20 Most Recent Maytag SDE3606A Electric Dryer Questions & Answers

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Need to gain access to thermal cut-off. Model 68972890 Kenmore. Is it lower front? If so, how do I get the lower panel off?

Unplug, remove bottom panel in the front. Two tabs to be depressed about one inch in on the left and right. A putty knife is good for this. The tabs are in the seam between the bottom panel top and the panel with the door. Once the lower panel is removed you will see the thermal fuse and a thermistor on the blower housing to the the thermistor is a brown color and the thermal fuse is a white color.Here is the part number 3390719 this is the thermal fuse number. If you need more help contact me if you like.
1/31/2014 10:20:40 AM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Jan 31, 2014
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Describe your SDE3606A Electric Dryer

When dryer is running it has a very very loud squealing sound
7/4/2013 4:53:31 AM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Jul 04, 2013
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How to repair a drum that does not tumble?

Maybe try taking rear panel off machine and see if belt is still on
4/2/2012 4:17:19 AM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Apr 02, 2012
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I'm trying to change the

Hi fiftyfootpap...
Go to the following webpage and you will see some pictures of how to wire your dryer.
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http://www.selfhelpandmore.com/switch-outlet/dryer-circuit-wiring-and-hookup.php
9/1/2011 8:37:24 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Sep 01, 2011
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Need to replace belt need

here ya go this video will show you how to do that,while the cabinet looks slightly different because this is a older model the process to replace the belt as far as how it goes on drum and motor is exactly the same http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ufArteqWXk

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8/6/2011 6:49:45 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Aug 06, 2011
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The dryer start and the

The element access is from a panel on the bottom of the front panel or you will have to take the front completely off which is a lot easier than taking the back off. The front comes off with just a few screws and the top may actually hinge back a little. The element should be at the right hand bottom of the dryer. You may visibly be able to see a break in the element coil .
4/14/2011 9:51:22 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Apr 14, 2011
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Load clothes in dryer from the washer. Heat seems

Hi,There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going bad...Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your dryer will not run...Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not TurningDryer Repair - The dryer will not startheatman101

4/2/2011 9:09:26 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Apr 02, 2011
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My dryer is not heating.

YOU HAVE A FUSE OUT IN THE SERVICE BOX WHICH RUNS THE
HEATING ELEMENT. THERE ARE TWO FUSES, OR YOU COULD HAVE
TWO BREAKERS ALSO. ONE OF THEM IS OUT.
CHECK THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX AND REPLACE THE FUSE.
THE FUSE THAT IS GOOD IS RUNNING THE DRUM ONLY.
2/20/2011 11:15:24 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Feb 20, 2011
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Why won't my Dryer tumbler turn with heavy load?

Your belt is almost worn out...replace you belt
I will give some instructions on how to do this, plus include a drum belt configuation link to show you how to make your new belt work right
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http://www.applianceaid.com/images/belt-config.JPG

If you hear a loud bang while your dryer is working, and you notice that the
drum has stopped turning, chances are the drivebelt has snapped.
Fortunately, replacing the belt is a fairly straightforward operation that
can be handled with a few simple tools.
First, unplug the dryer. Lift the lint-screen cover and pull out the lint screen
If your dryer has a lint screen on the inside of the door, skip this step.
Then remove the two screws that are under the cover. To unlatch the dryer top,
insert a thin-blade putty knife between the top and front panel,
about 2 1/2 in. in from one corner. Push in on the knife to release the locking
clip, lift the corner, then release the clip on the other side. Swing the top
up and lean it against the wall.
Next, move to the lower toe panel. Slip the putty knife between the lower panel
and the door panel at one side and twist the knife to release the clip
Then release the opposite clip and lift the panel up and off the hinge springs.
To support the dryer drum while the belt is being replaced, place scrap wood
under the front of the drum.
Loosen the two screws at each side of the bottom of the front panel.
Move to the top of the panel and remove the screws from the inside of the
cabinet that hold the front panel to the sides.
Slide the old belt off the drum.
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Installing the belt
Lean the front panel out slightly and allow the drum to rest on the scrap wood
support. Drop the new dryer belt between the front panel and the drum, and
loop it over the drum. Then, lift the drum slightly while pushing the front
panel back into position.
Replace the screws at the top inside of the front panel, tighten the lower panel
screws and remove the scrap wood from under the drum. Check to make sure that
the rear drum seal fits properly over the lip on the rear bulkhead.
Position the new belt where the old belt was, with the grooved side of the belt
facing down.
Now, move to the motor area and pull out the old belt. To route the new belt
around the idler and drive pulley, first pass the entire belt, doubled up,
under the idler pulley. Then, push the idler belt toward the motor, slip the
belt around the motor pulley and release the tension on the idler pulley.

Open the dryer door and rotate the drum counterclockwise a few times to make
sure the belt is tracking properly. Lower the top and press down at each
corner to engage the clips. Lift the lint-screen cover, replace the two screws
and reinstall the lint screen. Finally, secure the lower front panel and turn
on the dryer for a test.
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1/6/2011 8:29:16 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Jan 06, 2011
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The dryer is squeaking pretty bad when it runs.

ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS
Your problem sounds like drum rollers have flat spots on them or in need of lubrication, or maybe your drum belt has slipped off of the idler arm pulley.
If you have a front loading machine,

Remove the electrical console that holds the timer switch, start switch, etc. from the top of the dryer.
Be REAL CAREFUL not to knock any of the wires off of the timer switch.
Then remove the top of the dryer.
Remove the front of the dryer. This will expose the drum and belt.
Remove the drum and belt and this will expose the drum rollers, idler arm
pulley and motor.
Now is a good time to check the belt to see if it has slipped off of the
idler arm pulley and also to check the belt condition for wear.
Be sure to note the route of the belt, this will come in handy when you go
to reinstall the belt.
Check your drum rollers for flat spots or wear, if they have flat spots
or wear on them replace them.
If the drum rollers don't have flat spots or wear on them then they probably
only need lubrication. Lubricate the shaft of the rollers with a good grade
of machine oil such as 3 in One oil.
Reassemble the dryer, plug back in. This should solve your noise problem.
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12/6/2010 2:10:04 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Dec 06, 2010
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Lights are on but dryer

door switch is bad
10/20/2010 5:16:43 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Oct 20, 2010
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Wont work. there is power to the outlet

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101
10/17/2010 9:43:20 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Oct 17, 2010
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My dryer will not turn on. For the past several

Hi,
The door switch is probably broken... but...
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101
10/16/2010 5:09:20 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Oct 16, 2010
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Dryer squeals the entire time

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

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9/29/2010 4:12:43 AM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Sep 29, 2010
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What year is it manufactured

The date of manufacture is determined by the SERIAL NUMBER on the appliance. The following link explains how to determine the manufacture on a Maytag appliance:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3576445-determining_the_age_of_your_maytag_appli

The date of manufacture is determined by the last two letters in the serial number. The 1st letter represents the YEAR and the 2nd letter will represent the MONTH. If you have any questions, please post back with your SERIAL NUMBER and I will assist you. I hope you find this information helpful.
9/17/2010 7:33:45 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Sep 17, 2010
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Drum keeps rubbing on blower housing.

have the bearings on the drum checked
9/15/2010 6:12:38 PM • Maytag SDE3606A... • Answered on Sep 15, 2010
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