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Amana Dryer controls don't work
If your Amana dryer controls are not working or the dryer knob not working, the most common culprit is a worn or stripped knob that just spins on the control stem and fails to engage the switch. That can affect the selector knob, the timer knob or any control knob in the same way. If the entire display or timer is dead, check the power cord for breaks, exposed wires or blackened terminals next, since a bad cord will cut power to the controls. If the start button alone is unresponsive and the door switch checks out, a blown thermal fuse is a likely cause and can be tested for continuity with a multimeter. These are the usual fixes for dryer controls not responding or a dryer start button not working, and in most cases replacing the knob, cord or thermal fuse will restore operation. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement parts and step-by-step parts diagrams for your specific Amana dryer.
01 - Amana Dryer Selector Knob
A dryer selector knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the selector switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
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02 - Amana Dryer Timer Knob
The dryer's timer knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the timer stem for the control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the control.
Highly Likely
03 - Amana Dryer Control Knob
A dryer control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
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04 - Amana Dryer Power Cord
If the whole dryer display or timer is not working, the dryer's power cord could the source of the problem. Inspect the cord for any breaks or burn marks near the terminals. If the terminals appear blackened or wires are exposed through the cord's insulation, you should replace the power cord with a new one.
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05 - Amana Dryer Knob
A dryer control knob needs to be able to engage and rotate the switch stem for that control to work. If the knob is cracked or stripped out and just slips on the stem a new knob will need to be installed to properly engage the switch.
Highly Likely
06 - Amana Dryer Thermal Fuse
If just the start button is malfunctioning and you've confirmed the door switch is working properly, then it's possible the thermal fuse has blown. You can use a multimeter to test the fuse for electrical continuity. If the thermal fuse has no continuity, you'll know it has blown and will need to be replaced.
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