I have a whirlpool duet dryer, Model #GEW9200LWO, SER# MM2833763 It started making a loud screaching sound. Now, I can't turn it over to finish drying. When I try to do so, it makes a click noise and sounds like a grinding sound. I opened the door and tested the button, which clicks. It also smells like rubber burning. I unplugged it and turned off electrical box. Do you think this is a belt problem? Thanks, Kathy

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you have a blown thermal fuse. you can get one where they have parts it is about 5 dollars.

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Press and hold the End of Cycle button for 3 seconds.

Bill Dickerson

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• Posted on Jan 14, 2009

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Take off the back panel of the dryer and look at the motor and belt turning the drum. There may be something caught on the drum and is pinned in place causing the noise. The motor could be loose on the platform and needs to be tightened. It is probably something physical and seen causing the noise.

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It might be metal on metal. It is possible that something worked it's way from inside the drum it between the drum and the rest of the dryer. There's just a couple of srcews that holds the back and top on to the dryer. Take them out after un-plugging the dryer, and consider plugging it back in and running it to see if you can here where the squeek is coming from.

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Hi, You need to check and see if the belt has slipped off of one of the pulleys. Was the idler the wheels style or a glide style?
Make sure the grooves in the belt are facing the drum and they are in the grooves of the motor pulley.
Please let me know if this helps and if I can assist you further.

Vic