keny
Member
I've made some progress with both the washer and dryer. However now I've got more concerns and questions about both machines.
As far as the dryer goes, I got the new drum glides in, the "limit switch" or thermostat on the top of the gas burner area in, and put it all back together.
I turned it on, and it seemed to heat fine; the flame cycled off and on. Though watching it internally, with the top off, I didn't know the flame travelled and blew all the way to the back of the machine. That looked a little scary, but I THINK that's the way it is supposed to work. Anyway, I let it operate with a first real cycle with damp clothing, but noticed a burning plastic, electrical burning, or chemical kind of smell after about 15 minutes. Something like a strong "magic marker" permanent ink odor. I can't tell where it's coming from, but when I get my nose around the timer area, it seems to be strong there. Perhaps that's only because it's the highest point on the machine. I let the dryer complete the cycle anyway. The clothes ended up properly dry, but reeking of the burned smell. Never any visible smoke I might add.
I did put a small bit of electrical tape over that old heat resistant cardboard cover from the old thermostat to hold it in place. And, I could probably remove that board altogether as John L. said, but I don't know if that's the source. It smells like more electrical or as described above. I hope it's not the new part melting and about to blow again for some reason. Also, the end of cycle buzzer might need a "limit switch" of its own. Near the end of a drying cycle it buzzes seemingly endlessly and annoyingly, until you move the timer forward manually, or go insane (whichever comes first). Is there any way to adjust this? Though I could live with the feature turned off.
Obviously, I am mainly concerned with the burning smell. Any recommendations or thoughts?
In regard to the washer, after struggling to turn and remove the tub bolts, I finally got them out. So now, I am about to install the new boot or tub seal. Wondering if I should put a bead of silicone around the sealing/band tightening area, or not bother. I'd like to get it right, and completely sealed the first time. Also, I purchased a new belt and just need to know if I have to remove the pump to put it on. I know it shouldn't be that difficult, but I just don't see how it could easily be done.
Please kindly advise.
Thank you.
Note to Greg: Obviously I didn't get the repair manual, and I probably should. I may yet.
As far as the dryer goes, I got the new drum glides in, the "limit switch" or thermostat on the top of the gas burner area in, and put it all back together.
I turned it on, and it seemed to heat fine; the flame cycled off and on. Though watching it internally, with the top off, I didn't know the flame travelled and blew all the way to the back of the machine. That looked a little scary, but I THINK that's the way it is supposed to work. Anyway, I let it operate with a first real cycle with damp clothing, but noticed a burning plastic, electrical burning, or chemical kind of smell after about 15 minutes. Something like a strong "magic marker" permanent ink odor. I can't tell where it's coming from, but when I get my nose around the timer area, it seems to be strong there. Perhaps that's only because it's the highest point on the machine. I let the dryer complete the cycle anyway. The clothes ended up properly dry, but reeking of the burned smell. Never any visible smoke I might add.
I did put a small bit of electrical tape over that old heat resistant cardboard cover from the old thermostat to hold it in place. And, I could probably remove that board altogether as John L. said, but I don't know if that's the source. It smells like more electrical or as described above. I hope it's not the new part melting and about to blow again for some reason. Also, the end of cycle buzzer might need a "limit switch" of its own. Near the end of a drying cycle it buzzes seemingly endlessly and annoyingly, until you move the timer forward manually, or go insane (whichever comes first). Is there any way to adjust this? Though I could live with the feature turned off.
Obviously, I am mainly concerned with the burning smell. Any recommendations or thoughts?
In regard to the washer, after struggling to turn and remove the tub bolts, I finally got them out. So now, I am about to install the new boot or tub seal. Wondering if I should put a bead of silicone around the sealing/band tightening area, or not bother. I'd like to get it right, and completely sealed the first time. Also, I purchased a new belt and just need to know if I have to remove the pump to put it on. I know it shouldn't be that difficult, but I just don't see how it could easily be done.
Please kindly advise.
Thank you.
Note to Greg: Obviously I didn't get the repair manual, and I probably should. I may yet.
