Maytag atlantis dryer MDG7400AWQ will not start when you pull the knob on the timer

SOURCE: Maytag Atlantis Electric Dryer

Fly, sounds like you blew the thermal fuse. This is located on the front blower. You will need to remove door by removing the two screws and lifting up on the hinge. Remove the 2 spacers on the other side of the door. Now the panel will pull out and the blower will be exposed. The fuse will look like the one on the right of the attached picture....Catriver..post back.

SOURCE: maytag atlantis will not turn off

the control panel wiring open need to reconnect.

SOURCE: Removing Timer Knob on Maytag MDE7400AYW dryer

Can anyone help me? I have a Maytag Atlantis that my parents just gave me and my wife. Unfortunately, they accidently removed the model number sticker in the door area. I need to buy a new timer but no one can find which timer to get without the model number. Via the internet, I think I narrowed it down to either the MDE7400AYQ or the MDE7400AYW....but they both look identical to me. Can anyone tell me what the difference between the two is so I can go get the part?

Ron Coons

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• Posted on Feb 24, 2009

SOURCE: I pull the knob on dryer Maytag MDE7400AYW and it won't start.

yeathe start switch is bultdirrectly into the timer assembly youll need to replace the timer.

SOURCE: Dryer won't start when knob is pulled.

If you push the knob to the left and it makes a good contact and starts the machine, then replace the timer switch. Write down the Name and Model Number of the machine (usually on or below the door)
take it to a local appliance shop and order a new part. When you recieve the new part UNPLUG the machine and remove the three screws from of the top of the electrical compartment and gently pull o the front open, there is only one plug attached to the switch, remove it and dislodge the old switch, then snap the new switch in place and replace the plug, close the compartment and replace the three screws, plug in the dryer, and try it.