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Frigidaire Dryer Service Manual

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3. TIMED DRY OFF AUTOMATIC DELICATES 5 Using a small screwdriver lift the locking tab turn the switch about 1 8 of a turn counter clockwise and pull back on the switch 62 Removing the turn to start or temperature switch Removing the press saver option or end of cycle Front console models chime switch Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the knob from the switch lift the top 2 Remove the knob from the switch and remove the disengage the front panel and lean it forward rear panel of the console 3 Disconnect the wires from switch 3 Disconnect the wires from the switch 4 The switch is held to control mounting panelbytwo 4 The switch is held to the control mounting by a spring loaded ramping tabs and a locking tab spring loaded nut and a locking tab Nut Locking tab o Using a small screwdriver push in on the locking tab turn the switch one half turn and pull it out the rear 5 Using a small screwdriver lift the locking tab turn the switch about 1 8 of a turn counter clockwise and pull back on the switch 63 Removing the press saver option switch Front Removing the end of cycle chime switch Front console models console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Removethe press saver option sw knob liftthetop 2
4. BLACK NOIR NEGRO NOIR BLANC BLANC M4 NEGRO BLANCO BLANCO po S s BLACK t i BLACK NOIR NEGRO NOIR RUN i GREEN NEGRQX ELECTRONIC MOISTUR VERT soa se NE MICE 00 x INTERRUPTEUR D j MOTOR M1 AVERTISSEUR NEGRO TEST DU DETECTEUR DE ROJO 24 CONTACT SENSORS MOTEUR di E BR a CONNECTOR L HUMODITE DETECTEURS DE CECI TAN MOTOR eS Mp CONTROL ELECTR NICD SENSORES DE CONTACTOS OCRE 77 DEL SENSOR DE CABINET BASE INTERRUPTOR CYCLE SIGN DE CHIGHARA AVERTISSEUR WHITE P4 LA HUMEDAD BASE DU BOITIER pu ZUMBADOR BLANC RED BASE DE GABINETE b E TAN ROJO OCRE CANELO TAN OCRE CANELA YELLOW 5 TAN lt JUANE x CANELO 6 TAN TS 7 BLACK ANEL I NOIR 97 oe X NEGRO 3 5240 BLUE ORANGE BLACK 5 rom ORANGE NOIR ANARA NEGR alee 2 A NEGRO ORANGE BLACK BLACK A 1 ANARA NEGRO NEGRO 99 ORANGE 6 5 5 lt G9 6 ORANGE RED 2 ROUBE HEATER 4500 WATTS MP ELEMENT CHAUFFANT FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH ROJO CONTROL THERMOSTAT HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT DE 4500 WATTS TIMER BOUTON DE SELECTION DU TISSU THERMOSTAT DE CONTROLE THERMOSTAT DE SURCHAUFFE CALENTADOR MINUTERIE INTERRUPTOR SELECTOR DE TELAS TERMOSTATO DE CONTROL TERMOSTATO DE LIMITE ALTO DE 4500 VATIOS CONTADOR DE TIEMPO ET WIRING CODES CODES DE CABLAGE CODIGOS DE ALAMBRADOS 3 QUICK DISCONNECT TERMINAL BORNE DBORNE BRANCHEMENT RAPERMIN
5. Releasing the top of the front panel 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and raise the top Remove one screw from each side located about 6 inches down from the top that holds the front panel to the side panel Release the clips holding the front panel to the side panels and gently lean the panel forward Removing the door switch 1 68 m Tab lear ET um m Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply open the door and raise the top Disconnect the wires from the door switch With front console models lean the front panel forward Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switch and push it out the front m I Removing the clips that hold the front of the top Removing the console Front console models down 1 Disconnect power from the dryer and remove the 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and front panel from the dryer raise the top 2 Unplug the harness to the sensor bars and 2 Squeeze the clip and pull it forward and lift up disconnect the wires from the door switch and the drum light 3 Remove the two screws one on each side that hold the console to the front panel and lift the console up Mil Removing the front panel 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and raise the top Separating the front console panel and the control mounting panel Front console models 2 Disconnect the console harness from t
6. Lift the top disengage the front panel and lean it disengage the front panel and lean it forward forward 3 Disconnect the wires from press saver option sw 3 Disconnect the wires from the end of cycle chime SW 4 The switch is held to the control mounting by a spring loaded nut and a locking tab 4 Squeeze the tabs on the side of the switch and push the switch out the front ocking tab Removing the electronic moisture sensor control Top console models 5 Using a small screwdriver push in on the locking tab and turn the switch one half turn and pull it out the rear 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the back panel from the console and unplug the harness from the electronic moisture sensor control 3 Push up on the top tab to release the control 64 Removing the electronic moisture sensor control Frontconsole models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Lift the top disengage the front panel and lean it forward 3 Unplug the harness from the electronic moisture sensor control 4 Lift the top bracket to release the control eee ears 12 3 CRM ee eee d va A 7 Removing the top console skirt Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the back panel from the console 3 With a small screwdriver release the two tabs in the center and the two tabs on each end that hold the front shield to t
7. Temperature selection Air Fluff no heat Cycle selection Auto Regular Whites Cycle Auto Delicate Cycle Timed Dry Regular Cycle Auto Perm Press Colors Cycle Energy saving tips SECTION B OWNERS GUIDE Safety information What to do if you smell gas Product registration Important safety instructions Prevent fire Protect children Prevent injury Drying Procedures Features Common drying problems Care and cleaning Inside Outside Avoid service checklist misi SIelelcllleieisie Sample warranty SECTION B INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS amp ELECTRIC DRYER Pre installation requirements Tools and materials required for installation leh Electrical requirements Electric dryers Gas dryers Exhaust system requirements Exhaust directions Exhaust duct locating dimensions 26 26 26 26 26 28 28 Gas supply requirements Location of your dryer Do not install your dryer Installation in a recess or closet Minimum installation clearances This dryer must be exhausted outdoors Under counter installation Mobile home installation Under counter amp stack models Rough in dimensions Top console models Rough in dimensions Unpacking Reversing door swing Electrical installation Electric dryers Grounding requirem
8. The other side of the cycle signal is connected to the signal switch When the signal switch is set to ON the contacts of the switch are closed connecting the circuit to terminal H of the timer A Pulsar cam located next to the cycle signal cam and rotating at 12 revolu tions per hour allows contacts H to X to close for 5 seconds 3 seconds PULSAR CAM Auto Dry Knits and Delicates Cycle The auto dry knits and delicates cycle operates the same as the auto dry regular cycle except for the length of time the timer motor can run 36 minutes and the extra care feature capability When the extra care fea ture is selected the dryer tumbles an extra 16 5 min utes at the end of the cycle without heat During the 16 5 minutes the end of cycle signal will sound 5 to 7 times Drive Motor and Heating Circuits The drive motor and heat circuits operate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle Timed Dry Cycle When the timed dry cycle is selected a drying time up to 3 5 minutes may be set by turning the timer dial When the cycle is started the timer motor runs con tinuously for the time set and at the end of the cycle the end of cycle signal sounds one or two times Drive Motor and Heating Circuits The drive motor and heat circuits operate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle 42 Permanent Press Cycle Drive Motor Heating and End of Cycle Circuits The permanent press cycle operates the same as the The drive m
9. the contacts of the centrifugal switch change from NC to NO opening the circuit to the start winding and connecting the run winding to motor ter minal M6 Terminal M6 is connected to neutral through the door switch The start winding is now out of the circuit and the run winding circuit is bypassing the start switch so the switch can be released without interrupt ing power to the run winding The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer A pulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses a belt to drive the dryer drum The blower wheel at tached to the other end of the motor shaft pulls the air through the clothes and forces it out the exhaust vent 46 The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one side of the timer motor The other side of the timer motor is connected to terminal TM of the timer Terminal TM is connected to neutral through terminals P4 and P5 of the electronic moisture control the push to start switch when the motor is not running and through the centrifu gal switch in the motor when the motor is running Cur rent flow through the timer motor in the auto dry cycle is controlled by the electronic moisture sensor control The control circuit in the electronic moisture sensor control is in series with the timer motor The electronic mois ture sensor control measures the capacitance between the two sensor bars located in the vent cover BERR I
10. NO ers a 856 ara E av uo 5 72 Removing the ball hitch from the drum Removing the drum heat shield Electric dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum remove the drum 2 Remove the three screws from inside the drum 2 Remove the three screws holding the shield to the holding the ball to the drum rear of the drum ML rd x Removing the teflon glides 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum Removing the hitch 2 Squeeze the tabs to release the glides 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Using a 5 16 nut driver remove the two screws holding the hitch to the rear panel while holding the large tinnerman clip from the rear of the dryer 13 Note Do not lose the grounding ball or the tinnerman Removing the heating element assembly Electric mounting clip from the rear of the dryer dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Disconnect the two wires from the heating ele ment 3 Remove the high limit thermostat Removing the high limit thermostat 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Disconnect the two wires and remove the two screws holding thermostat to the heating element assembly 4 Fromthe rear of the dryer remove the four screws securing the heating element
11. automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents To avoid restricting the outlet maintain a minimum of 12 inches 30 5 cm clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other obstruction The following are specific requirements for proper and safe operation of your dryer Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard and restrict air flow Restricted air flow will increase dryer times If your present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct replace it with a rigid or flexible metal duct Ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors some fine lint will be expelled into the laundry area An accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create 26 a health and fire hazard The dryer exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling not allow combustible materials for example clothing draperies curtains paper to come in contact with exhaust system The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney a wall a ceiling or any concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint resulting in a fire hazard A Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of elbows allowed in the MAXIMUM LENGTH charts can cau
12. selector on LESS e Asignal will sound toward the end of the cool down period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on e Ifthe Press Saver option is turned on the cycle selector will advance to the Press Saver setting Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saver for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load cannot be removed promptly A signal will sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load when the End of Cycle chime is turned on Timed Dry Regular Cycle This cycle provides approximately 60 minutes of drying time at the temperature selection of your choice Auto Perm Press Colors Cycle This cycle is best for permanent press items Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice e Medium heat is suggested for permanent press Items e Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY e For items requiring more drying time set cycle selector on MORE e For items requiring less drying time set cycle selector on LESS 15 e Asignal will sound toward the end of the cool down period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on e Ifthe Press Saver option is turned on the cycle selector will advance to the Press Saver setting Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saver for 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the dried load cannot be removed promptly A signal will sound briefly every five minutes as a reminder to remove the load when the End of Cy
13. similarly textured rubber like materials or items containing feathers or down Use Air Fluff No Heat only PIMP Clean the lint screen before or after each load The interior of the dryer lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint build up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire See Care and Cleaning page 6 Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked damaged or missing Fire hazard overheating and damage to fabrics can occur If your dryer has a drying rack always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint dust and dirt 16 Do not obstruct flow of ventilating air Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer Do not spray any type of aerosol into on or near dryer at any time AWARE Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire explosion serious bodily injury and or damage to the rubber or pl
14. to the right or left side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer On gas dryers exhausting can be to the right side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer Directional exhausting can be accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit P N 131456800 available through your parts distributor Follow the instructions supplied with the kit EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING DIMENSIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Replace copper connecting pipe that is not plastic coated Stainless steel or plastic coated brass MUST be used 1 Installation MUST conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition or in Canada the current CAN CGA B149 2 The gas supply line should be of 1 2 inch 1 27 cm pipe 3 If codes allow flexible metal tubing may be used to connect your dryer to the gas supply line The tubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or plastic coated brass 4 The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff valve 5 A 1 8 inch 0 32 cm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer 6 The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa 7 The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas s
