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Fridgedaire dryer model cref342asi overheating and shut down

 
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deb2707
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:10 am    Post subject: Fridgedaire dryer model cref342asi overheating and shut down Reply with quote
Hi
I have a fridgedaire dryer model cref342asi that is overheating and shutting down. The back center of the dryer gets very hot.
Help.
thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:42 pm    Post subject: dryer Reply with quote
Remove the vent hose off of the back completely and see if the dryer still does the overheating thing. Use a thermometer in the back outlet to measure the air just as we do in the field. Look for 155-160 degrees in the output air.

Report back afterward.
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