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1. 1 Exhaust Requirements for Electric and Gas Dryers 5 Gas Requirements for Gas Dryers nnmn nnnnnn nnmnnn 6 Recessed and Closet Installation 8 SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION 56 ete cl ar a eee 9 Electronic Dryer C ntro lo 10 Heated Air Circulation 2 on 11 SECTION THREE aot 13 Rem ving 14 86 13 Removing 14 Removing the Clean touch Switch 14 Removing the Push to Start Button 14 14 Removing the Electronic Control 4 14 Removing the Dryer TOp 14 Replacing the Drum 15 Removing2. 15 Removing the 15 Removing the Blower Wheel 16 Replacing the Blower Housing 16 Replacing the 17 Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias 17 Replacing the Thermal Fuse 17 Replacing the Heating 18 Replacing the Burner Assembly couse esate 18 Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff 18 Replacing the Heat Duct Assembly 18 Removing the Dryer cage iene 19 Removing the Front Panel 19 Removing the Belt Drum 20 Replacing the Front Support Rollers and 20 Replacing the Grille Assembly eis alder 20 Removing the Rear Bulkhead Assembly 21 Reatiaching the Rear Bulkhead
3. 21 SECTION FOUR TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSIS Troubleshooting eee 23 Electronic Dryer Control Laced 24 SECTION FIVE TECH TIPS 1 en tte te 25 GIGS 27 Model Serial Number Plate Location 30 Model Serial Number Designations 30 Product Specification and Warranty Information 30 PB Section GENERAL INFORMATION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Requirements for Gas Dryers Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Electrical ground is required on this product WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do Not modify the power supply cord plug If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding c
4. 4 Reach behind the blower housing and place a 7 8 open end wrench on the motor Fig 22 Rotate the blower Fig 22 wheel clockwise to lock the motor shaft with the wrench Allow wrench to lock against the motor bracket 5 Using a 3 8 socket drive with a 3 8 1 2 adapter or 1 2 drive remove the blower wheel Fig 23 The blower wheel has left hand threads Rotate the wheel clockwise to remove Directional arrows are molded on the front edge of the wheel showing which way to turn to loosen and tighten Removing Blower Housing 1 Remove the blower wheel 2 Remove the three 3 blower housing screws 3 Tip down and pull out blower housing 4 Disconnect wires from thermal fuse operating thermostat and bias heater Fig 24 16 Replacing the Motor Remove the blower housing Remove two screws mounting motor in place Fig 25 Reach under drum and push idler pulley to the left to release tension on the belt Fig 26 Remove belt from motor pulley Slide motor to right out of slots and pull forward out of dryer Fig 27 Disconnect motor wiring harness Fig 28 Remove idler pulley assembly and broken belt switch and place on new motor Connect new motor wiring to motor wiring harness Slide new motor into dryer and push to the left Make sure tabs are in slots Reinstall the two motor mounting screws Reach under drum and push idler pulley to left while reattaching drum belt Release
5. CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS 27 ELECTRIC amp GAS DRYERS JOB AID Part No 4322260 INTRODUCTION This Job Aid 27 ELECTRIC amp GAS DRYERS Part No 4322260 provides specific information on the installation service and repair of Whirlpool 27 dryers 27 ELECTRIC 8 GAS DRYERS has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design features troubleshooting service and repair procedures GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Whirlpool 27 electric or gas dryers The objectives of the Job Aid are The service technician will e Understand proper safety precautions e Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunction e Successfully perform necessary repairs e Successfully return the dryer to proper operational status gt Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor MI 49022 PB TABLE OF CONTENTS ll TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Electric
6. COMPONENT ACCESS CONSOLE CONTROL REPAIRS WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect the electrical power before servicing any components Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Note Potential floor damage Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor Failure to do so may damage floor covering Removing the Console 1 Remove the two screws at the base of the console Fig 11 2 Grab console on both sides Pull console towards you lifting the tabs up and out of the console slots Carefully flip console back to make repairs Do not lean console against wall Console may mar or damage wall If dryer is too close to wall pull dryer forward so console does not touch wall Fig 12 Lift tabs up and out of slots Fig 11 Fig 12 Electronic Clean Touch Dryness _ Switch Push to Start Control Timer Assembly Buzzer Switch os 7 Fig 13 13 Removing the Timer 1 Pull the timer knob off the timer assembly shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the timer assembly terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the timer assembly mounting bracket to the console Removing the Clean Touch Switch Assembly Mounting EARS 1 Tip the
