richseattle56 Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) This is a GE Dryer. Customer brought me this dryer with the left side removed. And parts missing. Customer replaced dryer motor when dryer would not start. They dont know if the motor is wired correctly.Any help would be appreciated Edited September 29, 2012 by richseattle56
richseattle56 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Posted September 28, 2012 OK I got it back together. Does any one have a wiring digram that shows which color goes to which post on the motor.
richseattle56 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) Ok The wiring that was sent are not all the same colors.I took pics of the way its hooked up now and a pic of the wiring diagram. They are attached.So here is what it is wired like now.Pink on the bottom which I think is #1 goes to idler spring switch#2 Brown goes to hi limit Thermo#3 Red W/ Black Stripe goes to the front panel I assue the mositure sensor/ and a black wire that goes to the Terminal block#4 Dark Yellow goes to Door Switch#5 2 pink wires one to the Cycling Thermo and one to the element#6 Yellow ground does go to groundCan you help from this. I hope so.Thanks Edited September 29, 2012 by richseattle56
richseattle56 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) OK the wiring that the other guy did, as soon as you plugged the dryer in the motor word buzz. I used the wiring diagram on the tech sheet and now it does not buzz but the motor and heater comes on as soon as you turn it to any cycle start switch is not shorted it test good. I must have a couple wires messed up. The new motor is part#WE17X10010. Repair Clinic said that it comes with instructions how to put in my customer says it did not come with any instrctions. Does anyone have thst sheet, or have a suggestin on how I can get it?Any help would be appreciated. Edited September 29, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 I've been searching ...many people with the same problem ..that Motor (from the kit) is only used on a few GE models ..
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 OK... looks like. . . . . . . M6 ... M5 ... M4 ... M3 ... M2 ... M1. . . . . . .Pink . Red . Brn/Yel . . . Purple . Black
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Should I go by the diagram from manage my life on an earlier post, for what the numbers are ie. M1 M2 These are the color of wires I have:Brown goes to hi limit Thermo(2 wires)Red W/ Black Stripe goes to the front panel I assue the mositure sensor/ and a black wire that goes to the Terminal blockDark Yellow goes to Door Switch(2 wires) purple wires one to the Cycling Thermo and one to the elementYellow ground does go to groundPink wire goes to the belt switch Edited September 30, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 1) Brown goes to hi limit Thermo2) (2 wires) Red W/ Black Stripe goes to the front panel I assue the mositure sensor/ and a black wire that goes to the Terminal block3) Dark Yellow goes to Door Switch4) (2 wires) purple wires one to the Cycling Thermo and one to the element5) Yellow ground does go to ground6) Pink wire goes to the belt switch1) doesn't Brown go through the Idler Spring Switch (and turns to Pink) before it gets to the Motor? >>> Pink would be M62) I only see one Red/Black wire and it also connects to the larger Black Wire from L2 power >>> M1 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)3) wiring diagram shows Door Switch wire is Brown/Yellow >>> M44) Heater Element Purple >>> M2 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)5) Yellow is Neutral >> doesn't go to Motor Connector6) Pink >>> M6
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 Where is M1, M2, etc. in relation to ground?
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 as noted on my last photo of the MotorM6 ... to ,... M1from left to right
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 there may be an "empty" M7 on the far left
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) no motor busses when i plug in but does not start. This motor wiring is different then old motor, so I guess the tech sheet is usless. Edited September 30, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 1) doesn't Brown go through the Idler Spring Switch (and turns to Pink) before it gets to the Motor? >>> Pink would be M62) I only see one Red/Black wire and it also connects to the larger Black Wire from L2 power >>> M1 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)3) wiring diagram shows Door Switch wire is Brown/Yellow >>> M44) Heater Element Purple >>> M2 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)5) Yellow is Neutral >> doesn't go to Motor Connector6) Pink >>> M6is the above true ?post better (angle) picture of your connections to your MotorDo you have any pictures or notes about the connections on your "old" Motor ?
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 it could be:. . . .wires of the Motor . . Blue . . . . .Orange . . . . .Black .. . . . . . . M5 ... M4 ... M3 ... M6 ... M1 ... M2. . . . . . .Red . Brn/Yel . . . Pink .. Black..Purpleare the Motor terminals numbered ?
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Just the tech sheet. I maybe able to get the Instruction Sheet for the new motor from my local parts company. But that wont be till monday. This motor is wired differently from the old motor. Yes the motor terminals are numbered.1 at far right on picture through 9.This site shows a different combination for M1, M2 etc. but when I hook it up that way the motor and element come on as soon as you put it on any cycle.http://www.managemyl...-motor-ge-dryer Edited September 30, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 can you post a picture of your "new" Motor that shows the terminal numbers ?and a photo of the Switch shown at managemylife
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Tried latest configuration you sent me still motor just buzzing as soon as I pluged it in. If you goto the managemylife post link'd above you can see the numbering of terminal posts, click on the picture and scroll down to the bottom of the pic.Also if I hook it up according to the managemylife page the motor and heater come on as soon as you put it on any cycle. I dont have a blue so I put the purple on that terminal. Edited September 30, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Black and Purple are 220v for the Heater...Don't worry about them for now..If connected to the wrong terminals, it could ruin your MotorLeave them disconnected for now (taped)another thought...http://www.applianceaid.com/ge-dryer-motor-replacement.php
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 This is what I got from another site. But I dont see the same colors of wires. HELP.WE17X10010_Universal_wiring_connections1.pdf
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 1) Brown goes to hi limit Thermo2) (2 wires) Red W/ Black Stripe goes to the front panel I assue the mositure sensor/ and a black wire that goes to the Terminal block3) Dark Yellow goes to Door Switch4) (2 wires) purple wires one to the Cycling Thermo and one to the element5) Yellow ground does go to ground6) Pink wire goes to the belt switch1) doesn't Brown go through the Idler Spring Switch (and turns to Pink) before it gets to the Motor? >>> Pink would be M62) I only see one Red/Black wire and it also connects to the larger Black Wire from L2 power >>> M1 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)3) wiring diagram shows Door Switch wire is Brown/Yellow >>> M44) Heater Element Purple >>> M2 (Motor Centrifugal Switch)5) Yellow is Neutral >> doesn't go to Motor Connector6) Pink >>> M6is the above true ?do you have pictures (or notes) of your "old" Motor (Switch) before the wires were removed ?and what wire colors do you have on the Motor...your wiring diagrams says:Red from Start SwitchBrn/Yel from Door SwtchPink from Idler Spring SwitchBlack from L2Purple from Heater Element
richseattle56 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) have no red.Other than no red the above what was last posted is correct.No notes or picks of previous motor wiring but the tech sheet I posted shows the original. Edited September 30, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 have no red.I see some Red wires in the pictrure of your Motor you posted ..Your wiring diagrams shows RedThere should be (5) connections to the Motor ...What color wires are they ?
richseattle56 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) pink to idler arm switchyellow to door switchpurple to element and cycling thermobrown to hi-limit thermoblack to terminal block/ (a red wire with a black stripecomes off the black wire connector goes to I think the door light. It goes inside door frame.Did you look at theTech sheet I posted about how to wire the newer style motor? Edited October 1, 2012 by richseattle56
RegUS_PatOff Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 (earlier, you said Yellow goes to ground)you're missing wire (Red ?) to Start Switch
richseattle56 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) White goes to ground Edited October 1, 2012 by richseattle56
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