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Table of Contents
Section 1 – Safety Information
Locating an Authorized Servicer ............................4
Section 2 – Introduction
Customer Service ....................................................5
Nameplate Location ................................................5
Model Identification ................................................6
How Your Dryer Works ..........................................7
Section 3 – Troubleshooting
1. Motor Does Not Run ........................................9
2. Motor Overload Protector Cycles
Repeatedly ........................................................9
3. Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn ......10
4. Motor Does Not Stop .....................................10
5. Heating Element Does Not Heat and Burner
Does Not Ignite ..............................................11
6. Igniter Does Not Glow (Gas Supply Sufficient)
– Gas Models .................................................11
7. Burner Ignites and Goes Out Repeatedly
– Gas Models .................................................11
8. Igniter Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite
– Gas Models .................................................12
9. Heating Element or Burner Shuts Off
Prematurely ....................................................12
10. Heating Element Or Burner Repeatedly
Cycles Off On Limit Thermostat ...................13
11. Heating Element Or Burner Does Not
Shut Off ..........................................................13
12. Clothes Do Not Dry .......................................13
13. Timer Does Not Advance In
Automatic Cycle ............................................14
Section 4 – Grounding
14. Motor Mounting Bracket To Motor (Gas and
Electric Models) .............................................15
15. Motor Mounting Bracket to Blower Housing
Cover Plate (Gas and Electric Models) ..........15
16. Neutral at Terminal Block to Terminal Block
Bracket (Electric Models Only) .....................16
17. Terminal Block Bracket to Control Panel to
Dryer Top Panel (Electric Models Only) .......16
18. Power Cord to Terminal Block Bracket
(Gas Models Only) .........................................17
19. Terminal Block Bracket to Control Top Panel
(Gas Models Only) .........................................17
Section 5 – Service Procedures
20. Timer — All Models ......................................19
21. Temperature Selector Switch .........................19
22. Signal Control ................................................20
23. Light Switch ...................................................22
24. Start Switch — All Models ............................23
25. Fluorescent Tube and Tube Holders ..............23
26. Ballast ............................................................23
27. Control Panel .................................................23
28. Burner System Operation ...............................25
29. Ignition System Features ...............................26
30. Burner System Components – Gas Models ...27
31. Front Panel and Panel Seal ............................31
32. Burner Housing ..............................................31
33. Heat Shroud ...................................................32
34. Terminal Block or Power Cord. .....................32
35. Loading Door .................................................32
36. Inner and Outer Door Panels and
Door Handle ...................................................33
37. Door Striker ...................................................33
38. Door Seal .......................................................33
39. Lint Filter .......................................................33
40. Striker Catch ..................................................33
41. Door Hinge and Support Bracket ...................34
42. Hold-Down Clips and Guide Lugs ................34
43. Door Switch ...................................................35
44. Cylinder Light ................................................35
45. Cylinder Light Receptacle .............................35
46. High or Low Thermostats ..............................36
47. Limit Thermostat ...........................................37
48. Heating Element ............................................37
49. Cabinet Top ....................................................37
50. Control Hood .................................................38
51. Front Air Duct ................................................38
52. Exhaust Duct ..................................................39
53. Exhaust Fan Cover .........................................39
54. Motor and Exhaust Assembly ........................39
55. Impeller and Housing .....................................41
56. Motor .............................................................41
57. Motor Pulley and Idler Pulley Assemblies ....42
58. Front Bulkhead Assembly and
Cylinder Glides ..............................................42
59. Cylinder Belt ..................................................43
60. Cylinder Assembly ........................................43
(continued)