Amana LE8217*2 - SECTION V - Service Helps; Motor Does Not Run Troubleshooting

a WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.
• Never start the dryer with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
W001
60
RS3200001 (502992R3)
Rev. 3
SECTION V
Service Helps
a WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.
• Never start the dryer with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
W001
*Mechanical Timer Models only
=Electronic Control Models only
IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram for aid in testing dryer components.
POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT
62. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN
Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord Has the laundry room fuse(s) blown or become
not plugged in. loosened, or are circuit breakers open? The dryer
itself does not have an electrical fuse. Be sure to
check both fuses on Electric models.
Loading door not closed or inoperative door switch. Close door or test switch and replace if inoperative.
Timer improperly set. Reset timer, or try another cycle.
Inoperative timer. Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Motor starting functions inoperative. Refer to MOTOR TEST SECTION to check start
No Start; or Motor hums only. switch and start windings.
Motor is dead, won't run. Refer to MOTOR TEST SECTION to check start
switch and start windings.
Wait two or three minutes for overload protector
Motor overload protector has cycled. to reset. If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to
paragraph 63.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE”,
with lint. No. 131P4, to clean and lubricate.
Bind in motor bearing. Remove belts and determine if motor shaft will spin.
Replace motor if shaft is locked up.
Loose motor wire harness connection block. Firmly press connection block onto motor switch.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.
Power cord is miswired. Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for
the correct wiring.
Inoperative electronic control. Refer to SECTION VII to check out the
electronic control operation.