15. 2 Remove the front panel 1 3 Thefeltsealisatwo piece seal that is glued to front panel rim that the drum rides on To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue the replacement to the rim 71 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply Remove the front panel The foam seal is glued to front panel duct and seals between the front panel duct and the blower To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue the replacement to the duct Removing the rear access panel Remove the two screws holding the access panel to the rear panel and swing the left side of the vent out to disengage the tabs Releasing the dryer belt Removing the drum 1 Remove the access panel 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Push the idler pulley to the rightand slip the belt off 2 Raise the top and remove the front panel the motor pulley 3 Release the belt from the motor 4 Use the belt to raise rear of the drum to release the ball from the hitch and move the drum out the front Removing the vane from the drum 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Open the door raise the top remove the two screws holding the vane to the drum and drop the vane into the drum Removing the belt 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Raise the top and remove the front panel 3 Release the belt from the motor 4 From the front slightly raise the front of the drum and slide the belt off
16. 4 Electrolux ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NOHH AMERICA SERVICE MANUAL 27 Dryers Gas amp Electric Models Drigidas WY White Westinghouse Gibson Kelvinator 5995373155 September 2002 SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES ALL APPLIANCES To avoid personal injury and or property damage it is important that Safe Servicing Practices be observed The following are some limited examples of safe practices 1 DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to complete it in a safe and satisfactory manner Before servicing or moving an appliance Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet trip the circuit breaker to the OFF position or remove the fuse Turn off the gas supply Turn off the water supply Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES GROUNDING The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current carrying conductors It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician reestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service Failure to do so will create a hazard Prior to returning the product to service ensure that All electrical connections are correct and secure All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured awa
17. AL DE DESCONEXION RAPIDA FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION CONNEXION CONEXION BOUTON DE S LECTION DU TISSU CIRCUIT 3 INTERRUPTOR SELECTOR DE TELAS CIRCUITO NO CONNECTION AUCUNE CONNEXION SIN CONEXION UNCON EONEHION FUNCION XE T ud abk ee eje MOTOR SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR DU MOTEUR INTERRUPTOR DEL MOTOR REGULAR REGULAR X mH SPLICE PISSURE EMPALME MEBIUM MOYEN MEDIC HE an MOTOR PROTECTOR PROTECTEUR DU MOTEUR PROTECTOR DEL MOTOR LOW FAIBLE BRIG X x 7 CHASSIS CABINET GROUND MISE LA TERRE DU BOMISE ITIER PUESTA A TIERRA DEL CHASIS GABINETE AIRFLUFF DUVETAGE ESPONNADG SCREW TERMINAL BORNE VIS BORNE DE TORNILLO CON AIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINALBORNE CONNECTEUR DE HARNAISTERMINAL CONECTOR DE CONEXIONAD INSULATED TERMINAL BORNE OSOLEE TERMINAL AISLADO NOTAS REMARQUES 1 TODAS LAS INSTALACIONES ALAMBRICAS DEBEN NOTES 1 TOUT LE CABLAGE DOIT RESPECTER LES CODES DE CUMPLIR CON LOS CODIGOS ELECTRICOS LOCALES 1 ALL WIRING MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES 2 CONNECT DRYER TO A 30 AMP INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT 3 TIMER SHOWN IN OFF POSITION DOOR SWITCH CLOSED MOTOR AT REST THERMOSTAT CLOSED AND FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH AT REGULAR L ELECTRICITL E LOCAUX 2 BRANCHER LA SECHEUSE A UNE DERIVATION DISTINCTE DE 30 AMPERES 3 MINUTERIE ILLUSTREE EN POSITION FERM3 MINUTERIE ILLUSTRE INTERRUPTEUR DE LA PORTE FERME MOTEUR ARRETE THERMOSTAT FERMARRETE ET BOUTON DE SE
18. BRIC SELECTOR SWITCH AT REGULAR INTERRUPTEUR DE LA PORTE FERM MOTEUR ARRET THERMOSTAT FERMARRET ET BOUTON DE S LECTION DU TISSU SUR RS GULIER CERRADO APAGADO EL INTERRUPTOR DE LA PUERTA EL MOTOR EN REPOSE EL SELECTOR DE TELAS EN REGULAR TERMOSTATO CERRADO Y EL INTERRUPTOR 2 I AUTOREG E I AUTODEL z E 24 TIMED DRY E X E CARES F 51 MIN F 36 MIN F 16 5 MIN F 73 5 MIN F 28 5 MIN F 465 MIN CAM CIRCUIT 1 B A HEATER 1B B S MOTOR 2 B C MOTOR 3 X TM TIMER MOTOR 4B X H BUZZER ipt i bp pe i BAR CHART ABOVE REPRESENTS ONE COMPLETE REVOLUTION OF TIMER SHAFT SHADED PORTION OF BAR CHART INDICATES THE PROPORTIONAL TIMES THAT INTERNAL TIMER CONTACTS ARE CLOSED A PULSAR CAM LOCATED NEXT TO THE BUZZER CAM AND ROTATING AT 12 REVOLUTIONS PER HOUR ALLOWS CIRCUITS X H TO CLOSE FOR 5 SECONDS 3 SECONDS gt 1 OR 2 TIMES IN THIS AREA 5 TO 7 TIMES IN THIS AREA LE DIAGRAMME SUR LA GAUCHE REPRESENTE UNE ROTATION COMPLETE DE L ARBRE DE LA MINUTERIE LA PARTIE OMBREE DU DIAGRAMME INDIQUE LE TEMPS RELATIF PENDANT LEQUEL LES CO
19. CHEMENT RAPIDE TERMINAL DE DESCONEXION RAPIDA FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH CIRCUIT BOUTON DE S LECTION DU TISSU CIRCUIT CONNECTION CONNEXION CONEXION INTERRUPTOR SELECTOR DE TELAS CIRCUITO CONNECTION AUCUNE CONNEXION SIN CONEXION FUNCTION FONCTION FUNCI N 1 2 43 4 5 6 7 MOTOR SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR DU MOTEUR INTERRUPTOR DEL MOTOR REGULAR R GULIER REGULAR x 2H SPLICE PISSURE EMPALME MEDIUM MOYEN MEDIO X X L MOTOR PROTECTOR PROTECTEUR DU MOTEUR PROTECTOR DEL MOTOR LOW FAIBLE BAJO X 77 CHASSIS CABINET GROUND MISE LA TERRE DU BOMISE TIER PUESTA A TIERRA DEL CHASIS GABINETE AIR FLUFF DUVETAGE ESPONNADO X SCREW TERMINAL BORNE VIS BORNE DE TORNILLO CONAIRE gt gt HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL BORNE CONNECTEUR DE HARNAIS TERMINAL CONECTOR DE CONEXIONADO INSULATED TERMINAL BORNE OSOLEE TERMINAL AISLADO REMARQUES NOTAS 1 TOUT LE CABLAGE DOIT RESPECTER LES CODES DE 1 TODAS LAS INSTALACIONES ALAMBRICAS DEBEN NOTES L LECTRICITL LOCAUX CUMPLIR CON LOS CODIGOS ELECTRICOS LOCALES 1 ALL WIRING MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES 2 BRANCHER LA S CHEUSE UNE D RIVATION DISTINCTE 2 CONECTAR LA SECADORA A UN CIRCUITO DE 2 CONNECT DRYER TO A 15 AMP INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT DE 15 AMP RES RAMAL INDIVIDUAL DE 15 AMPERIOS 3 TIMER SHOWN IN OFF POSITION DOOR SWITCH CLOSED 3 MINUTERIE ILLUSTR E EN POSITION FERM 3 EL CRONIZADOR SE MUESTRA EN POSICION MOTOR AT REST THERMOSTAT CLOSED AND FA
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21. ENSOR AMERTISSEUR CONNECTOR C NTROLE c LECTRIQUE 5 ence BASE DE GABINETE IGNITER CAPTEUR 1 BRN BRN TM DU D TECTEUR DE ALLUMEUR L ET WHITE WHITE SENSOR L HUMODITE IGNITOR BLANC BLANC i H CYCLE SIGNAL z RED CONTACT SENSORS INTERRUPTOR CONTROL ELECTR NICO ROUGE 5 D TECTEURS DE CONTACT BLANCO BLANCO DE CHICHARA AVERTISSEUR WHITE P4 DEL SENSOR DE ROJO SENSORES DE CONTACTOS TAN WHITE x H ZUMBADOR BLANC LA HUMEDAD lt gt Y OCRE BLANC BLANCO e a5 CANELO BLANCO TE P5 WHITE TM BLANC 1 BLANCO Q TAN BOOSTER COIL SECONDARY COIL i OCRE BOBINE DE SURALIOMENTATION BOBINE SECONDAIRE xX CANELO by TAN BOBINA ELEVADORA DE TENSION BOBINA SECUNDARIA TAN o s TAN OCRE i 7 o ocre 709 OCRE CANELO GAS CONTROL VALVE ORANGE CANELO CANELO SOUPAPE DE COMMANDE DU GAZ ANARA XK za PNE os VALVULA DE CONTROL DEL GAS 4 ROSE 5602 BLUE PINK ROSADO onmo 5 BLEU ROSE B HOLDING COIL 2 H AZUL ROSADO BOBINE DE MAINTIEN i oo lt x x PINK BOBINA DE RETENCION OA 1 ROSADO o o SQ SQ gt 9 ORANGE eq 8 RED gt ORANGE NON 5 ROUGE ORANGE 04 FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH ROJO CONTROL THERMOSTAT HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT TIMER BOUTON DE SELECTION DU TISSU THERMOSTAT DE CONTROLE TERMOSTATO DE LIMITE ALTO MINUTERIE INTERRUPTOR SELECTOR DE TELAS TERMOSTATO DE CONTROL CRONIZADOR WIRING CODES CODES DE CABLAGE CODIGOS DE ALAMBRADOS G QUICK DISCONNECT TERMINAL BORNE DBORNE BRAN
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24. LECTION DU TISSU SUR RSEGULIER 2 CONECTAR LA SECADORA A UN CIRCUITO DE RAMAL INDIVIDUAL DE 30 AMPERIOS 3 EL CRONIZADOR SE MUESTRA EN POSICION APAGADO EL INTERRUPTOR DE LA PUERTA CERRADO EL MOTOR EN REPOSE EL TERMOSTATO CERRADO Y EL INTERRUPTOR SELECTOR DE TELAS EN REGULAR p AUTODEL F CARE F TIMED DRY w AUTOR E CARE F 51 MIN F 36 MIN F 16 5 MIN F 73 5 MIN F 28 5 MIN F 465 MIN CAM CIRCUIT 1 B A HEATER 1B B S MOTOR 2 B C MOTOR 3 X TM TIMER MOTOR 4B X H BUZZER BAR CHART ABOVE REPRESENTS ONE COMPLETE REVOLUTION OF TIMER SHAFT SHADED PORTION OF BAR CHART INDICATES THE PROPORTIONAL TIMES THAT INTERNAL TIMER CONTACTS ARE CLOSED A PULSAR CAM LOCATED NEXT TO THE BUZZER CAM AND ROTATING AT 12 REVOLUTIONS PER HOUR ALLOWS CIRCUITS X H TO CLOSE FOR 5 SECONDS 3 SECONDS gt 1 OR 2 TIMES IN THIS AREA 5 TO 7 TIMES IN THIS AREA gt LE DIAGRAMME SUR LA GAUCHE REPRESENTE UNE ROTATION COMPLETE DE L ARBRE DE LA MINUTERIE LA PARTIE OMBREE DU DIAGRAMME INDIQUE LE TEMPS R
25. Lint Overloading e Reduce load size and Do not overload dryer Overdrying causes rewash using liquid fabric Use fabric softener in washer or static electricity softener in the final rinse dryer to reduce static electricity e Lint screen not clean Or add a fabric softener e Remove items when they are when cycle began sheet and tumble without slightly damp to avoid Lint is attached to heat overdrying pills Use lint brush or roller to Check that lint screen is clean remove lint and in place Pilling Pilling is normal with Use a lint brush or shaver Use fabric softener to lubricate Fibers break synthetic and to remove pills fibers off ball up permanent press When ironing use spray starch and cling to fabrics This is due to or fabric finish on collars and fabric abrasion from normal cuffs wear e Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion Shrinking Overdrying Irreversible condition Follow fabric care label directions e f shrinking is a concern check load often e Remove items while slightly damp and hang or lay flat to complete drying Block knits into shape Wrinkling Overloading e Reduce load size and Do not overload dryer Leaving items in dryer tumble at medium or low Remove items as soon as cycle after cycle ends heat for 5 10 minutes ends Remove items immediately Hang or fold 20 Care and Cleaning AWA NINE To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to pe
26. Measure the voltage drop between terminal B of the timer and neutral Defective household power supply or broken wire be 120 VAC tween dryer terminal block and terminal B of the timer Turn the timer dial to 40 minutes of Timed Dry close the door amp measure the voltage drop between terminal C of the timer and neutral Defective timer 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop between terminal X of the timer and neutral 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop between the terminal of the start sw with two wires to it and neutral Measure the voltage drop between terminal 4 of the motor and neutral 120 VAC Defective Defective start sw door sw 0 120 VAC Defective thermal Defective drive motor limiter 51 Gas dryer completely inoperative Note Always check wiring to the components Dryer completely inoperative Measure the voltage drop between terminal B of the timer and neutral Defective household power supply or broken wire be 120 VAC tween dryer terminal block and terminal B of the timer Turn the timer dial to 40 minutes of Timed Dry close the door amp measure the voltage drop between terminal C of the timer and neutral Defective timer 120 VAC Set the fabric selector sw to Air Fluff amp measure the voltage drop between terminal TD of the timer and neutral 120 VAC Measure the vol
27. NTACTS INTERNES DE LA MINUTERIE SONT FERMES UNE CAME D IMPULSION SITU E A COTE DE LA CAME DE L AVERTISSEUR ET TOURNANT A RAISON DE 12 TOURS A L HEURE PERMET AU CIRCUIT X H DE SE FERMER PENDANT 5 SECONDES 3 SECONDES gt 1 OU 2 FOIS DANS CETTE SECTION DE 5 7 FOIS DANS CETTE SECTION 13 EL GRAFICO DE BARRAS DE LA IZQUIERDA REPRESENTA UNA REVOLUCION COMPLETA DEL EJE DEL CRONIZADOR LA PORCION SOMBREADA DEL GRAFICO DE BARRAS INDICA LOS TIEMPOS PROPORCIONALES QUE LOS CONTACTOS INTERNOS DEL CRONIZADOR ESTAN CERRADOS UNA LEVA GENERADORA DE IMPULSOS UBICADA JUNTO A LA LEVA DEL ZUMBADOR Y GIRANDO A 12 REVOLUCIONES POR HORA PERMITE QUE EL CIRCUITO X H SE CIERRE DURANTE 5 SEGUNDOS 3 SEGUNDOS gt 1 2 VECES EN ESTA AREA 5A 7 VECES EN ESTA AREA SECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRESS SAVER Version en espanol Si desea obtener una copia en espanol de estas Instrucciones de Funcionamiento sirvase escribir a la direccion que se incluye a continuacion Solicite la P N 131972200 Spanish Owner s Guides Electrolux Home Products P O Box 212378 Augusta Georgia 30917 DRY TEMPERATURE M PRESS MEDIUM HEAT AIR FLUFF NO HEAT x ON oo ON ae mid HICH HE EAT Before Operating Your Dryer Read your dryer Owner s Guide It has important safety and warranty information It also has many suggestions for best drying results reduce the risk of fire electric shock o
28. Removing the door 2 Ifthe seal is to be replaced open the door and pull the seal from the liner If the seal is to be reused separate the panels and use a small screwdriver to push the tabs through the liner 1 Open the door and remove the four screws holding the door to the hinges Removing the door handle 1 Separate the panel and release the tabs holding the handle in outer panel Separating the door panel 1 Remove the door Remove the two screws from the end and two screws from the bottom Removing the door strike 1 Separate the panel squeeze the ends of the strike and push it through the inner panel 3 Lift the inner panel off the outer panel Removing the door seal 1 The door seal is fasten to the inner door liner by expandable tabs pushed through slots in the liner Lue ar JEE sy a os mL 15 on a ae ee oy LI ES yen ur dor Removing the door catch 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply open the door and raise the top panel Push up and forward and down and forward on the rear of the catch moving the catch forward until the metal tabs hit the front panel Release the metal tabs with a small screwdriver and push the catch out the front Removing the door hinge Open and support the door Remove the two screws holding the hinge to the front panel and the two screws holding the hinge to the door
29. S EJ ia ES E EE eo EPDIIDEEIEPRCHRENTSERE E E is a d T mm BH Ec nn Agon n Tir When wet clothes are placed in the dryer the clothes touch the sensor bars and the moisture lowers the ca pacitance between them The electronic moisture sen sor control reads this and increases the resistance be tween terminals P4 and P5 When resistance is in creased in a series circuit current flow in the circuit is reduced The increase in resistance inside the control lowers the current flow through the timer motor below the level needed to operate the motor preventing the timer from advancing As the moisture is removed from the clothes the capacitance between the bars increases When the increase in capacitance satisfies the elec tronic moisture control the electronic moisture control removes the resistance between terminals P4 and P5 increasing the current flow through the timer motor caus ing the motor to advance Note n the auto regular cycle the timer motor can run for 51 minutes The cycle time can be 51 min plus the time current flow is being shunted by the electronic moisture sensor control The Heat Circuit Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 of the fabric selector switch The fabric selector switch allows the dryer to be set to operate at High tempera ture Medium temperature Low temperature and Air 47 Fluff In the Air Fluff setting the dr
