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Norge Dryer controls don't work
If your dryer controls are not working, start with the simplest and most likely causes: the selector, timer, or other control knobs are often cracked or stripped so they just spin on the switch stem and fail to engage the switch. Pull each knob off, inspect for damage, and replace any knob that slips; that alone fixes most dryer knob not working or dryer dial not working complaints. If the whole display or timer is dead, inspect the power cord for breaks, melted insulation, or blackened terminals and replace the cord if you see burn marks or exposed wires. If the start button is the only thing that fails and the door switch checks out, the thermal fuse can be blown; test it for continuity with a multimeter and replace a fuse that shows no continuity. These causes are listed roughly from most to least likely, and they explain why your dryer controls are not responding or why the dryer start button is not working. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer.
01 - Norge 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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Highly Likely
02 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 - Norge 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 won't my dryer controls work when I turn the knob?
The start button does nothing — could the thermal fuse be bad?
My dryer display or timer is completely dead — is the power cord the cause?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Norge dryer on RepairClinic.com?
I replaced a cracked knob and the control still won’t work — what should I check next?
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