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Section 5 Service Procedures

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be 

reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

W001R1

WARNING

37. DOOR SEAL

a. Remove inner door panel from outer door 

panel. Refer to 

Paragraph 34

.

b. Grasp either end of door seal at bottom of door 

and remove seal from tabs on inner door panel 
by gently pulling on the seal. Refer to 

Figure 15

.

NOTE: When replacing seal, be sure seal is not 
stretched or distorted. The tab in the seal should be 
installed in each slot of the inner door panel, shown 
in 

Figure 15

. The split in the seal must be at the 

bottom of the door. Make sure that each tab of the 
seal is fully engaged into the slot.

Figure 15

D335S

Inner Door

Panel

Door Seal

Door Seal

Tab

Inner Door

Panel Slot

Bottom Of Door

Summary of Contents for FES17AxF

Page 1: ...www comlaundry com DRY688C DRY684C D715I Part No 512261 May 2005 Service Homestyle Dryers Refer to Page 3 for Model Numbers...

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Page 3: ...ot Dry in Dryer 15 14 Timer Does Not Advance In Automatic Cycle 16 15 Clothes Are Too Hot When Removed From Dryer 17 16 Excessive Chattering Or Vibrating Noise in Dryer 17 17 Excessive Humming Or Whis...

Page 4: ...54 57 Terminal Block or Power Cord 56 58 Cabinet 58 59 Base 62 Section 6 Adjustments 60 Leveling Legs 65 61 Burner Flame Gas Models 66 Section 7 Test Procedures 62 Timer Contacts 67 63 Fabric Selecto...

Page 5: ...instructions IMPORTANT The word IMPORTANT is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed NOTE The word NOTE is used to commu...

Page 6: ...ms also recommends contacting an authorized technician and using authorized factory parts To reduce the risk of electric shock fire explosion serious injury or death Disconnect electric power to the d...

Page 7: ...m whom the machine was purchased or contact Alliance Laundry Systems at 920 748 3950 for the name and address of the nearest authorized parts distributor For technical assistance call 920 748 3121 Nam...

Page 8: ...ANSMIT Model Identification Information in this manual is applicable to these dryers FES17A F FES17A F1500 FEU17A F FEZ17A F FGS17A F FGU17A F FGZ17A F KES17A F KES17A F1500 KGS17A F LES17A F LES17A F...

Page 9: ...ls room temperature air in through louvers at the rear of the dryer and over the heat source burner flame for gas and heating element for electric The heated air moves through the heater duct and into...

Page 10: ...8 512261 Section 2 Introduction Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 11: ...els Loading door not closed Close door Inoperative door switch Test switch and replace if inoperative Timer improperly set Reset timer or try another cycle Inoperative timer Test timer and replace if...

Page 12: ...IBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT Incorrect Voltage Refer to nameplate in door well for correct voltage Refer to Installation Instructions supplied with dryer for electrical requirements Clothes load too large Re...

Page 13: ...Check cylinder rollers for binding Check cylinder seals and glides for wear or damage Broken weak or disconnected idler lever spring Replace or reconnect spring Refer to Figure 26 Belt routed on wrong...

Page 14: ...ive Timer improperly set set in a cool down period or a no heat cycle Reset timer Try another cycle Inoperative limit thermostat Test thermostat and replace if inoperative Inoperative drive motor swit...

Page 15: ...n or open Replace igniter POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT Improper or inadequate exhaust system Weather hood flapper restricted Refer to Installation Instructions supplied with dryer for exhaust requirement...

Page 16: ...rmostat Momentarily connect a jumper wire across thermostat terminals If heater element heats or burner ignites when jumper wire is connected refer to Paragraph 11 Gas models Sensor contact closing Re...

Page 17: ...ater assembly and check for short POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT Heater assembly does not heat or burner does not ignite Refer to Paragraph 6 Too much water in articles being dried Remove excess water Laun...

Page 18: ...operative Heater assembly does not heat or burner does not ignite Refer to Paragraph 6 Heater assembly or burner cycles off prematurely Refer to Paragraph 10 Improper or inadequate exhaust system Refe...