30. abric selector switch is set to Low contacts 4 to 5 of the switch are also closed connecting the windings of the small heater in the control thermostat to neutral through the centrifugal switch in the motor When the drive motor is running and the contacts of the control thermostat are closed current flows through the heater The heat from the heater causes the thermostat to cycle at a lower drum temperature The control thermostat senses the temperature of the air in the blower housing and controls the temperature in the drum by opening and closing the heater circuit When the temperature in the drum is below the cycle temperature the contacts are closed connecting line 1 to the high limit thermostat The high limit thermo stat is a safety device that prevents the dryer from overheating if the contacts of the control thermostat fail closed The contacts of the high limit thermostat are normally closed and set to open at a temperature above the cycling temperature of the control thermo stat From the output terminal of the high limit ther mostat line 1 is connected to one side of the holding coil of the gas valve the secondary coil of the gas valve and the sensor that is mounted on the combustion cham ber The holding coil secondary coil booster coil sensor and igniter circuits interact with one another to assure safe operation of the dryer gas burner j La j 4 Holding 44 The gas valve has t
31. al UNPACKING 1 Using the four shipping carton corner posts two on each side carefully lay the dryer on its left side and remove foam shipping base prevent damage do not use the control panel as a means to pick up or move the dryer NOTE On under counter model clothes dryers the top panel may be removed for installation 2 Return the dryer to an upright position REVERSING DOOR SWING Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges to the opposite side of the cabinet To change the direction of the door opening 1 Open the dryer door Remove the four hinge hole plugs from the left side of the door opening Place nearby for future installation NOTE You may need a plastic knife to help pull out the plugs Be careful not to scratch the paint 2 Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the dryer front panel NOTE Remove one screw from each of the two hinges first Hold the door firmly before removing the last two screws 3 Rotate the door 180 and reinstall the door hinges to the dryer front panel with the four screws 4 Install the four hinge hole plugs in the open screw holes on the right side of the door opening REMOVE 4 SCREWS 9 ONE FROM EACH HINGE FIRST ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ALL ELECTRIC Dryers The following spec
32. and blower housing QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 1 Serial nameplate location on the front panel at the left side of the dryer door opening 2 Serial number breakdown pyar Incremented unit number Production week Last digit of production year Product identification Manufacturing Facility 3 Tech sheet location Front console models on the righthand bodyside behind the front panel and inside rear access pane Rear console models on main top inside console FU Tua T Lo d voa rt um E EN mA EM QUICK REFERENCE SHEET SPECIFICATION Electrical Volts 120 208 or 120 240 Amps circuit Motor wattage Heat input Watts 240VAC Heat input BTU Hr Auto Elec Ignition Drum Size Cu Ft Finish R P M Airflow CFM DRUM TEMPERATURES Max opening on 1st cycle High Medium Low Dimension Inches Height Stack Models Height Console Models Width Depth Vent Capability Top Finish Port Opening Sq In Electric dryers can be vented four ways through back bottom right or left side Gas dryers can be vented three ways through back bottom or right side ELECTRIC MODELS 120 208 or 120 240 30 160 350 Watts 3200 4500 5 7 Power Paint Epoxy 48 54 145 190 140 180 135 175 4 Way Power Paint Enamel 235 GAS MODELS 120 15 160 350 Watts 20 000 Ye
33. assembly to the rear of the cabinet Removing the thermal limiter Electric dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Disconnect the two wires and remove the two screws holding limiter to the rear panel 14 Removing the control thermostat 4 Remove two screws holding the housing to the dryer base 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the front panel 2 Disconnect the wires from the thermostat and remove the two screws holding the thermostat to the blower housing 5 Remove the front motor lock by inserting a screw driver at the rear of the housing to release the housing from the motor Removing the blower housing and fan blade 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Remove the control thermostat 3 Using a 7 8 socket turn the fan blade clockwise while holding the motor shaft to remove the blade from the motor shaft 6 Raise the front of the motor and pull the housing forward 19 Removing the idler pulley 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the rear vent 2 Release the belt from the motor pulley and slide the idler pulley off Removing the idler pulley assembly 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the rear vent 2 Release the belt from the motor pulley 3 Release the idler spring from the motor and lift the assembly of
34. astic parts of the dryer This Owner s Guide provides general operating instructions for your dryer It also contains information about features for several other models Your dryer may not have every feature included Use the dryer only as instructed in this Owner s Guide and the Operating Instructions card included with your dryer Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding prong from electrical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death Note The instructions appearing in this Owner s Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and ELECTRIC DRYERS 14 30R FUSED 30 AMP 120 240 V OR 120 208 V WALL DRYER RECEPTACLE SERVICE CORD CORRECT Use this way ONLY 17 GAS DRYERS Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong from this plug WA ER lt Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug CORRECT Use this way ONLY situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Protect Children Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children As children grow teach them the proper safe use of all appliances Destroy the carton plastic bag and
35. ations show minimum clearance dimensions for proper operation in a recess or closet installation 28 J 60 SQ IN 387 1 SQ 15 38 1 cm lt 4 2 54 cm 0 0 cm 60 SQ IN 387 1 SQ CM CLOSET DOOR NOTE Under counter and stack models 0 inches 0 cm for sides rear and top 0 0 cm gt 4 1 2 54 cm ri 0 0 cm UNDER COUNTER INSTALLATION If an under counter installation is desired the dryer MUST have a top sheet kit installed P N 131629100 Kit is available from an authorized parts distributor Custom sized countertop is required MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION 1 Dryer MUST be exhausted outside outdoors not beneath the mobile home using metal ducting that will not Support combustion Metal ducting must be 4 inches 10 16 cm in diameter with no obstructions Rigid metal duct is preferred If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath the mobile home is enclosed the exhaust system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home a 29 provision must be made for outside make up air This provision is to be not less than twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet 4 T
36. aust system is acceptable 1 Connect an inclined or digital manometer between the dryer and the point the exhaust connects to the dryer 2 Setthe dryer timer and temperature to air fluff cool down and start the dryer 3 Read the measurement on the manometer 4 The system back pressure MUST NOT be higher than 0 75 inches of water column If the system back pressure is less than 0 75 inches of water column the system is acceptable If the manometer reading is higher than 0 75 inches of water column the system is too restrictive and the installation is unacceptable Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system is acceptable certain extenuating circumstances could affect the performance of the dryer e Only the rigid metal duct work should be used e Venting vertical through a roof may expose the exhaust system to down drafts causing an increase in vent restriction e Running the exhaust system through an uninsulated area may cause condensation and faster accumulation of lint e Compression or crimping of the exhaust system will cause an increase in vent restriction The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage The more the dryer is used the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation EXHAUST DIRECTION All dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rear exhausting However on electric dryers exhausting can be
37. cle chime is turned on Energy Saving Tips e Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer correctly e Sortlaundry properly and select proper temperature and cycle settings Choose an automatic dry cycle whenever possible for accurate drying time e Dry only full loads Single items and small loads usually take longer to dry e Avoid overloading adding wet items to a partially dry load and overdrying e Dry one load after another to take advantage of a warm dryer e Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to escape which prolongs drying time e f possible use the dryer on low humidity days e Install the dryer in an area where the room temperature is at least 45 F 7 C SECTION OWNERS GUIDE For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified in
38. cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur To prevent injury do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum To prevent injury and damage to the dryer e All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this Owner s Guide Use only authorized factory parts Do not tamper with controls e Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather A A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation electric dryers only A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Drying Procedures e Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying e Read the Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons read Important Safety Instructions before operating this dryer 1 Prepare items for drying e Dry items of similar fabric weight and construction in the same load e Separate dark items from light colored items S
39. d chlorine bleach 1 2 cup 120 ml in 1 quart 95 liter water Rinse several times with clear water Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent Or touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label Before moving the dryer place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at any time They can damage the finish or controls Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Dryer does not start Dryer runs but won t heat Before calling for service review this list It may save both time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer POSSIBLE CAUSE Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Thermal limiter tripped There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown the drum may turn but the heater will not operate Gas supply valve is not open gas models Dryer does not have enough air supply to support the burner flame gas models LP gas supply tank is empty or there has been a utility interruption of natural gas gas models Drying cycle takes too long Lint screen is clogged with lint outside of the dryer feels too hot or smells hot Excessive wrinkling Ex
40. d in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 25 PRE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Materials Required for Installation 1 Phillips head screwdriver 2 Channel lock adjustable pliers C2 Carpenter s level I Flat or straight blade screwdriver Duct tape O Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch 10 2 cm duct N Vent hood Pipe thread sealer Gas 9 Plastic knife 10 1 2 inch open end wrench ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Dryer CIRCUIT Individual 30 amp branch circuit fused with 30 amp minimum time delay fuses or circuit breakers POWER SUPPLY 3 wire 240 volt single phase 60 Hz Alternating Current Canada 240 volt single phase 60 Hz Alternating Current POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT The dryer MUST employ a 3 conductor power supply cord NEMA 10 30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum 30 amp with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and ma
41. e fabric selector sw 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop from the terminal on the sensor with the orange wire to neutral 120 VAC 0 Defective high limit thermostat Infinity Remove power unplug the igniter and measure the resistance of the igniter Defective igniter 58 Igniter glows full brilliance then dims Defective gas valve or gas supply 50 to 400 OHMS Defective motor Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating Note Always check wiring to the components Dryer overheats Is the vent restricted No Replace the control thermostat Yes Clear vent system 59 SECTION TEARDOWN Removing the knobs This section will describe how to remove components 1 The shafts of the knobs are D shaped and pull from both gas and electric dryer Unless stated the straight off procedure will be the same on all dryers Unless stated reverse the procedure to reinstall the component m aaa ST DT EE fs o Bs NORMALDRY Always remove electrical power from SEC hh is oer the dryer when working in an area where electrical a power is present Bl M Always turn the gas off to the dryer be fore opening any gas piping There are two styles of dryers those with the controls mounted on top in the rear top console Raising the t
42. e AIR FLUFF NO HEAT setting can be used only in the Timed Dry cycle AIR FLUFF NO HEAT setting tumbles the load without heat Use Air Fluff to freshen clothing pillows or blankets or to dust draperies Cycle Selection Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and setting Each cycle ends with a cool down period The heat automatically turns off and the load continues to tumble during the cool down period This reduces wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load weight and fabric type Room temperature and humidity type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time Auto Regular Whites Cycle This cycle is best for cotton items Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice High heat is suggested for cotton items e Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY For items requiring more drying time set cycle selector on MORE For items requiring less drying time set cycle selector on LESS Auto Delicate Cycle This cycle is best for knit and delicate items Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice e heat is suggested for knit and delicate items e Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY e For items requiring more drying time set cycle selector on MORE e For items requiring less drying time set cycle
43. e Auto Dry cycle contacts B to C and B to A are closed This provides power at the start of the cycle to four circuits the drive motor circuit timer motor circuit electronic moisture sensor circuit and the heating circuit Drive Motor Circuit When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied to terminal M4 of the drive motor Terminal M4 is con nected in the motor to one side of the thermal over load The thermal overload protects the motor from being damaged by overheating The other side of the thermal overload is connected to both the run winding and the start winding of the drive motor When the motor is not turning the other end of the start winding is connected internally to terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch The other end of the run winding is also connected inter nally to terminal 5 HOLDING COIL ORANGE CONTROL HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is con nected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated and the dryer door closed line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the start and run windings of the drive motor With power applied to both the start and run windings the motor starts to turn When the speed of the motor reaches about 80 of its normal run speed
