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This part 279311 is compatible with:
- Product Type:
- Dryer, Washer/Dryer Combo
- Brands:
- Amana
How to Replace Igniter 279311
Step 1 of 18Unplug the Dryer
For your safety, always unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet before beginning any repairs.
Remove Lint Screen and Screws
Pull the lint screen out of its housing. Then, using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws located inside the lint screen slot.
Release Top Panel Clips
Insert a putty knife into the seam between the top and front panels to release the two spring clips holding the top down. Push in on the putty knife to disengage each clip.
Lift Top Panel and Disconnect Wires
Lift the top panel and hinge it back. Locate the door switch wire harness on the right side and disconnect it by pressing the locking tab.
Remove Front Panel
Remove the two screws at the top of the front panel. With the screws removed, you can lift the entire front panel up and off the retaining clips at the bottom, then set it aside.
Release Belt Tension
Reach inside the dryer to the motor and idler pulley assembly. Push the idler pulley to the right to release the tension on the drive belt, then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
Remove the Drum
Use the loosened drive belt as a handle to lift the drum up and out of the dryer cabinet.
Disconnect the Old Igniter
Locate the igniter on the burner tube assembly. Disconnect its wire harness from the main harness.
Remove the Old Igniter
Using a quarter-inch nut driver or socket, loosen the mounting screw holding the igniter in place. Slide the old igniter out of its bracket.
Install the New Igniter
Handle the new igniter carefully, avoiding any contact with the gray element. Slide the new igniter into the mounting bracket and secure it by tightening the mounting screw.
Reconnect the Igniter Wires
Plug the new igniter's wire harness back into the main harness connector until it clicks into place.
Reinstall the Drum
Position the drum back inside the dryer cabinet, resting the rear rim on the two support rollers.
Route the Drive Belt
From underneath, loop the belt around the motor shaft and the idler pulley in a zig-zag formation. The grooved side of the belt should face the drum, and the flat side should contact the idler pulley.
Align the Belt and Reinstall Front Panel
Rotate the drum by hand to ensure the belt is properly aligned. Then, reinstall the front panel by hooking it onto the bottom retaining clips and aligning the drum with the front seal.
Secure Front Panel and Reconnect Wires
Reinstall the two screws at the top of the front panel to secure it. Next, reconnect the door switch wire harness.
Close and Secure the Top Panel
Lower the main top panel and press down firmly on the front corners to snap the spring clips back into place.
Reinstall Lint Screen and Final Screws
Secure the top panel by reinstalling the two screws in the lint screen housing. Once the screws are tight, slide the lint screen back into place.
Plug in and Test
Plug the dryer's power cord back into the wall outlet. Your repair is now complete, and you can test the dryer to ensure it is heating properly.
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About the Igniter
The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly. If the igniter is not working, the gas will not ignite, preventing the dryer from heating. To determine if the igniter has burned out, use a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the igniter does not have continuity, replace it.