How to Cycle the Thermostat on a Maytag MDE9700

The cycle thermostat on the Maytag MDE9700 regulates the operating temperature. When the temperature inside the dryer is less than 155 degrees Fahrenheit, the cycle thermostat will have resistance. This allows the heating element to heat the dryer when turned on. When the cycle thermostat surpasses 155 F, the thermostat turns off the heating element to prevent the dryer from overheating. The best way to know if your cycle thermostat works is to test it with an ohmmeter.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver
• Ohmmeter

Instructions

1. Disconnect the dryer from its electrical outlet.

2. Locate the screws at the bottom of the front panel, and then remove them with a screwdriver. Pull the front panel outward from the bottom, and then pull down to release the retaining clips at the top of the front panel.

3. Pull the electrical harness off the door switch, and then place the front panel off to the side.

4. Locate the cycle thermostat. The cycle thermostat bolts to the bottom of the heating element canister. It has a large purple wire connected to the left terminal and a large red wire connected to the right terminal.

5. Pull the purple wire off the right terminal. Leave the red wire attached to the right terminal.

6. Place the red lead of your ohmmeter on the terminal for the purple wire, and place the black lead of the ohmmeter on the terminal for the red wire.

7. Inspect the reading. If the reading shows zero, the thermostat works properly. If the reading shows infinity, the thermostat does not work.

References

• Do-It-Yourself Washing Machine and Dryer Repair Help: How to Check & Replace the Cycling Thermostat In a Maytag Electric or Gas Dryer
• Appliance Aid: Maytag Dryers