7. idler pulley Replacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater 1 Using a 5 16 socket remove the two screws attaching the operating thermostat the bias heater to the blower housing Fig 29 Remove the operating thermostat and the bias heater 2 Attach the new operating thermostat and bias heater to the blower housing with two screws 3 Reattach the toe panel Replacing the Thermal Fuse 1 3 Attach the new thermal fuse with the thermal fuse screw Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the thermal fuse terminals Remove the screw securing the thermal fuse to the blower housing and remove the thermal fuse Fig 30 Reconnect the wiring harness plug to the thermal fuse terminals 17 Replacing the Heating Element Electric Dryers 1 4 Removing the Burner Assembly Gas Dryers 1 2 4 Remove the screw from heat shield Fig 31 Remove the wires to the heat element Remove the screw from side of heater box Fig 32 and slide the heat element out of dryer Slide new heat element into dryer and reattach screw on side of heater box Reattach the heat element wires Replace heat shield Turn off the gas supply to the dryer Disconnect the gas supply pipe from the burner assembly Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the flame sensor and burner assembly Remove the two 2 screws securing the burner assembly to the mounting bracket Fig 33
8. 9 Timer Motor Circuit Timed dry cycle TIMER TIMER TIMER DOOR MOTOR SWITCH 10 Timer Motor Circuit Automatic dry cycle TIMER TIMER ELECTRONIC DOOR MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH 29 MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION The model serial number plate for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER is located on the left side of the front panel Fig 49 inside the door opening Fig 49 Model Serial Number Plate MODEL SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS The model number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations Model Number L E C 9 8 5 8 E Q 0 Marketing Channel if present Product Group L Laundry Domestic E Electric Dryer 240 Volt G Gas Dryer C Clean Touch Console Cycles Domestic 9 9 and 10 8 Electronic Dry 5 Temperatures Domestic 8 Super Capacity WOD Hamper 6 8 or 7 0 cu ft Year of Introduction Color Q White Z Almond Engineering Changes Numeric The serial number for the Whirlpool brand 27 DRYER contain the following designations Serial Number M G 03 1 00003 Manufacture Location M Marion Year of Manufacture Week of Manufacture Product Serial Number FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON WHIRLPOOL GAS AND ELECTRIC DRYERS WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER S HOME CALL THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LINE 800 253 2870 Have your store number ready to identify you as an Authorized Servicer 3
9. Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Replacing the Heat Duct Assembly 1 Remove screw holding heat shield Disconnect wires to heat element high limit thermostat and thermal cutoff Remove two screws from heat element bracket Remove heat element assembly heat duct from dryer Remove screws to high limit thermostat or thermal cut off Fig 34 Remove high limit thermostat or thermal cutoff Attach new high limit thermostat or thermal cutoff Reattach heat shield Remove two screws attaching heat duct to rear bulkhead assembly Fig 35 Remove heat duct Attach new heat duct to rear bulkhead assembly using the rear bulkhead assembly screws Slide rear bulkhead assembly into place Align top two screw holes in new rear bulkhead assembly with top two screw holes in back of dryer 18 Removing the Dryer Door 1 Remove the toe panel 2 Pull down and unhook and remove the left and right door springs Fig 36 3 Open dryer door Remove the screws from each door hinge Fig 37 Remove dryer door by sliding it off of hinges 4 Slide new door onto hinges Align screw holes in hinges Reinstall hinge screws into new dryer door Close dryer door 5 Hook long skinny end of door spring into left hinge Pulling down on spring hook other end into bottom front of cabinet Repeat with other spring 6 Snap toe panel into place Removing the Front Panel 1 Remove the dryer top 2 Remove
10. above the dryer need not be exhausted Non exhausted recessed installations require an exhaust deflector Other installations must use the minimum dimensions indicated To prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from accumulating and to maintain drying efficiency this appliance must be exhausted outdoors Note No fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet as the dryer Recessed Area Side View Closet Door Front View Door Closed Front View Door Open Closet p Door 0 0 Minimum Installation Spacing Installation Must Be Exhausted Fig 5 8 SECTION TWO THEORY OF OPERATION CONSOLE LANE ores Cana 2 Bux ef Fig 6 TIMER CONTROL Electronic Dry Miser This cycle can be used for most loads Drying time varies according to type of fabric size of load and dryness setting Set the Cycle Selector Control to the desired dryness Dryness is determined by an electronic moisture sensor system that feels the amount of moisture in the clothes as they pass over a moisture sensor mounted on the grille assembly at the front of the drum area When the selected dryness is reached the dryer goes into a timed COOL DOWN period of approximately 10 minutes The End of Cycle signal sounds once the cycle is complete The End of cycle signal can be turned OFF by pressing the Cycle Signal OFF pad on the Clean Touch console The Finish Guard option