44. e dryer and the plenum The holes in the plenum allow the air to be drawn across the heating element In any cycle other than Air Fluff the heating Timer element heats the air as it passes through Airflow since the moisture in the clothes is removed by air mov ing through the drum it is important to understand the complete air flow system Airflow electric dryers Room air enters the dryer through a louvered panel in the rear right hand corner of the dryer 36 The air then is drawn into the drum through the holes in the rear of the drum The air passes through the drum picking up moisture and is drawn though the lint filter into the ductwork at the front of the dryer The air enters the fan housing and is pushed out the exhaust vent to the outside of the house 37 Airflow gas dryers The airflow in gas dryers is similar to electric dryers ex cept for the heat source and the rear of the drum The air enter the cavity through the louvered opening in the right rear corner of the dryer The air is pull across the gas burner through the burner chamber and is ducted to the rear of the drum The drum is the same as in the electric dryer except it does not have a heat baffle on it CEAP SC LI Oe Ph OPI MA ee Oe a ce ui MEAT ee Airflow problems Airflow problems are usually caused by restrictions leaks or short unrestricted vents resulting in longer dry ing times ho
45. e following 1 CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 2 Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material or for appliances not in ordinary household use The consumer shall pay for such service calls 3 Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorized servicers use of parts other than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts obtained from persons other than such servicers or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply or acts of God 4 Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined Keep your bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Frigidaire Home Products IF YOU NEED c FRIGIDAIRE Frigidaire Home Products SERVICE PO Box 212378 HOME PRODUCTS Au
46. ects the motor from being damaged by overheating The other side of the thermal overload is 43 CABINET BASE FUNCTION ST GR x TAN X CONTACTS CLOSED SENSOR IGNITER i BOOSTER SECONDARY COIL COIL O O HOLDING COIL a ee ORG HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT connected to both the run winding and the start winding of the drive motor When the motor is not turning the other end of the start winding is connected internally to terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch The other end of the run wind ing is also connected internally to terminal M5 When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is con nected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated with the dryer door closed line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the start and run windings of the drive motor With power applied to both the start and run windings the motor starts to turn When the speed of the motor reaches about 80 of its normal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switch change from NC to NO opening the circuit to the start winding and connecting the run winding to motor ter minal M6 Terminal M6 is connected to neutral through the door switch The Start winding is now out of the circuit and run winding circu
47. ents Non Canadian electric dryers Canadian Electric dryer Gas dryer Electrical connections for 3 wire system Non Canadian electric dryers Electrical connections for 4 wire system Non Canadian electric dryers Installation Gas connection Replacement parts SECTION D HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK The basic components Drum Heat source Electric Gas Drive motor and blower Control thermostat Timer Airflow Airflow electric dryers Airflow gas dryers Airflow problems Restrictions Air leaks Short unrestricted vents Electrical operation Electric dryers models without electronic moisture sensor Auto dry cycle Drive motor circuit The timer motor circuit The heating circuit The cycle signal circuit Timed dry cycle Electrical operation Electric dryers models with electronic moisture sensor Auto dry regular cycle Drive motor circuit The timer motor circuit The heating circuit The cycle signal circuit Auto dry knits and delicates cycle EISE icc n n n sol colcolco Drive motor and heating circuits Timed dry cycle Drive motor and heating circuits Permanent press cycle Drive motor heating and end of cycle circuits Electrical operation Gas dryers models without electronic moisture sensor Auto dry cycle Drive motor circuit The timer motor circu
48. eparate items that shed lint from those that attract lint If an item sheds lint turn it inside out e Besurebuckles buttons and trim are heatproof and won t damage the drum finish Close zippers fasten hooks and Velcro like fasteners Tie strings and sashes to prevent snagging and tangling e If possible turn pockets inside out for even drying e Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing Dryer heat may permanently set some stains Repeat stain removal process before drying e Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal d 1 ffl i LOS Sea HA ZINC 21 7 SEV EY ILM 2 Check that lint screen is clean and in place 18 3 Load the dryer e Theaverage load will fill the drum 1 3 to 1 2 full Items need room to tumble freely for even drying and less wrinkling Do not overload dryer e When drying large items dry only 2 or 3 ata time Fill out the load with small and medium sized items e For delicate or very small loads add 2 lint free towels for better drying less wrinkling and to preventgrease stains caused by fabric softener sheets e Do not overdry items Overdrying can cause wrinkling shrinkage harshness and a build up of static electricity which can produce more lint e If desired add a dryer fabric softener sheet 4 Close the dryer door and set dryer controls some models oee Operat
49. et to open above the ignition temperature of gas When the sensor contacts open current flows through the secondary coil open 45 ing the second chamber allowing gas to the burner which is then ignited by the heat of the igniter When the con tacts of the sensor open the parallel circuit formed by the igniter and the booster coil are in series with the secondary coil which lowers the current flow through the igniter and booster coil Since it takes less magnetic force to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it the secondary coil still remains open when the current through the booster coil is reduced The reduction of current flow through the igniter reduces heat from the igniter but the sensor contacts are held open by the heat of the burner flame The Cycle Signal Circuit The end of cycle signal circuit is made up of signal switch and the cycle signal buzzer The signal switch and the cycle signal are connected in series with one another and in parallel with terminals B and C of the timer Terminal B and one side of the signal switch are connect to line 1 Terminal C and one side of the cycle signal is connected through the motor centrifugal switch to neutral When the dryer is operating terminal B is connected to terminal C by contacts B and C of the timer and the cycle signal circuit is shorted out At the end of the cycle contacts B and C open and if the signal switch is closed current flows through the cycle signal abou
50. f the motor Removing the drive motor Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum N Unplug the harness from the motor and remove the idler assembly 3 Unscrew the blower wheel from motor shaft 4 Release the front motor lock from the blower housing 5 Release the spring hold down on the rear of the motor and lift the motor out Removing the burner Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the front panel 2 Unplug the igniter remove the two screws holding the burner to the valve assembly bracket and slide the burner into the combustion chamber to release burnerfrom the valve Removing the ignitor Gas dryers 4 Remove the one screw securing the gas valve assembly bracket to the base slide the gas valve 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and assembly forward and lift the gas valve assembly remove the burner out 2 Usingascrewdriver release the spring clip holding the ignitor to the burner o Remove the three screws holding the valve to the bracket Removing the gas valve assembly Gas dryers 1 Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Unplug the wires from the valves 3 Using a 15 16 open end wrench disconnect the manifold pipe from the valve cuml 4 N H k Removing the gas valve coils Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical
51. gusta GA 30917 Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice All warranties are made by White Consolidated Industries Inc This warranty applies only in the 50 states of the U S A and Puerto Rico 24 SECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS amp ELECTRIC DRYER PUN CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION UN Before beginning installation carefully read these instructions This will simplify the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future reference NOTE The electrical service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or in Canada CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 NOTE The gas service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 4223 1 or in Canada CAN CGA B149 12 NOTE The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21 5 1 or ANSI UL 2158 CAN CSA C22 2 latest editions for HOME USE only This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons etc For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liqui
52. haust duct requirements have not been met Electric dryer is connected to a 208 volt circuit Drying procedures have not been followed Outside exhaust hood or exhaust duct may be clogged or restricted High humidity Dryer is overloaded Items left in dryer too long Insufficient sorting of items Drying temperature too high 22 SOLUTION Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and the dryer is on a separate circuit Call authorized service person for replacement Replace fuse Check to make sure supply valve is open See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Refill or replace tank Dryer should heat when utility service is restored Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryer lint screen before starting each cycle Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameter and made of rigid or flexible metal When in place the duct must have no more than two 90 bends and must not exceed length listed in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Drying time will be 20 longer than drying on a 240 volt circuit See Drying Procedures Clean out any obstruction Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Do not overload See Drying Procedures Remove items as soon as cycle ends See Drying Procedures Follow fabric care label instructions Avoid Service Checklist OCCURRENCE Scratchi
53. he end caps and console mounting panel 65 Removing the console Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the back panel and skirt from the console and disconnect the components from the console 3 The console is held to the top panel by three slotted tabs molded into each end cap and two screws behind the skirt Remove the two screws slide the console forward lift up Removing the end caps Top console models Removing the buzzer Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Disengage the console from the top 2 Remove the console s back panel and disconnect the wires from the buzzer 3 Release the two tabs at the top and one tab at the front 3 Turn the buzzer about 1 8 of a turn counter clockwise R i h Removing the console s front panel console the buzzer Front console models models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply scd Nie See 2 Raise the top lean the front panel forward and 2 Remove the knobs and skirt from the console disconnect the wires from the buzzer 3 Remove the lower screw holding the timer and roll 3 the buzzer about 1 8 of a turn counter the top of the panel forward to disengage bottom clockwise tabs of the panel AXITORAATIC WHITES AUTOMATIC KNITS DELICATES TIMED DRY 66
54. he main harness 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the console from the front panel 3 Remove the top mounting screw from the timer 3 console models Lean the top of the panel out and lift it off of the two clips at the bottom 4 Release the five tabs three at top and two at the Replacing the drum light bulb bottom 1 Open the dryer door release the clip holding the light shield by pushing up and unscrew the bulb 5 Slide the console panel up to disengage it from the control mounting panel Removing the sensor bars 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen 3 Remove the two screws holding the vent grill to the front panel Replacing the drum light housing 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Raise the top and disconnect the wires from the light socket 3 Pushin to release the tab at the end of the housing and push the housing into the drum 4 Pull the grill into the drum and disconnect the wires 70 Replacing the drum light socket Replacing the foam seal 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 2 Raise the top and disconnect the wires from the 2 light socket 9 3 Remove the light bulb squeeze the tabs on the side of the socket and push the socket into the housing 4 Replacing the felt seal Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply
55. his dryer MUST be fastened to the floor Mobile Home Installation Kit No 169840 is available from your dealer Refer to pages 2 and 3 for other important venting requirements Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction amp Safety Standard which is a Federal Regulation Title 24 CFR Part 32 80 or when such standard is not applicable with American National Standard for Mobile Homes In Canada UNDER COUNTER amp STACK MODELS the CSA Z240 is applicable ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS The dryer is designed under ANSI Z 4 26 7 8 gt 68 3 cm 21 5 1 for HOME USE only ELECTRIC CONNECTION UNDER COUNTER 34 5 8 87 9 cm lt p 2 9 16 91 5 cm 3 1 4 3 8 0 96 cm DIA 9 5 cm GAS PIPE 1 2 54 cm REAR VIEW 47 1 2 gt 120 7 cm Correct DOOR OPEN 90 Incorrect 4 3 8 11 1 cm gt OPTIONAL 5 lt VENT KNOCKOUT 4 L1 27 68 6 cm 3 3 4 SIDE VIEW 30 TOP CONSOLE MODELS ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS DOOR OPEN 90 43 58 110 7 36 91 5 cm E To o 3 8 0 96 cm DIA GAS PIPE 1 2 54 cm REAR VIEW 47 112 120 7 cm 4 3 8 11 1 cm ELM OPTIONAL VENT gt koar 1 68 6 3 3 4 SIDE VIEW 9 5 cm
56. hnician s travel to the home and an Applicable to the and the exclusions listed below apply costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required State of Alaska because of service Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Home Products a division of White Consolidated Industries Inc We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire oran authorized Frigidaire servicer IMPORTANT This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use and the consumer is RESPONSIBILITIES responsible for the items listed below OF THE CONSUMER 1 Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product 2 Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in accordance with all local plumbing electrical and or gas codes 3 Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage replacement of blown fuses repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring 4 Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing such as removal of trim cupboards shelves etc which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory 5 Damages to finish after installation 6 Replacement of light bulbs and or fluorescent tubes on models with these features EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover th
