Countdown timer not working

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ALL PARAMETERS CAN BE ADJUSTED BY USING KEYS

GIVEN BACKSIDE...KEYS ARE

MODE (LONG PRESS-4 SEC) TO ENTER INTO SETTINGS;

UP/DOWN TO CHANGE THE PARAMETERS; \

*C/*F KEY TO TOGGLE BETWEEN TO TEMPERATURE FORMAT;

SNOOZE BUTTON TO SET SNOOZE IN ALARM-MULTIPLE SNOOZE CAN BE SET;

RESET KEY CAN BE USED TO RESET CLOCK TO DEFAULT;

DAY COUNTDOWN , AND TIME COUNTDOWN CAN BE ADJUSTED;

DETAILED INFORMATION TO SET THE CLOCK

INSERT CELLS;-SCREEN SHOWS DEFAULT VALUES-INITIAL MUSIC WILL RING;
LONG PRESS MODE BUTTON-KEEP IT PRESSED UNTIL 12 STARTS BLINKING;
USE UP /DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST HOURS...
THEN SIMPLY PRESS MODE AGAIN, NOW MINUTES 00 IS DEFAULT WILL START BLINKING;
USE UP/DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST MINUTES;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW YEAR 2002 DEFAULT BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW MONTH BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST CURRENT MONTH;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW DATE BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW 12:00 BLINKING WITH ALARM SIGN (FOR ALARM SET);USE UP/DOWN KEYS TO SET ALARM, FIRST HOURS AND THEN MINUTES FOR ALARM; THEN ON PRESSING YOU CAN SELECT SNOOZE MINUTES;
AFTER SNOOZE ON PRESSING MODE AGAIN YOU CAN SELECT DAY COUNTDOWN TO SELECT 999 DAYS COUNTDOWN FROM CURRENT DATE;

when watch displays time and everything .....
each and every buttons has some function;(shortcuts)
press down to toggle between 12hr/24hr format;
press up to enter contdown timer;
press snooze to set snooze in alarm;
press c/f to toggle between two temperature formats;
press mode to toggle between alarm time and current time

Good Morning Ray, this is Z. Thank you for your question!

From what you have described it sounds like your Electrolux dryer may either have a communication error from the main control board or the timer itself may not be operating correctly. You can attempt resetting your dryer by unplugging it or flipping off the breaker for about ten minutes. If the problem still persists, it would be advisable to contact an experienced appliance repair tech to assist further.

Check water inlet. Check for kinks in hose. Check the inline strainer in the fill solenoid. You say it makes an attempt to fill, is this because you can hear water trickling? If so I would suggest get to g the fill solenoid replaced as it may be blocked or not opening fully

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1) Did timer work before and stop working?
If timer stopped working, then buy another one for $15.

2) Is this a new timer?
Is the wiring correct?
Does the on-off switch turn load on and off?

GE 15068 is countdown timer.
Following link has a photo showing example timer:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/311ev7wNxkL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
To operate countdown functions, move slide switch to Timer.
Rotate dial to one of the numbers shown on dial, for example 15.
Timer will turn on Load.
Timer begins counting down for 15 minutes.
When countdown expires, load turns off.

1) Leviton 6515 is incandescent only:
http://www.amazon.com/Leviton-6515M-I-2-5-10-15-Electronic-Incandescent/dp/B0007NOZDI

2) Below is list of countdown timers with horsepower rating so they work for fans:

GE15088 countdown timer is rated 3/4 hp
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay

Intermatic spring wound countdown timers are rated for 2 horsepower
http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/in-wall%20timers/decorator%20spring%20wound%20timers.aspx

Woods spring-wound countdown timer says bath/ ceiling fans, but doesn't give horsepower
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Wood-59700-series--spring-wound.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#countdown

Woods push-button countdown is 1/4 horsepower
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59014-Decora-12-8-4-2-12-Hour/dp/B002C54GH4

Wattstopper RT50 at Grainger shows 1/6 horsepower rating
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WATT-STOPPER-Time-Switch-2HTE1?Pid=search

3) Following timers are NOT rated for fans:

Lutron MA-T51 countdown timer specifically says it cannot be used for motors.
http://www.amazon.com/Lutron-MA-T51-WH-Maestro-Countdown-Timer/dp/B001EFV1DA
http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/0301041A.pdf

Pass and Seymour RT1 countdown does not show rating for horsepower, so this timer will probably not work for fan motor
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg8Zarcd/

A) GE 15069 image at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/60-minute-Automatic-Shut-Off-Timer-Switch/dp/B002DNAE7Q

15069 manual
http://www.jascoproducts.com/support/manual-downloads/applications/DocumentLibraryManager/upload/In-Wall-15069-Manual-eng.pdf

Manual shows GE 15069 countdown timer is rated up to 1/2 horsepower
Whole house fan is likely 3/4 horsepower >> check nameplate on fan motor.

