Figcastle
Premium Member
- Model Number
- DE08-US0
- Brand
- Fisher & Paykel
- Age
- More than 10 years
Fisher & Paykel Dryer DE08-US0. The dryer is 18 years old.
My current issue developed after trying to resolve the dryer shutting off after 2-3 minutes.
When I move the timer knob from the OFF setting, there is a buzzing noise. If I let it continue, there is an additional noise. I opened up the dryer to try and find the source of the secondary noise. The noise was lower down on the back of the dryer. I then noticed the heating element was on and I could smell the heat. I was shocked because I did not press the start button. I had just replaced the Timer, WE4M187. The buzzing happened with the old and with the new timer. I immediately unplugged the dryer.
Before the buzzing started, I would restart the dryer multiple times to dry clothes. Turn timer to Automatic Cottons, press Start. Dryer would run 2-3 minutes then shut off. Wait. Press Start again. Dryer would run 5-15 minutes. Shut off. Repeat. Once the clothes were dry sometimes the dryer would shut off other times I would notice it had been running at least 15 minutes and I would check the clothes.
Before replacing cycling thermostat, dryer ran at least 10-15 minutes before shutting off. Normal heat with vent.
After replacing the cycling thermostat, the dryer began shutting off after 2-3 minutes. Normal heat with vent.
After replacing the door switch and cleaning the dryer vents, still shut off after 2-3 minutes initially however, the longer runs ranged from 20-46 minutes. Normal heat with vent.
Next replaced the motor. Initial run 2-3 minutes. Wait. Try again and the dryer would run up to 15 minutes.
Wiped the moisture sensor with soap & water. Normal heat with vent.
Next replaced cycling bias thermostat, interlock switch, and door latch. Wiped the moisture sensor with alcohol. Initial run 2-3 minutes. Wait. 10-15 minutes. Repeat. This time I was running on Med heat with no vent. I saw this in a forum. It was doing fine on Med heat and no vent. Then I attached the vent. It was still doing well. Suddenly, one day I went to set the timer and I heard the buzzing noise. I decided to replace the Timer.
Note: all of the above mentioned dryer loads were partial loads. I have seen the Timer advance on Sensor dry. It advanced on Timed Dry with no heat. The dryer ran at least 7 minutes initially on Timed and Sensor dry with no heat. I turned the dryer off after 7 minutes.
Before the dryer shut issue I had replaced the heating element, lint duct trap, front bearing and rear bearing. The Dryer used to squeak horribly. The Dryer ran find for many months.
I appreciate any assistance.
It is my understanding that Fisher Paykel is really a GE. All of the part numbers listed for this dryer are GE parts.
My current issue developed after trying to resolve the dryer shutting off after 2-3 minutes.
When I move the timer knob from the OFF setting, there is a buzzing noise. If I let it continue, there is an additional noise. I opened up the dryer to try and find the source of the secondary noise. The noise was lower down on the back of the dryer. I then noticed the heating element was on and I could smell the heat. I was shocked because I did not press the start button. I had just replaced the Timer, WE4M187. The buzzing happened with the old and with the new timer. I immediately unplugged the dryer.
Before the buzzing started, I would restart the dryer multiple times to dry clothes. Turn timer to Automatic Cottons, press Start. Dryer would run 2-3 minutes then shut off. Wait. Press Start again. Dryer would run 5-15 minutes. Shut off. Repeat. Once the clothes were dry sometimes the dryer would shut off other times I would notice it had been running at least 15 minutes and I would check the clothes.
Before replacing cycling thermostat, dryer ran at least 10-15 minutes before shutting off. Normal heat with vent.
After replacing the cycling thermostat, the dryer began shutting off after 2-3 minutes. Normal heat with vent.
After replacing the door switch and cleaning the dryer vents, still shut off after 2-3 minutes initially however, the longer runs ranged from 20-46 minutes. Normal heat with vent.
Next replaced the motor. Initial run 2-3 minutes. Wait. Try again and the dryer would run up to 15 minutes.
Wiped the moisture sensor with soap & water. Normal heat with vent.
Next replaced cycling bias thermostat, interlock switch, and door latch. Wiped the moisture sensor with alcohol. Initial run 2-3 minutes. Wait. 10-15 minutes. Repeat. This time I was running on Med heat with no vent. I saw this in a forum. It was doing fine on Med heat and no vent. Then I attached the vent. It was still doing well. Suddenly, one day I went to set the timer and I heard the buzzing noise. I decided to replace the Timer.
Note: all of the above mentioned dryer loads were partial loads. I have seen the Timer advance on Sensor dry. It advanced on Timed Dry with no heat. The dryer ran at least 7 minutes initially on Timed and Sensor dry with no heat. I turned the dryer off after 7 minutes.
Before the dryer shut issue I had replaced the heating element, lint duct trap, front bearing and rear bearing. The Dryer used to squeak horribly. The Dryer ran find for many months.
I appreciate any assistance.
It is my understanding that Fisher Paykel is really a GE. All of the part numbers listed for this dryer are GE parts.