryer works but is not heating and i ...

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I understand your Kenmore 400 Dryer doesn't heat up or the timer doesn't move, butit tumbles sometimes. I found the manual for your Kenmore Dryer in ...

Fixing an Electric Dryer that Doesn't Heat and the Timer ...

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Although electric dryers are the simplest appliance to work on, ....and now the dryer won't heat and the timer doesn't advance, butthe motor still runs? .... Diagose a Whirlpool or Kenmore Dryerthat Keeps Running, Wont Shut ...

Dryer will not shut off:

The timer: Located in the control console of the dryer the timer consists of a small motor connected to a series of gears that rotate cams, which turn electric contacts off and on inside the timer. The timer contacts control the dryer motor as well as the heat circuit and the timer motor itself. A defective timer motor or a defect in the timer's electrical contacts can cause the timer motor to fail and the timer will need to be replaced. The contacts can be checked for continuity with a multi-meter. This test should only be made when the dryer is unplugged. Another test u can do is observe by eyesight and see does the timer advance or is it stuck on one cycle?


1. On gas and electric dryers that have an "Auto Dry" cycle, the cycling thermostat is often used to advance the timer as well regulate the drum temperature. Essentially, thermostat will alternately turn on the heat source or the timer motor when the temperature has been satisfied. To check this thermostat, you will have to check for power to the timer motor with a multi-meter, during a cycle. This is a live voltage test and caution should be used.

2. Some dryers will use a cool down thermostat to tumble the clothes without heat, at the end of the dry cycle. Power is routed through this thermostat to the drive motor to keep it running until the drum temperature has dropped to a specific temperature. If this thermostat fails it can cause the drum to turn indefinitely or until the door is opened. You can check the thermostat for continuity with a multi-meter. This test should only be made with the power removed from the dryer.

Lastly check the moister sensor for OHMS according to ur schematic as it must show a certain amount of ohms as per ur unit. When unit has been on short while

Same problem with my Whirlpool Dryer: Model LER4634EZ2 which stopped heating. I checked the coils that was "OK" then I checked the fuse that was "OK" I replaced the Thermal Fuse and High Limit Thermostat then after starting the dryer the heat came on ... problem solved NO.... the dryer just kept running and running until I opened the dryer door. Not going to put 70 or so $$$ into this 10 year old dryer which up until 12/15/2011 worked fine.

the timer will not advance without heat.the dryer heats up when it reaches temp. the heat shuts off and the timer advances,when the heat comes back on the timer stops,send the model number next time,

Your timer motor is bad.

if your thermal fuse is blown you will not recieve heat. if you put your dryer on sense load it will keep running because it is not sensing that the clothes are getting dry which in return your timer does not
advance

did you change out the limit switches? they control the heat to the element... and it sounds like you need a new timer

Yes. If the timer does not advance, it is a timer issue. the heat may or may not be related, try replacing the timer first.

defective timer,,onthejob

jefo, it sounds to me like your timer is not advancing. Does it move at all or stay in place? In what you are saying it will stop when you turn it to off, I would think it could be the timer that is the problem. Part # 53-1810.