Troubleshooting the Auto Dry Cycle in Your Splendide® AS66VX Dryer
If your Splendide® AS66VX Ariston™ Dryer doesn’t stop during the Auto Dry cycle—or stops too early before clothes are actually dry—there’s a known fix. The issue often lies in the placement of the wires at the Dryer Harness Plug and Heater Plug. Splendide’s Tech Tip No. 3001 outlines a step-by-step solution for correcting this malfunction.
Here’s a simplified guide to help you make the repair.
🛠 Tools You’ll Need:
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Flat Blade Screwdriver
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Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Needle Nose Pliers
🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Remove the Dryer Top Panel
Two screws secure the dryer top to the case. Unscrew them, then pull the top panel straight back toward the rear of the unit to remove it.
Step 2: Loosen the Side Panel (Part 1)
Eight screws secure the left-side panel to the front and rear of the dryer:
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First, remove four screws from the rear (as shown in the image).
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Then, remove two front screws holding the panel in place (see Fig. A).
Step 3: Access the Final Screws by Tipping the Dryer
Gently tip the dryer onto its back. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the lower panel by easing down the top, lifting slightly, and pulling it forward.
Step 4: Remove Final Screws and Side Panel
Once the lower panel is off, you'll find the last two screws securing the side panel (see Fig. B).
Remove these screws, then slide the side panel toward the rear and lift it straight up and away from the dryer.
Step 5: Slide the side panel toward the rear and then lift straight up and away from dryer.
Step 6: Tip Dryer back to upright position and you should be able to see the Dryer Harness and Heater Plugs.
Step 7: Grab each plug and pull straight tout and separate them
Step 8: Identify the wires that need to be moved by referring to the wire description below
Dryer Harness Plug <-----> Heater Plug
Black Wire. <-----> Blue Wire
Red Wire. <-----> Orange Wire
Purple Wire <-----> Black Wire
Pink Wire <-----> Brown Wire
Step 9: To remove a wire from the plug, use needle nose pliers to squeeze the tab and then pull the wire straight out. Remember to been the back out before pushing it into its new location on the plug.
Step 10: Once all wires are properly placed and installed plug the Dryer Harness Plug back into the Heater Plug and reattach the side panel, lower panel and dryer top.
✅ What’s Next?
Once the side panel is removed, you’ll have access to the Dryer Harness Plug and Heater Plug where the wire adjustment must be made. The corrected wire positioning will resolve issues where the Auto Dry cycle does not terminate properly.
⚠️ If you're unsure how to handle electrical components safely, consult a professional or refer to your dryer’s official service manual.
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