57. hread a U L approved 30 amp power cord NEMA 10 30 Type SRDT through the strain relief 4 Attach the power cord neutral center wire conductor to the silver colored center terminal on the terminal block Tighten the screw securely 5 Attach the remaining two power cord outer conductors to the outer brass colored terminals on the terminal block Tighten both screws securely Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring conductor at connections 6 Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to the back of the dryer with two screws Tighten screws securely 7 Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly 6 against the power cord 33 Non Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner 2 Install a U L approved strain relief in the entry hole of the mounting bracket Finger tighten the nut only at this time Remove the green neutral ground wire from the green ground screw located above the terminal block TYPICAL 4 CONDUCTOR RECEPTACLE BLACK 240V WHITE NEUTRAL TYPICAL 4 CONDUCTOR CORD RED 240V GREEN GROUND 30 AMP NEMA 14 30 TYPE SRDT OR ST Thread a U L approved 30 amp power cord NEMA 14 30 type ST or SRDT through the strain relief 5 Attach the green power cord ground wire to the cabinet with the green ground screw Attach the white neutral
58. ide the dryer console or under the top panel REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are needed for your dryer contact the source where you purchased your dryer Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation Place all materials in a garbage container or make materials inaccessible to children The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this dryer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Good safe practice and caution MUST be applied when installing operating and maintaining any appliance 34 SECTION D HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK Clothes dryers remove moisture from clothes by pulling air either warmed or room temperature through the clothes while they are being tumbled by a turning drum The moisture from the clothes is exhausted through the dryer vent system to the outside of the house The basic components are Drum Gas Drive motor and blower Heat Source Electric 35 Control thermostat 1 x ki m 4 Once inside the dryer cavity the air is drawn between the rear wall of th
59. ific requirements for proper and safe electrical installation of your dryer Failure to follow these instructions can create electrical shock and or a fire hazard This appliance MUST be properly grounded Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properly grounded Follow the instructions in this manual for proper grounding Do not use an extension cord with this dryer Some extension cords are not designed to withstand the amounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and can melt creating electrical shock and or fire hazard Locate the dryer within reach of the receptacle for the length power cord to be purchased allowing some slack in the cord Refer to the pre installation requirements in this manual for the proper power cord to be purchased A A U L approved strain relief must be installed onto power cord If the strain relief is not attached the cord can be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by any movement of the cord resulting in electrical shock Do use an aluminum wired receptacle with copper wired power cord and plug or vice versa A chemical reaction occurs between copper and aluminum and can cause electrical shorts The proper wiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cord with a copper wired receptacle NOTE Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply will have longer drying times than operating on 240 volt power supply GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Non Canadian ELECTRIC D
60. ing Instructions card for your specific model controls 5 Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting 6 Start the dryer e Push Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START knob clockwise to ON hold for 1 2 seconds and release e To add or remove items when the dryer is running open the door The dryer will always stop when the door is opened Allow the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside e To restart dryer close the door then push the Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START I9 knob clockwise to ON hold for 1 2 seconds and release e The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFF position 7 Whenthecycleends remove items immediately and hang or fold If load is removed before the cycle ends turn cycle selector to OFF Features Cycle Signal Control some models When the Cycle Signal Control is ON a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and during the Press saver setting some models The volume is adjustable on some models Drum Light some models A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum during loading and unloading Closing the door turns off the light Reversible Dryer Door Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door The door can be hinged on the right or left side Refer to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for directions on changing the door Drying Rack some models Use the drying rack to dry i
61. ircuits The drive motor the heating and cycle signal circuits operate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle 49 SECTION F TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS NOTE Always check the wiring and pin plug connectors before replacing any component Electric dryer completely inoperative Gas dryer completely inoperative Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Auto dry but not in Timed dry Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer does not pause in Auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating 50 Electric dryer completely inoperative Note Always check wiring to the components Dryer completely inoperative
62. is switch prevents power from being applied to the element Electrical Operation Electric Dryer with Electronic Moisture Sensor if the motor is not running The Cycle Signal Circuit The end of cycle signal circuit is made up of a signal switch and the cycle signal buzzer The signal switch and the cycle signal are connected in series with one another and in parallel with terminals B and C of the timer Terminal B and one side of the signal switch are connected to line 1 Terminal C and one side of the cycle signal are connected through the motor centrifu gal switch to neutral When the dryer is operating ter minal B is connected to terminal C by contacts B and C of the timer and the cycle signal circuit is shorted out At the end of the cycle contacts B and C open and if the signal switch is closed current flows through cycle sig nal about 5 seconds until the motor stops and the cen trifugal switch opens Timed Dry Cycle The time dry cycle operates the same as the auto dry cycle except for the operation of the timer motor When the dial is turned to the timed dry section contacts TM to X in the timer close connecting the timer motor to neutral through the centrifugal switch in the motor The timer motor then runs continuously until contacts B to C of the timer opens and the motor stops Note Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product Sample wiring diagram for models with electronic moisture se
63. it The heating circuit The cycle signal circuit Timed dry cycle Electrical operation Gas dryers models with electronic moisture sensor Auto dry regular cycle Drive motor circuit The timer motor circuit The heat circuit The cycle signal circuit Auto dry knits and delicates cycle Drive motor and heating circuits Timed dry cycle Drive motor heating and cycle signal circuits SECTION F TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS Electric dryer completely inoperative Gas dryer completely inoperative Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in auto dry but not in timed dry Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer does not pause in auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Electric and Gas dryers d
64. it is bypassing the start switch so the switch can be released without interrupt ing power to the run winding The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer A pulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses a belt to drive the dryer drum The blower wheel is at tached to the other end of the motor shaft that pulls the air through the clothes and forces it out the exhaust vent The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one end of the timer motor winding The other end of the timer motor is connected to terminal TM of the timer Terminal TM is connected by an internal contact in the timer to terminal AD of the timer Terminal AD is con nected to the input side of the high limit thermostat The high limit thermostat is connected to neutral through the coils of the gas valve and the centrifugal switches of the motor whenever the motor is turning The circuit formed by contacts B and C of the timer the timer motor and contacts TM and AD are in parallel with a circuit form by contacts B and Aof the timer contacts 1 and 2 of the fabric selector switch and the contacts of the control thermostat This circuit has either zero re sistance when the contacts of the control thermostat are closed or infinity resistance when the contacts of the control thermostat are open When the contacts of the control thermostat are closed all the current flow is through the circuit formed by contacts B and A of the
65. ith electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed Ddry Note Always check wiring to the components Drive motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed Dry Turn the timer dial to 40 minutes of Timed Dry close the door amp measure the voltage drop between terminal X of the timer and neutral 120 VAC Open wire between terminal X and terminal M5 of Defective timer the motor 54 Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry Note Always check wiring to the components Timer advances in Timed Dry but not in Auto Dry Disconnect the electrical plug from the electronic moisture sensor control and measure the resis tance between the two red wires in the plug Continuity Infinity Shorted wire in harness moisture sensor control going to sensor bar or something between sensor bars Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer does not pause in Auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer Note Always check wiring to the components Timer does not pause in Auto Dry with wet clothes in the dryer Disconnect the electrical plug from the electronic moisture sensor control place a wet cloth across the sensor bars and measure the resistance between the two red wires in the plug 100 000 to 200 000 Oh
66. lly closed and are set to open at a temperature above the cycling temperature of the control thermostat From the output terminal of the high limit thermostat line 1 is connected to one side of the holding coil of the gas valve the secondary coil of the gas valve and the sensor that is mounted on the burner chamber The holding coil secondary coil booster coil sensor and igniter circuits interact with one another to assure safe operation of the dryer gas burner The gas valve has two chambers in series both must be opened before gas will flow into the burner The solenoid that controls the gas flow through the first chamber has two coils the booster coil and the holding coil The solenoid that control the second chamber has one coil the secondary coll N SENSOR IGNITER SECONDARY d 7 6 BOOSTER COIL COIL HOLDING COIL L1 The other side of the holding coil booster coil and ig niter are connected to neutral through the two centrifu gal switches in the motor that are closed when the mo tor is running and the door switch When power is ap plied across these circuits current flows through the holding coil but the holding coil does not have enough magnetic force to open the solenoid by itself At the same time current flows through sensor contacts provid ing power to the booster coil and the igniter When cur rent flows through both the holding and booster coils the first chamber opens The contacts of the
67. m the clothes to be recirculated Short unrestricted vents The venting system in the dryer is designed to operate under some back pressure This back pressure is needed to slow the airflow and allow the air to be heated before it passes through the clothes Note With short direct vent runs such as you have when the dryer is installed against an outside wall use a 2 1 2 vent cap rather than a 4 vent cap Electrical Operation Electric Dryers Models With out Electronic Moisture Sensor Note Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product 240 VAC 120 VAC T 120 VAC N Ou 12 BLUE GRN C START BUR SWITCH CYCLE SIGNAL CABINET NC NO GRAY AE SIGNAL Se H QH 3 SWITCH BOOR an SWITCH gee e 6 2 START Q WHT 4 6 RUN THERMAL EE NE GRN m LIMITER Mens 1 g IN CABINET YEL gt 4 4K 2 X TAN e E3 R YEL BLK _ HEATER 4500 WATTS E 28K Q 4 59 BLUE 1 ORG BLK p Q ORG Q Q RED ev A FABRIC HIGH LIMIT SELECTOR THERMOSTAT THERMOSTAT TIMER SWITCH Auto Dry Cycle When the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1 is connected to terminal B of the timer and the input terminal of the cycle signal switch When the timer is set to the Auto Dry cycle contacts B to C and B to A in the timer are closed This provides po
68. ms Infinity Open wire between the Defective electronic control and sensor bars moisture sensor control 55 Electric Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn Note Always check wiring to the components Drive motor runs but drum does not turn Belt broken or off pulley Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times Note Always check wiring to the components Longer than normal drying times Are the clothes wetter than normal when removed from the washer No Check washer spin cycle Yes Clear vent Is the vent restricted No Replace the control thermostat 56 Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Note Always check wiring to the components Drive motor runs but dryer does not heat With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Regular and the motor not running measure the voltage drop between terminal 1 of the fabric selector sw and neutral Defective timer 120 VAC With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Regular and the motor not running measure the voltage drop between terminal 2 of the fabric selector sw and neutral 120 VAC 0 Defective fabric selector sw With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Regular and the motor not running measure the voltage drop between terminal 5 of
69. nce when the contacts of the control thermostat are open Since elec trical current follows the path of least resistance when the contacts of the control thermostat are closed all the current flow is through the circuit formed by contacts B and A of the timer contacts 1 and 2 of fabric selector switch the contacts of the control thermostat and the contacts of the high limit thermostat With no current flowing through the timer motor winding the timer motor does not turn When the heat in the dryer opens the contacts of the control thermostat the only path for cur rent flow is through the circuit formed by the timer motor winding and the dropping resistor With current flowing through the timer motor winding the timer advances At the start of the cycle the amount of heat energy needed to drive the moisture from the clothes slows the tem perature rise in the dryer and the contacts of the control thermostat remain closed preventing the timer from ad vancing As the clothes dry it takes less heat energy to maintain the temperature in the drum This causes the contacts of the control thermostat to be open a higher percentage of the time allowing the timer motor to run more The Heating Circuit Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 of the fabric selector switch The fabric selector switch allows the dryer to be set to operate at Regular tempera ture Low temperature and Air Fluff In the Air Fluff set ting the drum turns bu
