suddenly stopped working. heat element gets hot, light goes on when door open , the timer works, and when I hit start button the motor does nothing, but heat element heats up.
Hello,
Check the thermal fuse (#9 at the [B]diagram[/B]) for continuity. Replace it if there is no continuity.
Remove the wires from the heating element and check for continuity between each of the terminals and the ground. Replace the heating element if there is continuity.
Check for continuity between the terminals 1M & 2M at the motor while it’s off. Replace the motor if there is continuity.
Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/parts-for-whirlpool-wed5100vq1.html
Gene.