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Maytag MDG120PV

Dryer

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BURNER HIGH LIMIT FAULT on my Maytag MDG120PV

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The temperature disk in the burner has

From Tech Sheet W15737168, p.20:

1.Access service mode to confirm the active fault code and read stored error history.

2.Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance. Expected: 10 kΩ to 12 kΩ at 77°F (25°C).

3.Check the sensor harness for opens. A reading outside 5 kΩ to 50 kΩ indicates a failed sensor.

Part WP8577274

Temperature thermistor

Error codes (18)

CodeMeaning

BURNER HIGH LIMIT FAULTThe temperature disk in the burner has opened (burner hi-limit has tripped).BURNER IGNITION CONTROL FAULTNo signal to gas valve from Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) module during trial for…BURNER PURGE FAULTThe gas valve signal is present during the prepurge time.dSFLTemperature sensor connection fault displayed when power is reestablished after…EE PROM FAULT ###Error in memory location; the ### indicates the location of the fault.EXHAUST HIGH LIMIT FAULTThe temperature disk in the exhaust has opened.EXHAUST HIGH TEMP FAULTThe temperature in the basket (tumbler) is above 220°F (104°C).FLAME FAULTFlame was detected during trial for ignition but failed sometime after; this…IGNITION FAULTGas valve did not remain open after trial for ignition, indicating no flame was…LINT ACCESS OPENThe lint drawer is open and needs to be closed.LOW VOLTAGE FAULTPower has dropped below the operating values and the system will shutdown.MAIN DOOR OPENEDA main door is open when it should be closed.MODEL ERRORThe wrong model was selected for the dryer.OPEN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROBEThe exhaust temperature probe is open or shorted.OPEN S.A.F.E. SYSTEM PROBE FAULTThe temperature probe for the S.A.F.E ROTATION FAULTThe basket (tumbler) is not rotating.SAIL SWITCH CLOSED FAULTSail switch is closed prior to startup when it should be open.SAIL SWITCH OPEN FAULTSail switch is open when it should be closed (did not close at start of drying…

Service modes (1)

S.A.F.E. System Check (Water Solenoid Valve Test)["Ensure dryer is in READY mode with no cycle loaded or in progress.","Ensure all water supply…

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