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Model: DNCD450EGBWC	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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rgoslo		#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:19:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2016(UTC) Posts: 5		dryer starts, the drum is turning, and it gets hot. after five minutes dryer cuts off. it will start right back up then cuts off in about 5 minutes. unit is clean and exhaust line is clear. how can I fix?
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brobriffin		#2 Posted : Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:06:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Its very likely the motor is bad and overheating. Here is the part you will need. GE WE17X22217 Kit Motor and Pulley - AppliancePartsPros.com
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rgoslo		#3 Posted : Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:39:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2016(UTC) Posts: 5		When I Run The Dryer In The Cool Down Mode (no Heat) It Does Not Cut Off. Would It Still Be The Motor?
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brobriffin		#4 Posted : Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:25:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		How long will it run in that mode?
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rgoslo		#5 Posted : Friday, November 11, 2016 6:07:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2016(UTC) Posts: 5		dryer runs full cycle ( 20 min)
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brobriffin		#6 Posted : Friday, November 11, 2016 6:56:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		No if it only shuts down in heat mode then the motor is likely ok. Have you tried in other modes like delicate mode (low heat)? It may be a problem with the control board. GE WE4M296 Electronic Board - AppliancePartsPros.com I doubt its an issue with the thermostats as they only shut down the heat not turn off the dryer. Its not the thermal fuse it doesn't reset.
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rgoslo		#7 Posted : Monday, November 14, 2016 5:29:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/16/2016(UTC) Posts: 5		yes, in all heat modes it shuts off.
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brobriffin		#8 Posted : Monday, November 14, 2016 1:16:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 781 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I would be inclined to say the control board is having power issues. Try replacing it.
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