B) work around:
Hook timer up to a contactor/relay.
Timer turns on 120 volt, 7 watt contactor coil.
Contactor turns on fan motor
http://waterheatertimer.org/H230A.html
Square D contactor at Grainger
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SQUARE-D-Compact-Contactor-5B132?Pid=search
http://www.pexsupply.com/Furnas-Controls-45EG20AF-2-Pole-30-Amp-120V-Contactor
I buy these contactors at local HVAC supply for $15
add a comment if you need help wiring this device.

C) List below shows countdown timers with horsepower rating:
GE15088 countdown timer is rated 3/4 hp
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay

Intermatic spring wound countdown timers are rated for 2 horsepower
http://www.intermatic.com/products/timers/in-wall%20timers/decorator%20spring%20wound%20timers.aspx

Woods spring-wound countdown timer says bath/ ceiling fans, but doesn't give horsepower
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Wood-59700-series--spring-wound.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/Woods-timers-and-manuals.html#countdown

Woods push-button countdown is 1/4 horsepower
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59014-Decora-12-8-4-2-12-Hour/dp/B002C54GH4

Lutron MA-T51 countdown timer specifically says it cannot be used for motors, which says the electronics inside each device is Load specific
http://www.amazon.com/Lutron-MA-T51-WH-Maestro-Countdown-Timer/dp/B001EFV1DA
http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/0301041A.pdf

Pass and Seymour RT1 countdown does not show rating for horsepower, so this timer will probably not work for fan motor
http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xg8Zarcd/

Wattstopper RT50 at Grainger shows 1/6 horsepower rating
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WATT-STOPPER-Time-Switch-2HTE1?Pid=search

ALL PARAMETERS CAN BE ADJUSTED BY USING KEYS

GIVEN BACKSIDE...KEYS ARE

MODE (LONG PRESS-4 SEC) TO ENTER INTO SETTINGS;

UP/DOWN TO CHANGE THE PARAMETERS; \

*C/*F KEY TO TOGGLE BETWEEN TO TEMPERATURE FORMAT;

SNOOZE BUTTON TO SET SNOOZE IN ALARM-MULTIPLE SNOOZE CAN BE SET;

RESET KEY CAN BE USED TO RESET CLOCK TO DEFAULT;

DAY COUNTDOWN , AND TIME COUNTDOWN CAN BE ADJUSTED;

DETAILED INFORMATION TO SET THE CLOCK

INSERT CELLS;-SCREEN SHOWS DEFAULT VALUES-INITIAL MUSIC WILL RING;
LONG PRESS MODE BUTTON-KEEP IT PRESSED UNTIL 12 STARTS BLINKING;
USE UP /DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST HOURS...
THEN SIMPLY PRESS MODE AGAIN, NOW MINUTES 00 IS DEFAULT WILL START BLINKING;
USE UP/DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST MINUTES;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW YEAR 2002 DEFAULT BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW MONTH BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST CURRENT MONTH;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW DATE BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW 12:00 BLINKING WITH ALARM SIGN (FOR ALARM SET);USE UP/DOWN KEYS TO SET ALARM, FIRST HOURS AND THEN MINUTES FOR ALARM; THEN ON PRESSING YOU CAN SELECT SNOOZE MINUTES;
AFTER SNOOZE ON PRESSING MODE AGAIN YOU CAN SELECT DAY COUNTDOWN TO SELECT 999 DAYS COUNTDOWN FROM CURRENT DATE;

when watch displays time and everything .....
each and every buttons has some function;(shortcuts)
press down to toggle between 12hr/24hr format;
press up to enter contdown timer;
press snooze to set snooze in alarm;
press c/f to toggle between two temperature formats;
press mode to toggle between alarm time and current time

MODE (LONG PRESS-4 SEC) TO ENTER INTO SETTINGS;

UP/DOWN TO CHANGE THE PARAMETERS; \

*C/*F KEY TO TOGGLE BETWEEN TO TEMPERATURE FORMAT;

