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1968 WHIRLPOOL

COPPER WHIRLPOOL DRYER

DE606 Hi Try checking the thermostats , the control switch, door seal, the drum baffles and the carbon brush. I agree these dryers can be a bit of a pain but you will love it once you get it working again. Tom

Frigidaire! I just have to say these are beautiful machines!!! Tom Q

Frigidaire! I just have to say beautiful machines !!!! Tom Q

DE606 SUCCESS !!!!! HI I just had to check one more time .I replaced the capacitor for the electronic dry control, and ran a new ground from the ground screw on the back of the dryer cabinet. I must have overlooked it and success at last. It works and is fixed :) :)

DE606 Hi Everyone I just got done checking the baffles took them out checked the copper wires for continutiy. They were cranky but did have continuity. I replaced the carbon brush and spring. I also replaced the control switch and chime actuator. Unfortunatly still no luck. It must be the...

DE606 HI Toggleswitch I replaced the relay/solenoid and checked the capacitor and it checks good. the solenoid is nos that the parts supplier had lying around. Im not sure waht to check next. Tom

DE606 Hi WCD63 I tested the control switch and there is continuity between 14 and 15. The wires on the baffles are strong and tight. All polarity is correct. Im ready for the next step. :)

DE606 Hi Everyone thank you for the compliments.These machines really were a diamond in the rough. Thank you WCD63 I'll check thoes connections and let you know what i have found.thanks again Tom

De606 I am not sure because i picked thise up from the ladys son. He said that she was using them up untill she passed away. They sat unused for a year or two in his heated basement. That is all i know. I wish i had more info.

DE 606 Hi Appnut Thank you for the complement. This set was owned by a 90 year old lady that used them very sparingly. By any chance would you know what could be the problem with the dryer? It wont turn off automaticly on any cycle.

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