My dryer sits there all lit up like it’s ready to go and has 60 mins showing in the readout, but it is just fooling me because when I hit start it still just sits there, on 60, doing nothing, all lit up. None of the other buttons change any settings, seems she’s froze up. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Have you tried unplugging it for 5 minutes or so to see if it will reset?
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Have you tried unplugging it for 5 minutes or so to see if it will reset?
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Hey thanks for the reply. Actually it has been off for several days, been using a friends dryer as backup. When plugged back in it always displays as described.
Here are your parts
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MDE5500AYW
Here is a service manual
http://appliancedigest.com/index.php?/files/file/81-16023110-maytag-sloped-front-dryer-repair-service-manual/
You have to join the site to download the manual but it is free and this is a very good site for manuals and other info for the appliance repair DIYer.
Try to get into diagnostics to see if any thing will come up.
If no joy, I would try the following.
Connector Cleaning / Checking
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.
If no joy then odds are that the control board is shot but this is a bit of a crap shot as there is not a definitive way to check the keypad.