11. the toe panel 3 Remove the lint screen 4 Release the two 2 door springs 5 Remove the two screws attaching the lint duct to the dryer and remove the lint duct 6 Remove the two 2 screws at the bottom and the two 2 screws at the top of the front panel Fig 38 7 Pull wiring harness out of clips inside top side of dryer Disconnect the wiring harness Fig 39 8 Lift up and remove front panel Fig 40 19 Removing the Belt and the Drum 1 2 Replacing Grille Assembly 1 2 3 Remove the front panel Reach underneath drum and behind motor to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to release drum belt tension Remove the belt from the motor pulley Fig 41 Remove the drum and belt from the cabinet Fig 42 Remove the front panel Remove the tri ring and the support rollers Fig 43 Using a 9 16 open end wrench remove the support roller shaft Front support rollers are right hand thread Attach the new front support rollers and shafts Open dryer door and remove the lint screen Fig 43 Remove the toe panel Remove the two 2 screws attaching the grill assembly to the front panel and remove the grill assembly Fig 44 Fig 44 20 Removing the Rear Bulkhead Assembly 1 2 Remove the front panel Reach underneath drum to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to release drum belt tension Remove belt from motor pulley Remove the dru
12. will tumble the clothes without heat for about 15 seconds every five minutes until the door is opened and the clothes removed The Finish Guard option can be turned OFF by pressing the Finish Guard OFF pad on the Clean Touch console Timed Dry Cycle This cycle will provide up to 80 minutes of heated drying time The heating cycle is followed by approximately 10 minutes of COOL DOWN The End of Cycle signal sounds once the cycle is complete The End of cycle signal can be turned OFF by pressing the Cycle Signal OFF pad on the Clean Touch console The Tumble Press portion of the Timed Dry Cycle is designed to provide about 15 minutes of HEATED TUMBLING followed by 10 minutes of COOL DOWN 9 Fluff Air Cycle The Fluff Air Cycle provides up to 30 minutes of unheated drying time CLEAN TOUCH CONTROL PAD The clean touch control pad provides push button control of the following operations TEMPERATURE SELECTION Four levels of temperature ranging from Extra Low to High FINISH GUARD Allows this option to be turned On or OFF CYCLE SIGNAL Allows this option to be turned On or OFF PUSH TO START KNOB This knob must be pushed to start the dryer The door must be closed for the dryer to operate If the door is opened during any drying cycle the dryer will not operate again until the Push to Start knob is pushed again C VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL The C version dryer control system consists of an electro
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15. HESE STEPS a Strip outer covering back 3 inches from the end exposing the 3 wires b Strip the insulation back 1 inch from the end of each wire Form the bare wire to U hook c Loosen do not remove the center silver colored screw of the terminal block d Slide the end of the neutral white or center wire under the screw head with the open side of the hook on the right Squeeze the wire together to form a loop e Tighten the screw firmly f Connect the remaining 2 wires to the outer screws the same way Tighten screws firmly Close the terminal block cover and tighten screw Tighten screws on strain relief cal codes DO NOT permit frame grounding to the neutral wire of the power supply cord Loosen the terminal block cover hold down screw Swing cover open to the right Attach a U L listed strain relief to the dryer through the power supply cord hole Place the power supply cord or direct wire through the strain relief Remove the grounding wire green from the external grounding connector and fasten under center silver colored terminal block screw Connect the neutral wire of the power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal of the terminal block and connect the other wires to the outer terminals Connect a separate copper grounding wire No 10 minimum to a grounded cold water pipe by means of aclamp and then to the frame of the appliance at the external grounding connector Use Part No 685463 groundin