70. nd H that connect the circuit to neutral When contacts B to C of the timer are closed or contacts B to S of the timer are closed and the extra care switch is set to ON line 1 is connected to one side of the cycle sig nal The other side of the cycle signal is connected to the signal switch When signal switch is set to ON the contacts of the switch are closed connecting the circuit to terminal H of the timer A Pulsar cam located next to the cycle signal cam and rotating at 12 revolutions per hour allows contacts H to X to close for 5 seconds 3 seconds PULSAR CAM Auto Dry Knits and Delicates Cycle The auto dry knits and delicates cycle operates the same as the auto dry regular cycle except for the length of time the timer motor can run 36 minutes and the extra care feature capability When the extra care fea 48 ture is selected the dryer tumbles an extra 16 5 minutes at the end of the cycle without heat During the 16 5 minutes the end of cycle signal will sound 5 to 7 times Drive Motor and Heating Circuits The drive motor and the heating circuits operate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle Timed Dry Cycle When the timed dry cycle is selected a drying time up to 73 5 minutes may be set by turning the timer dial When the cycle is started the timer motor runs con tinuously for the time set At the end of the cycle the end of cycle signal sounds one or two times Drive Motor Heating and Cycle Signal C
71. nding of the drive motor When the motor is not turn ing the other end of the start winding is connected inter nally to terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch The other end of the run winding is also connected internally to terminal M5 When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is connected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated with the dryer door closed line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the start and run windings of the drive motor With power ap plied to both the start and run windings the motor starts to turn When the speed of the motor reaches about 80 of its normal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switch change from NC to NO opening the circuit to the start winding and connecting the run winding to motor ter minal M6 Terminal M6 is connected to neutral through 41 the door switch The start winding is now out of the circuit and the run winding circuit is bypassing the start switch so the switch can be released without interrupt ing power to the run winding The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer A pulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses a belt to drive the dryer drum The blower wheel is at tached to the other end of the motor shaft and pulls the air through the clothes and forces it ou
72. ng or chipping of the drum finish Before calling for service review this list It may save both time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer POSSIBLE CAUSE Foreign objects such as coins pins clips or buttons are inside the dryer Permanently attached items such as belt buckles zippers and fasteners may be hitting the inside of the drum 23 SOLUTION Always remove foreign objects from pockets before laundering Remove objects from drum and restart dryer It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage to the dryer Drum damage caused by foreign objects or permanently attached items is not covered by the warranty Sample warranty always check warranty with product _ __ FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTY Your Frigidaire product is protected by this warranty WARRANTY FRIGIDAIRE THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED THE CONSUMER WILL BE PERIOD SERVICERS WILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL ONE YEAR One year from original Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts Costs of service calls that are listed under IMPORTAN WARRANTY purchase date of this appliance which prove to be defective in RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER materials or workmanship LIMITED WARRANTY period listed above All of the provisions of the full warranty above Costs of the tec
73. nsor 240 VAC ae 120 VAC L1 GREEN DOOR SWITCH BLUE A START SWITCH iiid RES gt CABINET NC NO GRAY gig BLACK 2 4 BROWN p EXTRA CARE SWITCH PURPLE een iS BLACK J E Ix o BLACK an d WHITE j E TAN ubi 9 0 o 1K im ORANGE E 7 7195 FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH n TIMER araram ELECTRONIC 9 MOISTURE M2 THERMAL LIMITER WHITE of V WHITE ED GREEN CONTACT M1 SENSORS TAN P2 CABINET BASE ED YELLOW 4 BLUE RED CONTROL THERMOSTAT HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT 40 Auto Dry Regular Cycle When the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1 is connected to terminal B of the timer and one side of the drum light When the timer is set to the Auto Dry cycle contacts B to C and B to A are closed This provides power at the start of the cycle to four circuits the drive motor circuit timer motor circuit electronic moisture sensor control circuit and the heating circuit Drive Motor Circuit When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied through the thermal limiter a non resettable fuse mounted on the rear wall of the dryer to terminal M4 of the drive motor Terminal M4 is connected in the motor to one side of the thermal overload The thermal over load protects the motor from being damaged by over heating The other side of the thermal overload is con nected to one end of both the run winding and the start wi
74. of the top down Removing the front panel Front console models Removing the console Front console models Separating the front console panel and the control mounting panel Front console models Removing the sensor bars Replacing the drum light bulb Replacing the drum light housing Replacing the drum light socket Replacing the felt seal Replacing the foam seal Removing the rear vent Releasing the dryer belt Removing the vane from the drum Removing the drum Removing the belt Removing the hitch ball from the drum Removing the teflon glides Removing the drum heat shield Electric dryers Removing the hitch Removing the high limit thermostat Removing the thermal limiter Electric dryers Removing the heating element assembly Electric dryers Removing the control thermostat Removing the blower housing and fan blade Removing the idler pulley Removing the idler pulley assembly Removing the drive motor Removing the burner Gas dryers Removing the ignitor Gas dryers Removing the gas valve assembly Gas dryers Removing the gas valve coils Gas dryers Removing the sensor Gas dryers Removing the combustion chamber Gas dryers Removing the duct and heat shield Gas dryers Removing the manifold pipe Gas dryers Removing the vent pipe Gas dryers Removing the gasket between the vent pipe
75. oints 3 With the dryer in its final position adjust one or more of the legs until the dryer is resting solid on all four legs Place a level on top of the dryer THE DRYER MUST BE LEVEL AND RESTING SOLID ON ALL FOUR LEGS Turn the lock nuts on each of the four legs up toward the base of the dryer and snug with a 1 2 inch open end wrench 4 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet NOTE Check to ensure the power is off at circuit breaker fuse box before plugging the power cord into the outlet 5 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker fuse box Before operating the dryer make sure the dryer area is clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors Also see that nothing such as boxes clothing etc obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air 6 Run the dryer through a cycle check for proper operation NOTE On gas dryers before the burner will light it is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air If the burner does not light within 45 seconds the first time the dryer is turned on the safety switch will shut the burner off If this happens turn the timer to OFF and wait 5 minutes before making another attempt to light 7 f your dryer does not operate please review the Avoid Service Checklist located in your Owner s Guide before calling for service 8 Place these instructions in a location near the dryer for future reference NOTE A wiring diagram is located ins
76. op 1 The top is held in the rear by hinges and slots and those with the control mounted in the front front console 60 Insert a flat object such as a putty knife between top Removing the timer Top console models and front panel to release the clip and lift up on the top 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the timer knob and the rear panel from the console 3 Mark and disconnect the wires from the timer Removing the rear panel from console Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 4 Remove the two screws holding timer to the con sole panel 2 Remove the four screws holding the panel to the console and the two screws holding the panel to the top PRESS SAVER OFF a gt Sm P 2 m oy NORMAL DRY AUTE 61 Removing the timer Front console models Removing the turn to start or temperature switch Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the timer knob and raise the top panel 2 Remove the knob from the switch and the rear 3 Mark and disconnect the wires from the timer panel from the console 3 Disconnect the wires from the switch 4 Theswitch is held to control mounting panel by two spring loaded ramping tabs and a locking tab 4 Remove the two screws holding timer to the con sole panel
77. other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers Keep laundry products out of children s reach To prevent personal injury observe all warnings on product labels Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries Prevent Injury To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer s reference Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures If the dryer is moved to a new location have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong outlet The third grounding prong must never be removed Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury Do not use any type spray
78. otor heating and end of cycle circuits op auto dry knits and delicate cycle except the timer motor erate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle run time is 28 5 minutes Electrical Operation Gas Dryers Models Without Electronic Moisture Sensor Note Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELS WITHOUT p 120 VAC ELECTRONIC MOISTURE L1 SUN N C SENSOR CONTROL RED LIGHT BLUE PUSH TO A START GRN GRN a fio x ecseenecceccueeuecee 91 9 82 49 SIGNAL SWITCH C CYCLE SIGNAL PORR aye CABINET TOP CONTROL i 1 PANEL MTG GL J389 19 m BRKT RE MET START MOTOR FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH SZ 92 NEZ PINK Meee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee FABRIC CONTROL TIMER SELECTOR THERMOSTAT SWITCH NOTE DASHED LINES INDICATE CIRCUITS THAT ARE NOT IN ALL MODELS Auto Dry Cycle When the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1 is connected to terminal B of the timer and the input terminal of the signal switch When the timer is set to the Auto Dry cycle contacts B to C and B to A are closed This provides power to four circuits the drive motor circuit timer motor circuit heating circuit and cycle signal circuit Drive Motor Circuit When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied to terminal M4 of the drive motor Terminal M4 is connected in the motor to one side of the thermal overload The thermal overload prot
79. pipe and blower housing Gas dryers IE DAE T f g m I n il 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove front panel and slide the gasket completely on to the vent pipe 3 Remove the vent pipe out the rear of the dryer and remove the gasket from the vent pipe 5 Remove the two screws holding the manifold pipe to the base and lift the pipe out 4 When reinstalling install the gasket on the vent pipe install the vent pipe in the dryer and slide half of the gasket on to the blower housing from the front of the dryer 19 80
80. power cord conductor from the power cord and the green ground wire from the dryer harness to the silver colored center terminal the terminal block Tighten the screw securely 7 Attach the red and black power cord conductors to the outer brass colored terminals on the terminal block Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring conductor at the connections 8 Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmly against the power cord 9 Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the strain relief does not turn 10 Reinstall the terminal block access cover INSTALLATION 1 GAS CONNECTION Gas dryers only a Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer NOTE DONOT connect the dryer to L P gas service without converting the gas valve An L P conversion kit P N 131776600 must be installed by a qualified gas technician b Connect a 1 2 inch 1 27 cm 1 0 semi rigid or approved pipe from gas supply line to the 3 8 inch 0 96 cm pipe located on the back of the dryer Use a 1 2 inch to 3 8 inch 1 27 cm to 0 96 cm reducer for a connection Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections c Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line d Test all connections by brushing on a soapy water solution NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME 2 Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaust system Use duct tape to seal all j
81. r injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in your dryer owner s guide before operating this appliance Operating Steps Read Drying Procedures in your Owner s Guide It explains these operating steps in detail 1 Prepare items for drying 2 Check that lint screen is clean and in place 3 Load the dryer If desired add a dryer fabric softener sheet 4 Close the dryer door 5 Set Dry Temperature control Select PRESS SAVER if desired 6 Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting Start dryer Push the Start button and hold for 1 2 seconds or turn the Turn to Start control clockwise to ON Hold for 1 2 seconds and release 8 Asignal will sound toward the end of the cool down period when the End of Cycle chime is turned on AUTO AUTO PERM PRESS REGULAR WHITES COLORS MORE COOL NORMAL DRY DOWN EE LESS LESS NORMAL DRY COOL MORE DOWN MORE NORMAL AUTO E SAVER pELICATE TIMED DRY 9 Remove items immediately and hang or fold 10 Clean lint screen after every load Temperature Selection Always follow directions on fabric care labels avoid fire hazard do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down foam rubber plastics or similarly textured rubber like materials Use Air Fluff No Heat setting only The REGULAR HIGH HEAT PERM PRESS MEDIUM HEAT and KNITS DELICATES LOW HEAT temperature settings may be used with any cycle setting Th
82. rked for use with clothes dryers If being installed in a manufactured mobile home the dryer MUST employ a 4 conductor power supply cord NEMA 14 30 type SRDT or ST as required rated at 240 volt AC minimum 30 amp with 4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR A 4 WIRE SYSTEM Canada 4 wire power supply cord is installed on dryer OUTLET RECEPTACLE NEMA 10 30R receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position Canada NEMA 14 30R receptacle 3 WIRE GROUNDED NEUTRAL P 120 240 VOLT 60 CYCLE MAIN FUSE BOX 30 AMP DELAYED ACTION FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKER NEUTRAL WIRE OUTLET RECEPTACLE COPPER SUBJECT TO LOCAL REGULATIONS GAS Dryer CIRCUIT Individual 15 amp branch circuit fused with 15 amp maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker POWER SUPPLY 3 wire 120 volt single phase 60 Hz Alternating Current POWER SUPPLY CORD The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3 wire power cord NEMA 10 30R COPPER NOTE Do not under any circumstances remove grounding prong from plug GROUNDING PRONG EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Use only 4 inch 10 2 cm diameter minimum rigid or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood which has a swing out damper s that open when the dryer is in operation When the dryer stops the dampers
