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Chetlaham

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Call me confused, but I've never seen this. The timer appears to be electronic on the back, however it looks like a standard clock dial on the front. Am I seeing this correctly? Does the knob move with the cycle? Just doesn't look like an electronic dial normally does with its individual detentes.

I hate that Maytag took this route, for example those power resistors look like they're dissipating to much heat for their application and size.


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Whirlpool did the same thing, they are not any better:

https://appliantology.smugmug.com/Appliantology/Whirlpool-Dryer-Even-Heat/i-mZQcdRW/A

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All a dryer has to do is tumble, add heat, and cycle via a a snap disc thermostat. Yet somehow despite the presence of an EM timer, they had to add a pointless electronic circuit board that adds nothing of value or performance to the machine. I can only deduce this is to help with failed obsolesce because as seen here that control board is a guaranteed service call or trip to the appliance store.
 
Whirlpool did the same thing, they are not any better:

https://appliantology.smugmug.com/Appliantology/Whirlpool-Dryer-Even-Heat/i-mZQcdRW/A

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All a dryer has to do is tumble, add heat, and cycle via a a snap disc thermostat. Yet somehow despite the presence of an EM timer, they had to add a pointless electronic circuit board that adds nothing of value or performance to the machine. I can only deduce this is to help with failed obsolesce because as seen here that control board is a guaranteed service call or trip to the appliance store.
Chet, regarding the other thread about Maytag and electrolytic capacitors.....
In THIS photo you posted, notice the two tall black electrolytics near the bottom of the circuit board?
I can't tell for sure, a closeup of them would help, but the tops of them look a bit bulged - a sure sign of failing, and one looks like it's leaking.
The white resistor on the board nearby looks cooked, and the board is blackened from overheating.
I've got a great eye for things like this.
 

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