16. SCHEDULE TIMER SCHEDULE LEGEND TIMER POSITION ener AUTO AUTO SOFT COOL DOWN END OF TIMED TIMED SOFT GUARD CLOSED REGULAR LOWHEAT amp AIRDRY CYCLE LOW HEAT INTERMITTENT f 2 CLOSED 7 KR 1 OPEN STRIP CIRCUITS 1 Drive Motor Circuit At moment of START TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT TIMER SW FUSE SWITCH ELE SW ONLY 2 Drive Motor Circuit RUNNING at speed TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT TIMER SW FUSE SWITCH ELE SW ONLY 27 3 Temperature Control Circuit Thermostat heater ENERGIZED L1 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR PUSH BUTTON SWITCH THERMOSTAT DOOR HEATER SWITCH 4 Electric Heater Element Circuit Heater element ENERGIZED L1 L2 TIMER THERMAL OPERATING HI LIMIT HEATER CUTOFF THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT ELEMENT 5 Gas Burner Circuit Burner assembly ENERGIZED L1 N TIMER HI LIMIT OPERATING THERMAL GAS BURNER THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT FUSE ASSEMBLY 6 Push To Start Circuit At moment of CONTACT L1 N TIMER PUSH TO START DOOR RELAY SWITCH 28 7 Buzzer Circuit Timer contacts OPEN 1 TIMER PTS THERMAL BROKEN MOTOR CENT BUZZER PUSH SW FUSE SWITCH BUTTON ELE SW SW ONLY 8 Drum Lamp Circuit Lamp LIT L1 N DRUM LIGHT POOR
17. bottom exhaust maximum length is 16 feet with two external elbows Exhausting the dryer outside is preferred Four inch Rigid Metal Duct is preferred Four inch flexible metal duct may be used Metal flexible duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT The metal flexible duct must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow If the dryer is installed a confined area such as a bedroom bathroom or closet it must be exhausted to the outside and provisions must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check governing codes and ordinances Also refer to the Recessed Installation Instructions An Exhaust hood should cap the exhaust duct to prevent exhausted air from returning to the dryer The outlet of the hood must be a least 12 inches from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust Four inch outlet hood is preferred however a 2 1 2 inch outlet exhaust hood may be used with systems ten feet or less This outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types Exhaust kits are available that direct filtered exhaust air inside to conserve energy during the winter months Before installing check that using this type of kit does not violate local codes and ordinances Using one of these kits may result in excessive moisture in the home This may cause problems and could increase the drying time The filter must be cleaned r
18. con nected directly to an individual 30 ampere fuse circuit breaker box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed 10 gauge minimum copper cable It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1987 or the latest edition and local codes and ordinances Important Allow slack in the line between the wall and the appliance so that it be move if servicing is ever necessary A U L listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable at the appliance and at the junction box Wire sizes 10 gauge COPPER WIRE ONLY and connections must conform with the 30 ampere circuit rating E For mobile home installation the three wire power supply cord must be removed and the appliance wiring must be revised The appliance frame must not be connected to the neutral terminal but must be connected to the grounding wire green of the power supply cord See Alternate electrical connection mobile home installation for detailed instructions If a four wire receptacle of NEMA type 14 30R is available a matching power supply cord pigtail must be used This cord contains No 10 gauge copper conductors with spade or ring terminals on the dryer end and terminating in NEMA type 14 30P plug on supply end The fourth grounding must be identified b
19. console into the service position 1771 2 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the terminals on the switch assembly 3 Press in on the snap tabs as indicated in Fig 14 and then pull the bottom of the switch assembly 11 11 11 1 out from the console om ee 86 4 Slide the top of the switch assembly down until the gt ears clear the console and remove the switch Snap Tabs PUSH IN Fig 14 PUSH IN Removing the Push to Start Switch 1 Pull the knob off the Push to Start switch shaft 2 Tip the console into the service position 3 Disconnect the wiring harness leads from the Push to Start switch terminals 4 Remove the two 2 screws securing the Push to Start switch to the console and remove the switch Removing the Buzzer 1 Tip the console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the buzzer terminals 3 Remove the two 2 screws securing the buzzer to the console and remove the buzzer Removing the Electronic Control Board 1 Tip the console into the service position 2 Disconnect the wiring harness heads from the control board terminals 3 Pull the control board from the mounting bracket Removing the Dryer Top 1 Remove the console 2 Remove the three screws at the back of the dryer top Fig 15 3 Slide top t