Page 19: ...e dryer to complete the cycle through the cool down to the OFF position Inoperative cycling thermostat Test cycling thermostat and replace if inoperative Inoperative timer not allowing cool down Test...

Page 20: ...18 512261 Section 3 Troubleshooting Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 21: ...e dryer s with any guards panels removed Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING Section...

Page 22: ...se gas shut off valve to gas dryer s before servicing Never start the dryer s with any guards panels removed Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing these ground wires must be reconnected t...

Page 23: ...ed to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING 20 STACKED DRYER GROUND CONNECTIONS Refer to Figure 3 Terminal Block and Rear Bulkhead to Control Cabinet Motor Terminal Block to Base M...

Page 24: ...261 Section 4 Grounding Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 3 SWD4G DRY6G DRY7G 3 1 2 4 5 Stacked Dryer Front Control Dryer Rear Control Dryer 1 2 3 1 2 3 SWD4G DRY6G...

Page 25: ...ion 5 Service Procedures IMPORTANT When reference is made to directions right or left in this manual it is from operator s position facing front of machine 21 TO REMOVE THE UPPER DRYER Refer to Figure...

Page 26: ...o wiring diagram when rewiring component parts d Remove two screws holding end cap to end of support control panel e Carefully pry end cap from support control panel NOTE To re assemble reverse the st...

Page 27: ...NOTE Refer to wiring diagram when rewiring component parts e Carefully lift locking tab holding fabric selector switch to support control panel f With locking tab lifted rotate fabric selector switch...

Page 28: ...OOD AND CONTROLS REAR CONTROL DRYERS DRY161P Top Cover Screws Fabric Selector Switch Knob Assembly Fabric Selector Switch Signal Timer Left End Cap Right End Cap Signal Switch Knob Assembly Control Ho...

Page 29: ...imer shaft s b Pull temperature switch knob s off temperature switch shaft s c Pull signal knob s off signal shaft d Remove screws holding control panel to control cabinet Refer to Figures 6 and 7 Rem...

Page 30: ...S DRY1828S Top Panel Control Cabinet Rear Screw Right Control Cabinet Timer Control Cabinet Bottom Nut Expansion Clip Left Control Cabinet Graphic Overlay Control Panel Assembly Fabric Selector Switch...

Page 31: ...TROLS STACKED DRYERS DRY1829S Rear Control Cabinet Screw Right Control Cabinet Timer Control Cabinet Bottom Nut Expansion Clip Left Control Cabinet Graphic Overlay Control Panel Assembly Fabric Select...

Page 32: ...f access panel Refer to Figure 8 b Gently lower access panel to disengage panel locators from bottom edge of access panel Refer to Figure 17 c Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on front panel to d...

Page 33: ...power to the dryer s before servicing Close gas shut off valve to gas dryer s before servicing Never start the dryer s with any guards panels removed Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing...

Page 34: ...r is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING 32 LINT FILTER a Open loading door and remove screw from end of lint filter Refer to Figure 12 b Lift lint filter out of air duct paying close attention to orient...

Page 35: ...OOR PULL a Remove four screws holding door assembly to hinges Refer to Figure 12 b Remove remaining screws around the door assembly and separate panels Refer to Figure 13 c Remove wedge located behind...

Page 36: ...5 6 Remove all nine screws Pull bottom of door liner out then pull down removing door liner from door panel Remove four hinge attaching screws Remove door strike from door liner and reinstall on oppo...

Page 37: ...he dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING 37 DOOR SEAL a Remove inner door panel from outer door panel Refer to Paragraph 34 b Grasp either end of door seal at bottom of door and remove seal from t...

Page 38: ...Figure 17 NOTE Be sure seal is properly positioned when installing on front panel 39 DOOR SWITCH a While supporting the access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of access panel Refer to Figure...

Page 39: ...opyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 17 SWD648P Front Panel Seal Door Switch Hold Down Clip Screw Locator Sticker Door Catch Hinge Hole Plugs Nameplate Front Panel Scre...