83. rsons or property comply with the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed below e Before cleaning the dryer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock hazards e Donotuse any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur Inside e Clean the lint screen after every load Lint build up in the screen restricts air flow which causes longer drying times The screen is located at the bottom of the door opening Remove by pulling straight up Remove the lint and replace the screen e Occasionally a waxy build up may form on the lint screen from using dryer added fabric softener sheets To remove this build up wash the lint screen in warm soapy water Dry thoroughly and replace Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in place Ifthe dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser Remove cleanser residue before drying the next load e Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct These areas can collect lint and dust over time An excessive amount of lint build up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard 21 Outside Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water Never use harsh gritty or abrasive cleansers If the cabinet becomes stained clean with dilute
84. ryer DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded For a grounded cord connected dryer 1 The dryer MUST be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resistance for electrical current 2 If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate copper wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances If in doubt call a licensed electrician For a permanently connected dryer 1 The dryer 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 Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded For a grounded cord connected dryer 1 The dryer must be grounded In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by a path of least resis
85. ryer over heating SECTION G TEARDOWN Removing the knobs Raising the top Removing rear panel from console Top console models Removing the timer Top console models Removing the timer Front console models Removing the turn to start or temperature switch Top console models Removing the turn to start or temperature switch Front console models Removing the press saver option or end of cycle chime switch Top console models Removing the press saver option switch Front console models Removing the end of cycle chime switch Front console models Removing the electronic moisture sensor control Top console models Removing the electronic moisture sensor control Front console models 5 Removing the top console skirt Top console models Removing the console Top console models Removing the end caps Top console models Removing the console s front panel Top console models Removing the buzzer Top console models Removing the buzzer Front console models Removing the door Separating the door panel Removing the door seal Removing the door handle Removing the door strike Removing the door hinge Removing the door catch Releasing the top of the front panel Removing the door switch Removing the clips that hold the front
86. s 5 7 Power Paint Epoxy 48 54 145 190 140 180 135 170 3 Way Power Paint Enamel 235 QUICK REFERENCE SHEET Component Resistances Electric Models Gas Models Drive motor 120 volt 60 Hz 1 4 h p 1725 rpm Motor Start Winding 4 5 Ohms 4 5 Ohms Motor Run Winding 3 8 Ohms 3 8 Ohms Timer Motor 2280 2300 Ohms 2280 2300 Ohms Timer Dropping Resistor located in the harness 4 400 Ohms Heating Element 12 8 Ohms Bias Heater on Thermostat 28 000 Ohms 7 000 Ohms Burner Assembly Ignitor 50 400 Ohms secondary Coil 1200 Ohms Booster Coil 1320 Ohms 10 77 F av lv 95019 SLOVLNOO YOLOW YWL IN L7X TVNS3LLNI LVHL SNIL YOLOW 2 8 TWNOILYOdOdd AHL S31VOIQONI LYVHO JO NOILYOd Q3QVHS Vi gl LAVHS AO NOILLOY TOA3S 313 ldlNOO dadlvaH V d LL JNO SLN3S3d3 L451 SHL OL LYVHO OWL V In 938 LY HOLIMS YOLOATAS Old8V4 ANY 3S0 19 IVLSONWMHSH L 1593 LV YOLOW 95019 HOLIMS YOO NOILISOd 440 NI NMOHS M3INIL LINOHIO HONVYE TWNCIAIGNI 0 V OL H3AHGO LO3NNOO C S3d029 1VOIHLIO3 14 OL INHOJNOO LSNW ONISIA TIY SALON Q3S0 19 SLOVLNOO X 3dfY13 X X X NV In 938 SY cl LIfYOMIO B GALVINSNI TVNIWH3 L HOJLO3NNOO SSANYVH lt lt NOILONNA TVNIIAS3 L M39S aNnouo L3N
87. se an accumulation of lint in the exhaust system Plugging the system could create a fire hazard as well as increase drying times A Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system nor use any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaust system Lint can become caught in the screen on the Screws or rivets clogging the duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as increasing drying times Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors and seal all joints with duct tape All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed downstream with the flow of air Explosion hazard Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored If the dryer is installed in a garage it must be a minimum of 18 inches 45 7 cm above the floor Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or burns MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2 cm Dia Rigid Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE Preferred Number of 90 Turns 4 Le 10 2 cm 60ft 18 28 m 48 ft 14 63 52 ft 15 84 m 40 ft 12 19 32 ft 9 75 m 24 ft 7 31 m 16 44 13 41 32ft 9 75 m HEN 28ft 853m 16ft 4 87 m INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION 21 MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2 cm Dia Flexible Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE Preferred Number of 90 3 In installations where the exhaust system is not de scribed in the charts the following method must be used to determine if the exh
88. sensor are in parallel with the secondary coil so as long as the contacts of the sensor remain closed current flow by passes the secondary coil and gas is prevented from flowing through the second chamber of the valve to the burner Igniter It is necessary to raise temperature above 1100 F to ignite gas As current flows through the igniter the temperature of igniter raises from room temperature to around 1800 F within 30 seconds The contacts of the sensor are heat sensitive and set to open above the ignition temperature of gas When the sensor contacts open current flows through the secondary coil opening the second chamber allowing gas to the burner and is ignited by the heat of the igniter When the contacts of the sensor are open the parallel circuit formed by the igniter and the booster coil are in series with the sec ondary coil which lowers the current flow through the igniter and booster coil Since it takes less magnetic force to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it the first solenoid remains open when the current through the booster coil is reduced The reduction of current flow through the igniter reduces heat from the igniter but the sensor contacts are held open by the heat of the burner flame The Cycle Signal Circuit The cycle signal circuit is made up of the cycle signal buzzer signal switch which allows the customer to activate and deactivate the cycle signal feature and con tacts X a
89. staller service agency or the gas supplier Versi n en espanol Si desea obtener una copia en espanol de este Manual del Usuario sirvase escribir a la direcci n que se incluye a continuaci n Solicite la P N 131878600 opanish Owner s Guides Frigidaire Home Products P O Box 212378 Augusta GA 30917 Product Registration Thank you for choosing this dryer This owner s guide will explain proper operation and care Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record below the model and serial numbers found on the dryer serial plate located on the left side of the door opening Keep these numbers for future reference Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this dryer To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using this dryer comply with the basic warnings listed below Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries Prevent Fire Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in soaked in or spotted with gasoline cleaning solvents kerosene waxes etc Do not store these items on or near the dryer These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode To prevent fire do not use heat to dry items containing plastic foam rubber or
90. supply and remove the front panel 2 Disconnect the wires from the coils remove the two screws holding the coil bracket to the valve base and lift the coils off T W Nt INI HER aa Tf Removing the sensor Gas dryers Removing the duct and heat shield Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply remove the front panel remove the drum 2 Disconnect the two wires from the sensor 2 Remove four screws holding the heat shield to the rear panel 3 Remove the one screw holding the sensor to the combustion chamber 3 Liftthe shield and duct out of the dryer and remove Removing the combustion chamber Gas dryers the three screws holding duct to the heat shield 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply remove the sensor and gas valve assembly 2 Remove the two screws holding the combustion chamber to the base raise the end and pull the chamber out of the duct 18 Removing the manifold pipe Gas dryers Removing the vent pipe Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 1 Remove the one screw holding vent to the rear panel and pull the vent pipe out the back 2 Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the gas supply from the dryer 3 Remove dryer front panel 4 Using a 15 16 open end wrench disconnect manifold pipe from the valve ee INF Removing the gasket between the vent
91. t 5 seconds until the motor stops and the centrifugal switch opens Timed Dry Cycle The time dry cycle operates the same as the auto dry cycle except for the operation of the timer motor When the dial is turned to the timed dry section contacts TM to TD in the timer close connecting the timer motor to neutral through the centrifugal switch in the motor The timer motor then runs continuously until contacts B to C of the timer opens and the motor stops Electrical Operation Gas Dryers Models With Electronic Moisture Sensor Note Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product Sample wiring diagram for models with electronic moisture sensor 120 VAC 60 HZ 4 L1 N owe BED DRUM LIGHT START i QC PA SWITCH TOP PANEL CABINET BLACK 69 amp BROWN V ume TET ado EXTRA DOOR CARE SWITCH S T SWITCH M2 os io DEAS WHITE YELLOW e d 7 GREEN Fm NOTOR WE NOTE DASHED LINE INDICATES CIRCUITS SIGNAL p ELECTRONIC RED THAT ARE NOT IN ALL MODELS T R WITCH l TEST ime CONTACT BASE CYCLE SENSORS ORANGE _ SIGNAL TAN a 5 BOOSTER SECONDARY TAN COIL COIL ORANGE PINK GAS CONTROL VALVE TIMER SELECTOR SWITCH Auto Dry Regular Cycle When the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1 is connected to terminal B of the timer and one side of the drum light When the timer is set to th
92. t the exhaust vent The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one end of the timer motor winding The other end of the timer motor winding is connected to terminal TM of the timer Terminal TM is connected to neutral through terminals P4 and P5 of the electronic moisture sensor control the start switch when the motor is not running and through the centrifugal switch in the motor when the motor is running Current flow through the timer motor in the auto dry cycle is controlled by the elec tronic moisture sensor control The control circuit in the electronic moisture sensor control is in series with the timer motor The electronic moisture sensor con trol measures the capacitance between the two sensor bars located in the vent cover When wet clothes are placed in the dryer the clothes touch the sensor bars and the moisture lowers the ca pacitance between the bars The electronic moisture sensor control reads this and increases the resistance between terminals P4 and P5 When resistance is in creased in a series circuit the current flow in the cir cuit is reduced The increase in resistance inside the control lowers the current flow through the timer motor below the level needed to operate the motor prevent ing the timer from advancing As the moisture is re moved from the clothes the capacitance between the bars increases When the increase in capacitance satisfies the electronic mois
93. t the heater does not operate Whenever the fabric selector switch is set to either Regu lar or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the contacts of the control thermostat When the fabric selector switch is set to Low contacts 4 to 5 of the switch are also closed connecting the windings of the small heater in the control thermostat to line 2 through the second centrifugal switch in the motor When the drive motor is running and the contacts of the control thermostat are closed current flow through the heater The heat from the heater causes the thermostat to cycle at a lower drum temperature The control thermostat senses the temperature of the air in the blower housing and controls the temperature in the dryer by opening and closing the heater circuit When the temperature in the drum is below the cycle tempera ture the contacts are closed connecting line 1 to the high limit thermostat The high limit thermostat is a safety device that prevents the dryer from overheating if the contacts of the control thermostat fail closed The contacts of the high limit thermostat are normally closed and are set to open at a temperature above the cycling temperature of the control thermostat From the output terminal of the high limit thermostat line 1 is connected to one side of the element The other side of the heating element is connected to line 2 through the contacts of the second centrifugal switch in the drive motor Th
94. t to the start winding and connecting the run winding to motor terminal M6 Terminal M6 is connected to neu 39 tral through the door switch The start winding is now out of the circuit and the run winding circuit is bypass ing the start switch so the switch can be released with out interrupting power to the run winding The drive motor preforms two tasks in the dryer A pulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses a belt to drive the dryer drum The blower wheel is at tached to the other end of the motor shaft to pull the air through the clothes and force it out the exhaust vent The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one end of the timer motor winding The other end of the timer motor winding is connected to one end of the heater through a 4400 Ohm dropping resistor that allows the 120 volt timer motor to operate in a 240 volt circuit without burning up The other end of the heater is con nected to line 2 by a centrifugal switch in the motor when ever the motor is turning The circuit formed by contacts B and C of the timer the timer motor and the dropping resistor are in parallel with a circuit formed by contacts B and A of the timer contacts 1 and 2 of the fabric se lector switch the contacts of the control thermostat and the contacts of the high limit thermostat This circuit has either zero resistance when the contacts of the con trol thermostat are closed or infinity resista
95. tage drop between the terminal of the start sw with two wires to it and neutral Defective drive motor 120 VAC Defective Defective start sw door sw 92 Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry Note Always check wiring to the components Drive motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry Turn the timer dial to 40 minutes of Timed Dry close the door amp measure the voltage drop between terminal X of the timer and neutral 0 120 Defective Open wire timer between terminal X and terminal M5 of the motor Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry Note Always check wiring to the components Timer advances in Timed Dry but not in auto dry oet the fabric selector switch to Regular Turn the timer dial to Auto amp measure the voltage drop between terminals TM and R of the timer 0 240 VAC Open 4 4K Ohm Does the dry heat resistor Open wire Defective heater or motor between terminal R and the high limit thermostat 53 Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Auto dry but not in Timed dry Note Always check wiring to the components Timer advances in Auto dry but not in Timed dry Defective timer Gas and Electric dryers w