20. ctrical ground is required on this product WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do Not modify the power supply cord plug If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit This could result in a risk of electrical shock Do Not plug the power supply cord pigtail into any receptacle before connecting the pigtail to the dryer terminal block This could result in a risk of electrical shock Electrical Connection three wire Fig 2 or four wire Fig 3 single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is required on a separate 30 ampere circuit fused on both sides of the line A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended Most local codes permit the use of flexible 30 amp rated power supply cord pigtail The power cord must be plugged into a mating 30 amp receptacle NEMA type 10 30R U L listed strain relief must be installed where the power cord enters the dryer C THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH 10 GAUGE MINIMUM COPPER Fig 2 WIRE ONLY Do Not use aluminum wire _ which could cause a fire Fig 3 D The power supply cord pigtail can be removed and the appliance can be
21. e closed This will allow the timer motor to advance regardless of the condition at the moisture sensor Timer Switch 0 bypasses the electronic control Fig 8 120 VAC TIMER 7 ELECTRONIC TIMER SWITCH 1 CONTROL MOISTURE SENSOR TIMER MOTOR 1800 2900 Fig 8 Heated Air Circulation Room temperature air shown as white arrows in Fig 9 enters the lower portion of the dryer cabinet underneath the toe panel and is drawn through the heating system electric heating element or gas burner assembly Heated air shown as dark grey arrows in Fig 9 is then drawn up the heat duct mounted to the rear bulkhead and into the dryer drum As the heated air circulates in the drum it picks up moisture shown by the lighter grey arrows in Fig 9 Moisture ladened air it then drawn down through the lint filter through the blower and out through the exhaust duct to be vented out of the dryer Venting can be accomplished straight through the back of the dryer through either side of the dryer or down through the bottom of the dryer Fig 9 11 Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kit Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kits for Whirlpool 27 gas and electric dryer are available at your local parts distributor or Whirlpool Service Center The kit contains all the materials necessary to vent the dryer out either side or through the bottom Fig 10 PartNo 279818 White 279819 Almond Fig 10 12 SECTION THREE
22. egularly to avoid excessive lint buildup which can affect the dryer s performance Mobile home installation This appliance is suitable for mobile home installations The installation of the dryer must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Constructions and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 1975 or the latest edition Mobile home exhaust requirements The dryer must have an outside exhaust If the dryer is exhausted through the floor and the area under the mobile home is enclosed the exhaust system must terminate outside the enclosed area Extension beyond the enclosure will prevent lint and moisture buildup under the mobile home Secure dryer For mobile home use gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor Whirlpool Kit No 346764 is available at your local parts distributor or Whirlpool Service Center For best efficiency the exhaust system should be designed to conform to the specifications in the Whirlpool Exhaust Guide Part No LIT603197 B Fig 4 Fig 4 Gas Requirements for Gas Dryers A WARNING Fire Hazard Connect dryer to a regulated gas supply L P gas supply must not exceed a pressure of 13 water column This must be checked by a qualified person before installing the dryer Use new flexible tubing Old tubing may leak All connections must be wrench tightened Do Not check for gas leaks using an open f
23. fied will e Accumulate lint Shorten the life of the product e Reduce performance and result in longer drying times and increased energy usage Failure to follow these specifications may result in a fire Do Not exhaust dryer into a chimney furnace cold air duct attic or crawl space or any other duct used for venting Clean the exhaust system every other year Do Not install flexible duct under wall ceiling or floor materials Accumulated lint could result in a fire or cause moisture damage Four inch Rigid Metal Duct is preferred Four inch flexible metal duct may be used Metal flexible duct must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final position DO NOT KINK OR CRUSH THE DUCT The metal flexible duct must be completely open to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns Bend duct gradually to avoid kinking Remove excess flexible duct to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced air flow Use duct tape to seal all joints The Exhaust duct can be routed down left right or straight out the back of the dryer Space requirements are provided in the Installation Instructions Minimum length of rear exhaust system depends upon the type of duct used number of elbows and the type of exhaust hood The maximum length for both rigid and flexible ducts is shown in chart Side or
