Whirlpool 3RAWZ480ESQ0 heavy duty dryer

[Micky 32]

Hi all, i didn’t spend much time on this yesterday just did a couple of basics. The fault is no motor action and the element doesn’t heat either. I by passed the start relay to test and the door switch is ok. Timer issue?

[Micky 32]

Forgot to mention. The timer is ticking away.

[electrofix]

check the fuse hidden in the harness normally T6.3A

its normally wrapped into the hatness leading to the timer

heater on these is switched by the motor centrifugal switch . so no motor no heat

Dave

[Micky 32]

Thanks Dave will check that .

[Hollytree_Technical]

If the fuse is gone then the timer wouldn’t be ticking away as it is also in line to the timer.

My suggestions would be to check

• That the belt hasn’t snapped or come off of the tensioner (there is a switch that detects the tensioner being loose).
• Check the thermal fuse on the exhaust duct (two blue wires) as this is inline with the motor on these.
• Do you hear any buzz from the motor when you press the start switch? if so then you may have a bad motor or centrifugal switch.

There is usually a wiring diagram on the inside of the lower cover but if you need any service info then let me have an email and I can send it to you.

Jem

[Micky 32]

Thanks Jem. The pulleys and belt all intact and lever switch not activated. No it’s totally silent no humming etc. i’ll check that thermal fuse over the weekend.

[Micky 32]

Hollytree_Technical wrote:If the fuse is gone then the timer wouldn’t be ticking away as it is also in line to the timer.

My suggestions would be to check

• That the belt hasn’t snapped or come off of the tensioner (there is a switch that detects the tensioner being loose).
• Check the thermal fuse on the exhaust duct (two blue wires) as this is inline with the motor on these.
• Do you hear any buzz from the motor when you press the start switch? if so then you may have a bad motor or centrifugal switch.

There is usually a wiring diagram on the inside of the lower cover but if you need any service info then let me have an email and I can send it to you.

Jem

It turned out to be the thermal fuse on the exhaust duct. Thank you for the info and all that replied . It’s the first time i came across one of these dryers.

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