Page 40: ...to front panel Refer to Figure 18 42 HOLD DOWN CLIPS AND LOCATORS a While supporting the access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of access panel Refer to Figure 8 b Gently lower access panel t...

Page 41: ...rs from bottom edge of front panel Refer to Figure 17 c Complete Gas Valve Assembly 1 Close main gas shut off valve disconnect igniter wires at disconnect blocks sensor wires from sensor terminals and...

Page 42: ...e of burner housing Refer to Figure 19 3 Carefully rotate burner tube and igniter counterclockwise so tab is at 8 o clock position 4 Move air shutter end of burner tube slightly to right and CAREFULLY...

Page 43: ...on left side of burner housing Refer to Figure 19 f Carefully rotate burner tube and igniter counterclockwise so tab is at 8 o clock position g Move air shutter end of burner tube slightly to the rig...

Page 44: ...t of dryer Refer to Figure 21 d Disconnect wires from heater assembly Refer to Figure 21 NOTE When reassembling be sure all wire connectors are tight on element terminals thermal fuse and limit thermo...

Page 45: ...ntly lower the access panel to disengage locators from bottom edge of front panel Refer to Figure 17 c Open loading door remove screw and lift filter out of bulkhead d Remove screws holding air duct t...

Page 46: ...ling motor and exhaust assembly be sure wire harness on right side is clipped to motor mounting bracket and is routed along dryer base between motor mounting bracket and right side of cabinet Refer to...

Page 47: ...Add grease between idler lever and motor mount m Blower fan and housing 1 Remove screws holding cover to housing Refer to Figure 24 2 Hold motor pulley securely and unthread blower fan from motor sha...

Page 48: ...n the motor should be engaged with the anti rotating notch in the motor bracket o Motor Connection Block Terminals Remove terminals from the motor wire harness connection block using No 283P4 Terminal...

Page 49: ...when rewiring switch e Disengage belt from motor and idler pulley Refer to Figure 25 f Models with Cylinder Light Disconnect wires from light receptacle terminals g Models with Cylinder Light Disconne...

Page 50: ...re that the dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING k Front Cylinder Seal Refer to Figure 32 When installing the cylinder seal it is important to remember these two steps 1 The stitching on the seal...

Page 51: ...OTE Refer to wiring diagram when rewiring switch e Disengage belt from motor and idler pulleys Refer to Figure 25 f Remove four screws holding bulkhead to front flange of cabinet Then lift complete bu...

Page 52: ...igure 25 NOTE When reinstalling belt be sure belt is properly installed on motor and idler pulleys and is on the correct side of the idler lever Refer to Figure 25 Belt must be positioned around cente...

Page 53: ...idler pulleys and is on the correct side of the idler pulleys Refer to Figure 25 Belt must be positioned around center section of cylinder approximately three inches ahead of rear rib on cylinder wit...

Page 54: ...edures Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 35 D405S Rear Bulkhead Attaching Screws Outlet Cover Rear Seal Exhaust Duct Screw Cylinder Roller Rear Bulkhead Attaching S...

Page 55: ...switch e Disengage belt from motor and idler pulleys Refer to Figure 25 f Remove four screws holding bulkhead to front flange of cabinet Then lift complete bulkhead assembly out of slots in cabinet Re...

Page 56: ...screws holding bulkhead to front flange of cabinet Then lift complete bulkhead assembly out of slots in cabinet Refer to Figure 30 IMPORTANT When reassembling be sure seal on blower fan cover makes a...

Page 57: ...roperly grounded W001R1 WARNING j Electric Models 1 Remove two screws holding element and plate to heater box then pull element down and away from heater box Refer to Figure 21 2 Remove all wires from...

Page 58: ...wo screws holding bottom tabs on front panel to dryer side panels Refer to Figure 9 Swing bottom of front panel away from dryer far enough to disengage hold down clips and locators from cabinet top 4...

Page 59: ...perly grounded W001R1 WARNING b Power Cord Gas Models Only 1 Remove access plate on rear of cabinet 2 Remove strain relief 3 Remove screw holding power cord ground wire to rear bulkhead Refer to Figur...