24. g There is no reliable electrical check that can be made on the electronic control board Do not attempt to replace any components on the electronic control board The following tests will isolate problems with the electronic control board and other related components Fig 48 NOTE Check all wiring and connections and perform the following tests before attempting to replace the electronic control board Timer Shuts Off but Clothes are Still Damp 1 Moisture Sensor a Check for continuity between the Yellow Red wire and chassis ground If there are no wet clothes touching the sensor there should be NO CONTINUITY infinity If there are wet clothes touching the sensor There should be CONTINUITY If either of these readings are NOT CORRECT replace the moisture sensor 2 Timer Switch 0 a This switch should read OPEN except at the end of a moisture sensing cycle b If the switch reads CLOSE replace the timer 3 Electronic Control Board If the moisture sensor checks GOOD and Timer Switch 0 check GOOD replace the electronic control board Timer Does Not Advance but Clothes are Dry Check to see if the timer advances in a timed cycle 1 If timer does NOT advance a timed cycle Check the timer motor for continuity 1800 29000 If this reading is NOT correct replace the timer motor 2 Ifthe timer DOES advance in a timed cycle but not in a moisture sensing cycle a Check the moisture sensor Check for continui
25. g wire and clamp assembly Do Not ground to a gas supply pipe or hot water pipe Do not connect the power supply cord to electric power supply until appliance is permanently grounded Close the terminal block cover and tighten screw Tighten screws on strain relief If connecting to a four wire electrical system mobile home 1 2 Loosen the terminal block cover hold down screw Swing cover open to the right Attach a U L listed strain relief to the dryer through the power supply cord hole Place the power supply cord or direct wire thought the strain relief Remove the grounding wire green yellow from the external grounding connector and fasten under the center silver colored terminal block screw Connect the grounding wire green of the power supply cord to the external grounding connector Connect the neutral wire white of the power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal of the terminal block and connect the other wires to the outer terminals Close the terminal block cover and tighten screw Tighten screws on strain relief Exhaust Requirements for Gas and Electric Dryers A WARNING 79 Do Not use nonmetal flexible duct Do Not use metal duct smaller that four inches in diameter Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Improper air supply for exhausting may result in a fire Check that exhaust system is not longer than specified Exhaust systems longer than speci
26. lame Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire or explosion This installation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223 1 1984 and local codes and ordinances B Input ratings shown on the rating plate serial tag are for elevations up to 2 000 feet ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 feet above sea level C Check that this dryer is equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas in the home Burner information will be found on the rating plate in the door well of the appliance D This dryer is equipped to be used with NATURAL GAS certified by A G A and for manufactured mixed and L P gases with appropriate conversion No attempt shall be made to convert appliances from the gas specified on the rating plate for use with different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed on the gas valve burner base E Provide a gas supply line to the dryer location When rigid pipe is used it should be 1 2 inch IPS When acceptable to the gas supplier 3 8 inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 feet For lengths over 20 feet larger tubing should be used Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used F The supply line should be equipped with a shut off valve This valve should be in a location that allow
27. lt switch Idler pulley binding Blocked air flow Thermostat cycling too low Thermostat heater open Timer Electronic control Dryness sensor 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION Check voltage supply Check door switch siring and continuity Check fuse continuity Check for broken belt or check belt switch for continuity Check timer contacts for continuity Check voltage to motor contacts 4 amp 5 120VAC Check motor windings for continuity 2 4 ohms Check PTS contacts R1 R2 while pushing start switch Check PTS relay coil R2 CT1 for continuity Check for 240VAC electric dryer Check heater continuity 8 12 ohms Check for voltage 120VAC to burner assembly Check ignitor continuity Check for gas supply Check flame switch continuity 0 ohms when cold Check gas valves for continuity Check thermostat for continuity Check for continuity Manually close centrifugal switch contacts check for continuity 1M 2M ohms Check belt Check for continuity Check for proper operation of idler pulley Check lint filter blower housing internal and external ducting and exhaust hood Check exhaust temperatures for proper cycling Check heater for continuity 3200 4000 ohms Check selector and wiring for continuity Check timer motor continuity 4000 6000 ohms See checkout procedure See checkout procedure VERSION ELECTRONIC DRYER CONTROL Component Testin
