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Electrolux Dryer controls don't work
If your Electrolux dryer controls are not working, the most likely cause is a worn or stripped knob that is just slipping on the switch stem so the selector, timer or control won’t engage. Start by checking the selector knob, timer knob and other control knobs for cracks or stripped splines; a new knob often fixes a dryer knob not working or dryer dial not working problem. If the entire display or timer is dead inspect the power cord for breaks, burn marks or blackened terminals and replace the cord if any damage shows. If the dryer start button is the only thing refusing to respond and the door switch tests good, the thermal fuse may have blown—use a multimeter to check continuity and replace a fuse with no continuity. These checks cover the most likely causes of dryer controls not responding and will also help if your dryer start button not working or dryer controls not responding. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your Electrolux dryer.
01 - Electrolux 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 - Electrolux 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 - Electrolux 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.
Highly Likely
04 - Electrolux 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 - Electrolux 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 - Electrolux 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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Why are my dryer controls not working?
My dryer knob turns but the setting doesn’t change, what should I do?
Dryer won't start when I press Start, what could be wrong?
The whole dryer display or timer is dead, how do I troubleshoot?
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