keny
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So far i've managed to get the dryer into the basement. The washer should be brought in tomorrow, or when I can get some assistance.
Cosmetically, the machine looks very clean. I was assured that it functioned “perfectly” and had no issues. Yeah, right.
My first job was to take the back of the machine off, and vacuum all the dust and lint from wherever I could reach. It wasn't really that dirty, but taking a better look in the cabinet I found tucked under the exhaust pipe, two wires hanging (yellow and orange), attached to the wires was what looks like a burned or melted sensor or thermostat. That's only a guess from me, as to what the part really is. That was attached to a heat or flame resistant burned looking, crumbling cardboard-like material. I hope it isn't asbestos. A photo is attached.
At any rate, I took my life in my hands, and plugged the thing in. No, it isn't connected to the gas line yet!
It worked fine otherwise; drum tumbled, timer advanced, glow-coil or whatever it's called, lit up.
So, with what looks like a displaced burned part, the dryer set-up is on hold for the moment.
By the way, there is no obvious spot that I can see, where this part would have been attached or fit into. Also, looking a the schematic found in the console, I don't see any part represented that has a yellow and orange wire connected to it.
The machine's model number is DDG9280DBLWH.
I'd like to use this machine if can be used safely, assuming a new part can be found, and if there's clear direction as to where the part should be placed. I'd really rather not burn the house down.
Experienced advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Cosmetically, the machine looks very clean. I was assured that it functioned “perfectly” and had no issues. Yeah, right.
My first job was to take the back of the machine off, and vacuum all the dust and lint from wherever I could reach. It wasn't really that dirty, but taking a better look in the cabinet I found tucked under the exhaust pipe, two wires hanging (yellow and orange), attached to the wires was what looks like a burned or melted sensor or thermostat. That's only a guess from me, as to what the part really is. That was attached to a heat or flame resistant burned looking, crumbling cardboard-like material. I hope it isn't asbestos. A photo is attached.
At any rate, I took my life in my hands, and plugged the thing in. No, it isn't connected to the gas line yet!
It worked fine otherwise; drum tumbled, timer advanced, glow-coil or whatever it's called, lit up.
So, with what looks like a displaced burned part, the dryer set-up is on hold for the moment.
By the way, there is no obvious spot that I can see, where this part would have been attached or fit into. Also, looking a the schematic found in the console, I don't see any part represented that has a yellow and orange wire connected to it.
The machine's model number is DDG9280DBLWH.
I'd like to use this machine if can be used safely, assuming a new part can be found, and if there's clear direction as to where the part should be placed. I'd really rather not burn the house down.
Experienced advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