28. m from dryer Remove heat source assembly burner assembly and funnel or heat element and duct Move dryer so you can easily remove back of dryer Starting with screw A remove in order screws A B C D E F and G from back of dryer Fig 45 Slide rear bulkhead assembly up and out of dryer Fig 46 Reattaching the Rear Bulkhead 1 2 Slide the rear bulkhead assembly down into place at the rear of the cabinet Starting with screw A replace in order screws A B C D E F and G to secure the back panel of the dryer to the cabinet Fig 47 Move the dryer back into its installed location Replace the heat source assembly burner assembly and funnel or heat element and duct T Replace the drum Fig 47 Reach underneath drum to locate idler pulley Push idler pulley to left to wrap the belt around motor pulley Replace the front panel 21 NOTES 22 CONDITION Dryer will not run No heat in dryer Drum will not rotate Not heating enough Temperature too hot Auto cycle timer won t advance SECTION FOUR TROUBLESHOOTING and DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE CAUSE No power to unit Door switch not making Thermal fuse open Broken belt or belt switch Timer Motor Push to start relay Improper voltage supply Heater Element Gas Burner Thermostat Thermal cut off Hi limit thermostat Motor centrifugal switch Broken belt Broken be
29. nic control board located in the console area and a moisture sensor attached to the lint screen grille inside the dryer drum The dryer control system measures the resistance across the moisture sensor during the automatic dry cycle The electronic control board turns power to the timer motor on and off based on input from the moisture sensor Theory of Operation When a cycle is selected Timer Switch 1 will be closed This applies 120VAC through the orange white wire to the electronic control board Timer Switch 0 will be open if the selected cycle is nota timed dry cycle so there is no alternate path for current flow through the timer motor Fig 7 1 ELECTRONIC TIMER CONTROL i YA MOISTURE SENSOR MOTOR 00 Fig 7 10 The electronic control looks at the input from the moisture sensor to see if the clothes are wet or dry The moisture sensor will show continuity short if the clothes are wet and show NO continuity open if the clothes are dry If the clothes are wet the Triac on the electronic control board will block power to the timer motor and the timer motor will not advance If the clothes are dry or there are no clothes in the dryer the Triac on the electronic control board will allow power to flow to the timer motor causing it to advance During the last 10 minutes of the Regular Cycle the last 15 minutes of the Permanent Press Cycle and any Timed Dry Cycle Timer Switch 0 will b
30. onductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Do Not use an extension cord with this appliance Such use may result in a fire electrical shock or other personal injury Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit This could result in a risk of electrical shock A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 Ampere fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong Electrical ground is required on this appliance receptacle DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES 4 REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG 3 prong For your personal safety this appliance must be grounding grounded This appliance is equipped with a power PlUIy lt supply cord having 3 prong grounding plug Fig 1 To 12 minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall grounding receptacle grounded in accordance with the National prong Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 1987 or the latest code and local ordinances If a mating wall receptacle is not power supply cord available it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Fig 1 Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryers Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Ele
31. oward you to release top from front clips and rear tabs Fig 16 4 Lift top up and off dryer 14 Replacing the Drum Lamp 1 Slide top across dryer so that rear is under back brackets and front fits into front clips Reinstall three dryer top screws Close console Reinstall the two console screws Open dryer door Remove the drum lamp cover screws Fig 17 Lift and slide off the drum lamp cover 2 3 Tip the light socket forward and remove the bulb Fig 18 4 5 Put new bulb into place Slide drum light cover back into place Reinstall the drum light cover screw Close dryer door Fig 18 Removing Door Switch 1 2 3 4 Remove the dryer top Open the dryer door and remove the two 2 screws securing the door switch to the front panel Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the door switch terminals Remove the door switch assembly Removing the Toe Panel 1 2 Using a blade screwdriver locate and release the two toe panel clips approximately 4 in from each side Fig 19 Pull toe panel off and set finished side up Fig 19 15 Replacing the Blower Wheel 1 Open dryer door and remove lint screen Fig 20 Close the dryer door Fig 20 2 Remove two 2 screws from lint duct and remove the lint duct 3 Remove two 2 screws from blower housing cover and remove blower housing cover Fig 21 Fig 21