Page 60: ...After installing belt manually rotate cylinder counterclockwise to check that belt is properly aligned 7 Models with Cylinder Light Disconnect wires from light receptacle terminals 8 Models with Cylin...

Page 61: ...t belt is properly aligned 11 Remove four screws holding front bulkhead to dryer Refer to Figure 30 a Remove front bulkhead b Remove cylinder NOTE When reassembling the front bulkhead to the cabinet h...

Page 62: ...er cabinet and remove plate m Remove wire harness clips n Remove locators and screws Electric Models a Remove two screws holding element and plate to heater box then pull element down and away from he...

Page 63: ...512261 61 Section 5 Service Procedures Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Figure 40 DRY1820S Screw Screws Screws Screw...

Page 64: ...er housing Refer to Figure 21 6 Gently move burner tube toward rear of dryer to disengage tab from slot on left side of burner housing Refer to Figure 19 7 Carefully rotate burner tube and igniter cou...

Page 65: ...the assembly counterclockwise 90 and slide out front of machine m Disconnect wires from motor switch and remove harness clip from motor bracket Refer to Figure 26 Then set motor and blower assembly of...

Page 66: ...64 512261 Section 5 Service Procedures Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

Page 67: ...e installed on a solid and level floor a Place dryer in position adjusting the legs until dryer is level NOTE Legs can be adjusted outside the dryer by using a 1 1 4 inch size wrench or from inside th...

Page 68: ...es d Close the loading door Start the dryer in a heat setting refer to Operating Instructions supplied with the dryer The dryer will start the igniter will glow red and the main burner will ignite e A...

Page 69: ...MER CONTACTS Refer to Figure 43 a Disconnect wires from timer except timer motor wires NOTE Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when rewiring timer b Manually rotate timer out of OFF position and into...

Page 70: ...NOTE Refer to proper model wiring diagram when rewiring switch a Set test meter to read Ohms and apply meter probes to switch terminals NOTE Refer to proper model wiring diagram when reconnecting wire...

Page 71: ...wires are removed during servicing these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING 64 DRIVE MOTOR Refer to Figure 44 a Remove motor and exhaust ass...

Page 72: ...witch Replace switch Refer to Section 5 Unplug the motor wire harness from the motor connection block before starting this test B Manually depress actuator Continuity broken between switch terminal 5...

Page 73: ...or Internal Wiring of the Dryer Motor Switch Disconnect electric power to dryer before performing any of the following steps or when replacing inoperative motor switch W290 WARNING G 1 2 Ohms between...

Page 74: ...sembly Refer to Paragraph 49 b Remove the two motor switch attaching screws Refer to Figure 50 Disconnect switch leads Remove motor switch c Remove thermal overload protector NOTE The thermal overload...

Page 75: ...or switch and plastic clip Lift up on handle of screwdriver until both clip and thermal overload protector detach from motor switch Refer to Figure 46 d Attach the thermal overload protector removed i...

Page 76: ...avel around the secondary coil and through the igniter causing the igniter to get hot c Burner Circuit In approximately 30 seconds the igniter attains ignition temperature and ignition is made The hea...

Page 77: ...ug that would correspond to terminals 1 and 2 on the coil Figure 47 Meter should register line voltage in all Fabric settings except NO HEAT which should read zero VAC g If meter does not read line vo...

Page 78: ...res from sensor terminals Refer to Figure 19 e Set test meter to read Ohms and put meter probes on sensor terminals Meter should read zero Ohms If meter registers an Ohm reading of any amount replace...

Page 79: ...BOTH the thermal fuse and the limit thermostat 72 HEATER ASSEMBLY Electric Models a While supporting the access panel remove two screws from bottom edge of access panel Refer to Figure 8 b Gently low...

Page 80: ...from bottom edge of access panel Refer to Figure 8 b Gently lower the access panel to disengage locators from bottom edge of front panel Refer to Figure 17 c Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on f...

Page 81: ...dryer s with any guards panels removed Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded W001R1 WARNING Section 8...

Page 82: ...80 512261 Section 8 Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch Copyright Alliance Laundry Systems LLC DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Notes...

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