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    slimunoz Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 11, 2011, 12:24 PM
    Dryer is smoking
    I bought a used dryer (maytag model #MDE9306AYW). When I went to hook it up, I noticed that the extension hose from the exhaust to the vent hose was missing and there was a lot of lint in the bottom. I cleaned out the lint to the best of my ability, and bought the extension hose to connect to the exhaust and flexible vent hose. When I turned on the dryer it seemed to work fine. About 3 minutes into it running, the dryer started to smoke. I immediately turned it off and unplugged it. What is causing this?
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    May 11, 2011, 02:09 PM
    Could be lint that was displaced during the move. Reclean the vent system well and try again. Does it smell like paper or cloth burning or a rubber smell?
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    May 13, 2011, 12:32 AM
    It has to be totally disassembled and cleaned, including the blower fan or it will cause a fire. DrTom4444
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