SNOOZE BUTTON TO SET SNOOZE IN ALARM-MULTIPLE SNOOZE CAN BE SET;

RESET KEY CAN BE USED TO RESET CLOCK TO DEFAULT;

DAY COUNTDOWN , AND TIME COUNTDOWN CAN BE ADJUSTED;

DETAILED INFORMATION TO SET THE CLOCK

INSERT CELLS;-SCREEN SHOWS DEFAULT VALUES-INITIAL MUSIC WILL RING;
LONG PRESS MODE BUTTON-KEEP IT PRESSED UNTIL 12 STARTS BLINKING;
USE UP /DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST HOURS...
THEN SIMPLY PRESS MODE AGAIN, NOW MINUTES 00 IS DEFAULT WILL START BLINKING;
USE UP/DOWN BUTTON TO ADJUST MINUTES;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW YEAR 2002 DEFAULT BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW MONTH BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST CURRENT MONTH;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW DATE BLINKING, USE UP/DOWN KEY TO ADJUST YEAR;
AGAIN PRESS MODE, SCREEN WILL SHOW 12:00 BLINKING WITH ALARM SIGN (FOR ALARM SET);USE UP/DOWN KEYS TO SET ALARM, FIRST HOURS AND THEN MINUTES FOR ALARM; THEN ON PRESSING YOU CAN SELECT SNOOZE MINUTES;
AFTER SNOOZE ON PRESSING MODE AGAIN YOU CAN SELECT DAY COUNTDOWN TO SELECT 999 DAYS COUNTDOWN FROM CURRENT DATE;

when watch displays time and everything .....
each and every buttons has some function;(shortcuts)
press down to toggle between 12hr/24hr format;
press up to enter contdown timer;
press snooze to set snooze in alarm;
press c/f to toggle between two temperature formats;
press mode to toggle between alarm time and current time;

Operating functions:
To set the clock, press and hold the clock/timer button for three seconds. A clock icon will appear on the left side of the screen. Input the time using the numerical buttons and then click the clock/timer button to save the time.
To set the timer, press and release the clock/timer button so that the display shows all zeroes. Enter the desired time using the keypad. Press start/stop to start the countdown. The countdown may be paused by pressing the stop/start button and resumed by pressing the same button again.
When countdown is complete, timer will beep continuously for thirty seconds and display will flash. Timer will then beep every ten seconds for ten minutes until the stop/start button is pressed.
This timer will also time up to time activities. To start count up, press clear/memory so timer reads all zeroes. Press stop/start and a plus sign will appear on the right side of the screen as the timer begins counting up.

SHU 53 MODELS To start test program, press and hold both SCRUB WASH and DELICATE/ECONO program buttons, then turn unit on by pressing ON/OFF button. Initially, control module version # will be displayed (e.g./ ?21? = version 1 with jumper). When wash program buttons are released, lights above them will flash. To end test program, press ON/OFF button. To check each program indicator light, press its button. To check Cycle Countdown display, Refill Rinse Agent light and REGULAR WASH light, press REGULAR WASH button (press Delay Start button to test Cycle Countdown display alone). Cycle Countdown display will show ?88″ when REGULAR WASH button is pressed and ?8h? when Delay Start button is pressed. To start testing, press both the SCRUB WASH and DELICATE/ECONO buttons a second time. When testing has ended, Cycle Countdown display will show a fault using codes below. If more than one fault occurs, code numbers will be added together, (e.g./ ?6? = faults 2 + 4). 0 = No faults detected 2 = Heating fault 8 = NTC (temperature sensor) fault 1 = Aqua Sensor (?Sensotronic?) fault 4 = Filling fault F = Filling fault (display occurs during wash, not test) To check for heater, high limit or flow switch problems, start testing until heating starts. Using a meter with a current coil, measure current going into dishwasher. If current is ~ 11 A, then heater, high limit and flow switch are OK. If current stays at ~ 1.5-2 A, then heater, high limit or flow switch are faulty. If water level switch (f1) has failed (opened), display will show fault code ?4″ and unit will continually fill and drain where testing won?t be completed. If flow switch (e5) has failed (opened), display will show ?0″, water won?t heat (to 150?F) and water won?t stop circulating. If NTC probe (f2/f4) has failed (opened), display will show fault code ?8″ immediately and testing will end shortly after water has started circulating.