My Kenmore Series 70 Dryer was on all night and now won't start...

[jakeblue]

hello and thanks in advance for your help.

the dryer (it's electric) was purchased new in 2001 and i have had no problems with it till now.

so.. last night i set the dryer, but accidentally left the setting just past the 'More Dry' setting.. so the dryer just kept going all night.

this morning the dryer was still going and i turned it off. the clothes seemed warm.. but i wouldn't say HOT.  they sure were dry though.

now the dryer will not turn on at all.

can anyone please tell me what happened and if this could be an 'easy' fix ?

Model 110.60702990

i really need this to be easy and inexpensive.  i can't afford this right now.

thanks again.

[schaffersapplian]

Unplug the dryer.

Unscrew the back of the dryer.   (1/4 screws)

Take a multi meter an check the thermal fuse for continuity.


Check this video out.

http://www.youtube.com/v/aUQQJAxkZ0g?fs=1&hl=en_US"

There's more to it then just this, but we need to know the state of this fuse before going any further.  We will get you running

[AJ]

Hi,

Please post the model number for us. The model number can be found on the model/serial number tag that is often located near the inside of the dryer door.

[jakeblue]

found the model #  110.60702990

hope this helps...

thanks for all the help so far...

[JWWebster]

If the fuse is bad look for reasons why it overheated.

Click pictures to enlarge:

[jumptrout51]

The control thermostat would be a suspect part since the dryer was set for a automatic setting and not timed dry.

[Washaman]

Since it ran all night, and did not overheat, then there was no heat? Check the thermal fuse at the top of the heater. Is it open?

[jakeblue]

i removed the fuse as advised and had it checked. the fuse appears to still be good and working. 

any idea what else the problem could be ?

once again.. the dryer setting was just past the 'more dry' setting ans stayed on all night. dryer was still running in the morning..  but now will not start.

thanks again for all the help... and i appreciate any additional advice you can offer.

[Washaman]

Did you check both fuses? There is one on top of the element housing?

[jakeblue]

how do i locate the 2nd fuse (on top of the element housing) ?  this is the first i have heard of a 2nd fuse.

thanks again and again....

[JWWebster]

Click on pictures to enlarge

[jakeblue]

the first fuse i was asked to check is still good..

which is my next option ?   sorry to be a bother.

thanks again..

did my photo post ?

[JWWebster]

In the photo you have the 300f limit removed. Is that the one you say is ok?

[jakeblue]

no.. it's the Thermal Fuse which i already checked and is ok.   

i only took out the one you noticed as i am confused as to which i am to check next. 

can you tell me what to check next based on the photo i attached ?  or do you need a different photo ?

thanks again.....

[Washaman]

Don't see the attached photo, but if you checked the white fuse and it was ok, then stand behind the dryer. Look at the silver duct on the right, follow it to the top and you will see two red wire attached to another fuse on that silver duct. Check it for continuity.