32. s ease of opening and closing Do Not block access to the shut off valve G Ifthe dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bedroom or closet it must be exhausted to the outside and provisions made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check covering codes and ordinances Also refer to Recessed or closet installations codes permit it is recommended that flexible metal tubing design certified by the American Gas Association be used for connecting the appliance to the gas supply line The gas pipe which extends through the lower rear of the appliance has 3 8 inch male pipe thread If rigid pipe is used as a gas supply line a combination of pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in line connection to the dryer J Make sure the lower edges of the cabinet plus the back and bottom sides of the dryer are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion See Recessed or closet installations for minimum spacing requirements K For ease of installation operation and servicing adequate space should be provided around the dryer L An 1 8 inch NPT plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer The dryer and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 psig 3 45 Kpa The dr
33. ty between the Yellow Red wire and chassis ground e If there are wet clothes touching the sensor there should be NO CONTINUITY infinity If there wet clothes touching the sensor There should be CONTINUITY b If either of these readings are NOT CORRECT replace the moisture sensor moisture sensor checks GOOD replace the electronic control board 120 73 ELECTRONIC TIMER MOISTURE SENSOR MOTOR 10 Fig 48 24 SECTION FIVE TECH TIPS WIRING DIAGRAM Electric Dryer 4 052 IWLSOWHAHL 0811 8112 Moors aO t HOLIMS HOLOW 3504 H LIMS sa 4 58 3 091 IWLSOWHSHL 3 525 37191195990 LON OHOLIMS 0062 0081 i pte 7 031412395 7 18518 i way HOLIMS i WNOIS GHWND 30008 0004 mO O yazzng eet ot 1 HOLIMS 4391 OL HSNd HOLOATAS OL QAANT 2 HOLIMS HOLIMS Wada AWN OVA OE GO ONILLAS ISSHOIH
34. y a green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover Cord should be at least three feet long The four wire power supply cord and strain relief are not provided with the dryer A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power supply cord from the electric supply before making these changes Use a new power supply cord Failure to do so may result in electrical shock Grounding Instructions This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Electrical grounding is required on this appliance This appliance is manufactured with the neutral terminal connected to the frame Make sure power supply is turned off A If local codes permit connection of the frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire of the power supply cord 1 Loosen the terminal block cover hold down screw Swing cover open to the right 2 Attach a U L listed strain relief to the dyer through the power supply cord hole Place the power supply cord or direct wire through the strain relief 3 Connect the neutral wire on the power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal of the terminal block and connect the other wires to the outer terminals 4 shaped 5 6 1 2 6 ig IF YOUR POWER SUPPLY CORD OR DIRECT WIRING HAS PLAIN WIRE ENDS FOLLOW T
35. yer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system closing its individual manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures of equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances M The dryer wiring diagram is located behind the lower front access panel Close the access panel after servicing Do Not operate the dryer with the access panel open If the dryer will not operate check the following to be sure that a Electric supply is connected b Fuse is intact and tight Door is closed Controls are set in running or position e Gas shut off valve is open on supply lines Recessed and Closet Installation Instructions WARNING Potential Fire Hazard The dryer must be exhausted outside If dryer is installed in a closet the dryer MUST be exhausted outside Failure to do so increases the risk of fire This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet Fig 5 The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation servicing and compliance with local codes and ordinances closet door is installed the minimum of unobstructed air openings in top and bottom is required Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable Closet installation must be exhausted Only recessed installations with no cabinet or shelf
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