96. tance for electrical current 2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances If in doubt call a licensed electrician ALL GAS Dryers This dryer is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and 32 should be plugged directly into a properly grounded 8 Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the strain three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug relief does not turn 9 Reinstall the terminal block cover GREEN GREEN GREEN POWER BORD SILVER TERMINAL SCENE GROUND WIRE zc m VE TERMINAL BLOCK e ae zi z ag als CE GREEN NEUTRAE d BLACK w GROUND MOUNTING BRACKET POWER CORD TIGHTEN NUT WIRE TO THESE THREADS TO THESE HITE T THREADS RED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR 4 WIRE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR 3 WIRE SYSTEM 1 Non Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer 1 Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner 2 Install a U L approved strain relief into the power 4 cord entry hole of the mounting bracket Finger tighten the nut only at this time 3 T
97. tems which should not be tumble dried 1 Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen 2 Insert drying rack into the dryer drum Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening 3 Place items to be dried on top of the rack Weight should not exceed 10 lbs Leave space between items but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack 4 Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried Use only the Air Fluff no heat temperature setting for items containing plastic Common Drying Problems o foam rubber rubber like materials feathers or down When items are dry remove the rack and replace the lint screen If lint screen is not in place tumbling items could enterthe exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results poor soil and stain removal residues of lint and scum and fabric damage For satisfactory drying results follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Greasy oily Fabric softener sheet Rub fabric softener stains Add a few bath towels to small stains with bar soap Rinse and loads for proper tumbling rewash some silk like fabrics should be air dried Use proper drying temperature Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before starting the dryer
98. the fabric selector sw and neutral 0 Defective control 120 VAC thermostat With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Air Fluff and the motor running measure the voltage drop between terminal 4 of the fabric selector sw and neutral 0 Defective motor 120 VAC Remove the drum set the timer to Timed Dry set the fabric selector sw to Regular and with the motor running measure the voltage drop across the terminals of the heating element 240 VAC Defective heating element Defective high limit thermostat 27 Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat Note Always check wiring to the components Drive motor runs but dryer does not heat Igniter glows full brilliance or glows dim the full minute Defective sensor Turn the gas off to the dryer disconnect the belt from the motor and remove the front panel Set the timer to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Regular Start the motor and observe the igniter for 1 minute Igniter does not glow Measure the voltage drop be tween terminals 1 amp 4 of the fabric selector sw 0 Defective timer 0 Defective fabic selector sw 0 Defective control thermostat 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop between terminals 2 amp 4 of the fabric selector sw 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop between terminals 4 amp 5 of th
99. thermostat to line 2 Since more current flows through the thermostat heater in the Low setting the control thermostat cycles at a lower drum temperature than Medium The control thermostat senses the temperature of the air in the blower housing and controls the temperature in the dryer by opening and closing the heater circuit When the temperature in the drum is below the cycle temperature the contacts are closed connecting line 1 to the high limit thermostat The high limit thermo stat is a safety device that prevents the dryer from over heating if the contacts of the control thermostat fail closed The contacts of the high limit thermostat are normally closed and are set to open at a temperature above the cycling temperature of the control thermo stat From the output terminal of the high limit ther mostat line 1 is connected to one side of the element The other side of the element is connected to line 2 through the contacts of the second centrifugal switch in the drive motor This switch prevents power from being applied to the element if the motor is not run ning The Cycle Signal Circuit The cycle signal circuit is made up of the cycle signal buzzer and signal switch which allows the customer to active and deactivate the cycle signal feature When contacts B to C of the timer are closed or contacts B to o ofthe timer are closed and the extra care switch is set to ON line 1 is connected to one side of the cycle sig nal
100. timer contacts 1 and 2 of fabric selector switch and the contacts of the control thermostat because electrical current follows the path of least resistance With no current flowing through the timer motor the timer motor does not turn When the heat in the drum opens the contacts of the control thermostat the only path for cur rent flow is through the circuit formed by contacts B and C and contacts TM and AD of the timer and the timer motor winding With current flowing through the timer motor winding the timer advances At the start of the cycle the amount of heat energy needed to drive the moisture from the clothes slows the temperature rise in the dryer and the contacts of the control thermostat re main closed preventing the timer from advancing As the clothes dry it takes less heat energy to maintain the temperature in the drum This causes the contacts of the control thermostat to be open a higher percentage of the time allowing the timer motor to run more The Heating Circuit Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 of the fabric selector switch The fabric selector switch allows the dryer to be set to operate at Regular temperature Low temperature and Air Fluff In the Air Fluff setting the drum turns but the heater circuit is not activated When ever the fabric selector switch is set to either Regular or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is ap plied to the contacts of the control thermostat When the f
101. tter dryer surfaces and in extreme cases causing the thermal limiter to open on electric dryers Restrictions Restrictions can occur any place in the airflow system but the most common are 1 Installing the dryer in a small inclosed area such as a closet without a louvered door that reduces the intake air 2 Fan problems caused by either a slow running motor a broken or deformed fan blade or a deformed fan housing 3 A lint restriction in the lint screen area Operator may not be cleaning the lint screen before using 4 A restriction in the exhaust system in the house caused by the design of the vent such as the diameter of the vent pipe being too small too long too many right angles or a collapsed or lint restricted vent pipe Note Problems caused by the vent pipe in the house are not cover under the product warranty Air leaks Two types of air leaks may occur 38 1 Air being drawn in around the door opening between the drum and the front panel or around the foam seal between the front duct and the blower housing re places some of the air being drawn through the drum and lowers the efficiency of the dryer Note An air leak that occurs around the door opening or between the drum and the front panel usually will cause lint to build up on the inner panel of the door 2 Air being pushed out around the blower housing or vent pipe inside the dryer allows some of the moisture that has been removed fro
102. ture control the electronic moisture control removes the resistance between ter minals P4 and P5 increasing the current flow through the timer motor causing the motor to advance Note Inthe auto regular cycle the timer motor can run for 51 minutes The cycle time can be 51 min plus the time current flow is being shunted by the electronic moisture sensor control The Heating Circuit Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 of the fabric selector switch The fabric selector switch allows the dryer to be set to operate at High tempera ture Medium temperature Low temperature or Air Fluff In the Air Fluff setting the drum turns but the heater does not operate Whenever the fabric selector switch is set to either High Medium or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the contacts of the control thermostat When the fabric switch is set to either Medium or Low power is applied to a small heater in the control thermostat and the control thermostat is then cycled by a combination of heat from the thermo stat heater and heat in the drum When the fabric se lector switch is set to Medium contacts 3 to 5 of the switch are closed connecting the series circuit formed by a 2400 Ohm resister and the windings of the small heater in the control thermostat to line 2 When the fabric selector switch is set to Low contacts 4 to 5 of the switch are closed connecting the windings of the small heater in the control
103. um turns but the heater does not operate Whenever the fabric selector switch is set to either High Medium or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the control thermostat When the fabric selector switch is set to either Medium or Low power is applied to a small heater in the control thermostat and the contacts of the control thermostat are cycled by a combination of heat from the heater and the heat in the drum When the fabric selector switch is set to Medium contacts 3 to 4 of the switch are closed connecting the series circuit formed by a 560 Ohm re sistor and the small heater in the control thermostat to neutral When the fabric selector switch is set to Low contacts 4 to 5 of the switch are closed connecting the small heater in the control thermostat to neutral Since more current flows through the thermostat heater in the Low setting the contacts cycle at a lower drum tem perature than Medium The control thermostat senses the temperature of the air in the blower housing and controls the temperature in the dryer by opening and closing the heating circuit When the temperature in the drum is below the cycle temperature the contacts of the control thermostat are closed connecting line 1 to the high limit thermostat The high limit thermostat is a safety device that pre vents the dryer from overheating if the contacts of the control thermostat fail closed The contacts of the high limit thermostat are norma
104. upply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions 2 In an area where it will come in contact with curtains drapes or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air 3 On carpet Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch 2 54 cm INSTALLATION IN RECESS OR CLOSET 1 A dryer installed a bedroom bathroom recess or closet MUST be exhausted outdoors 2 Noother fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the Gas dryer 3 Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID DOOR 4 Aminimum of 120 square inches 774 2 square cm of opening equally divided at the top and bottom of the door is required Air openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Inches FRONT SIDES REAR TOP Alcove or Under counter O 0 0 cm O 0 cm 15 38 1 cm Closet 1 2 54 cm O 0 cm O 0 cm 15 38 1 cm Closet door ventilation required 2 louvered openings each 60 square inches 387 square centimeters 3 inches 7 6 cm from bottom and top of door THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS 5 The following illustr
105. wer to four cir cuits the drive motor circuit timer motor circuit heat ing circuit and cycle signal circuit Drive Motor Circuit When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied through the thermal limiter a non resettable fuse mounted on the rear wall of the dryer to terminal M4 of the drive motor Terminal 4 is connected inside the motor to one side of the thermal overload The thermal overload protects the motor from being damaged by over heating The other side of the thermal overload is con nected to one end of both the run winding and the start winding of the drive motor When the motor is not turn ing the other end of the start winding is connected inter nally to terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch The other end of the run winding is also connected internally to terminal M5 When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is connected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated with the dryer door closed line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the start and run windings of the drive motor With power ap plied to both the start and run windings the motor starts to turn When the speed of the motor reaches about 80 of its normal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switch change from NC to NO opening the circui
106. wo chambers in series and both must be opened before gas will flow into the burner The sole noid that controls the gas flow through the first chamber has two coils the booster coil and the holding coil The solenoid that controls the second chamber has one coil called the secondary coil N SENSOR IGNITER SECONDARY COIL BOOSTER COIL HOLDING COIL L1 One side of the holding coil booster coil and igniter are connected to neutral through the two centrifugal switches in the motor that are closed when the motor is running and the door switch When power is applied across these circuits current flows through the holding coil but the holding coil does not have enough magnetic force to open the solenoid by itself At the same time current flows through sensor contacts providing power to the booster coil and the igniter When current flows through both the holding and booster coils the first chamber opens The contacts of the sensor are in parallel with the secondary coil so as long as the contacts of the sensor remain closed current flow bypasses the sec ondary coil and gas is prevented from flowing through the second chamber to the burner ac Sensor It is necessary to raise temperature above 1100 F to ignite gas As current flows through the igniter the temperature of the igniter raises from room temperature to around 1800 F within 30 seconds The contacts of the sensor are heat sensitive and s
107. y from sharp edges high temperature components and moving parts All non insulated electrical terminals connectors heaters etc are adequately spaced away from all metal parts and panels All safety grounds both internal and external are correctly and securely connected All panels are properly and securely reassembled ATTENTION This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training and a level of knowledge of these subjects generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade Electrolux Home Products cannot be responsible nor assume any liability for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual 2001 White Consolidated Industries 2 SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES QUICK REFERENCE SHEET N Serial nameplate location Serial number breakdown Tech sheet location Front console models Rear console models Specification Component resistance chart Sample wiring diagrams Sample wiring diagram for electric models without electronic moisture sensor controls Sample wiring diagram for electric models with electronic moisture sensor controls Sample wiring diagram for gas models without electronic moisture sensor controls Sample wiring diagram for gas models with electronic moisture sensor controls SECTION A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MM Before operating your dryer Operating steps

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