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Removing the heating element assembly: (Electric
dryers)

Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the drum.

Disconnect the two wires from the heating element.

Remove the high limit thermostat.

From the rear of the dryer remove the four screws
securing the heating element assembly to the rear
of the cabinet.

Removing the control thermistor:

Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the front panel.

Note:

Do not lose the grounding ball or the tinnerman

mounting clip from the rear of the dryer.

Removing the high limit thermostat:

Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the top panel.

Disconnect the two wires and remove the two
screws holding thermostat to the heating element
assembly.

Removing the thermal limiter: (Electric dryers)

Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and
remove the top panel.

Disconnect the two wires and remove the two
screws holding limiter to the rear panel.

Summary of Contents for 27" Dryers with electronic controls

Page 1: ...1 SERVICE MANUAL 27 Dryers Gas Electric Models with Electronic Controls 5995393146 November 2003 ...

Page 2: ... the fuse Turn off the gas supply Turn off the water supply 3 Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device 4 USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE SUBSTITUTIONS MAY DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES 5 GROUNDING The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as ...

Page 3: ...uch Up 15 Cycle Adjustment 15 Temperature Selection 15 Dryness Selection 15 Cycle Options 15 Press Saver 15 Air Fluff No Heat 16 Dryer Features 16 Control Lock 16 Signal 16 Time Dry 16 Error Codes 16 Dryer settings reference chart 17 SECTION B OWNERS GUIDE 18 26 Safety information 18 19 What to do if you smell gas 18 Your Safety and the Safety of other is very Important 18 Pedestal 18 Important sa...

Page 4: ...l installation 33 Electric dryers 33 Grounding requirements 34 For a grounded cord connected dryer 34 For a permanently connected dryer 34 Gas dryer 34 Electrical connections for 3 wire system 34 Electrical connections for 4 wire system 35 Gas connection 35 General installation 35 Replacement parts 36 SECTION D STACKING INSTRUCTIONS 37 38 Tool equipment requirements 37 Kit components 37 Remove was...

Page 5: ... runs but dryer does not heat 55 Electric and Gas dryers clothes not dry in auto cycle 56 SECTION G TEARDOWN 57 71 Removing the top panel 57 Removing the console drip rail 57 Removing the front panel 57 Removing the electronic control and display 58 Removing the console 59 Removing the console front panel with touch pad 60 Removing the door 60 Separating the door panel 60 Removing the door seal 60...

Page 6: ...Removing the drive motor 68 Removing the burner Gas dryers 68 Removing the ignitor Gas dryers 68 Removing the gas valve assembly Gas dryers 69 Removing the gas valve coils Gas dryers 69 Removing the sensor Gas dryers 70 Removing the combustion chamber Gas dryers 70 Removing the duct and heat shield Gas dryers 70 Removing the manifold pipe Gas dryers 70 Removing the vent pipe Gas dryers 71 Removing...

Page 7: ...er door opening 2 Serial number breakdown 3 Tech sheet location Front console models on the right hand bodyside behind the front panel and inside rear access panel X D 3 2 3 0 4 2 4 7 Incremented unit number Production week Last digit of production year Product identification Manufacturing Facility ...

Page 8: ...2 to neutral If the meter reads zero the wire between the incoming line and relay RL 2 is open If the meter reads 120 VAC check the rest of the heating circuit as described in the trouble shooting section Display shows F 04 Indicates The drying time has exceeded the pro gram time for that cycle Correction Touch the Stop Clear pad Program the dry for a NORMAL CYCLE with HIGH HEATand touch START Che...

Page 9: ...lay should go down 5 Retouch the start pad and the test will advance to the MEMBRANE test The display will be blank Press each cycle pad and the LEDs should light 6 Retouch the start pad and the test will advance to the COOL DOWN test The COOL DOWN icon will illuminate and a number will appear in the display and the drive motor will run 7 Retouch the start pad and the test will advance to the TIME...

Page 10: ...Depth Vent Capability Top Finish Port Opening Sq In ELECTRIC MODELS 120 208 or 120 240 30 160 350 Watts 3200 4500 5 7 Power Paint Epoxy 48 54 200 145 190 140 180 135 175 35 1 4 26 7 8 27 4 Way Power Paint Enamel 235 GAS MODELS 120 15 160 350 Watts 20 000 Yes 5 7 Power Paint Epoxy 48 54 200 145 190 140 180 135 170 35 1 4 26 7 8 27 3 Way Power Paint Enamel 235 Electric dryers can be vented four ways...

Page 11: ... 4 h p 1725 rpm Motor Start Winding Motor Run Winding Heating Element Control Thermistor Burner Assembly Ignitor Secondary Coil Booster Coil Electric Models 4 5 Ohms 3 8 Ohms 12 8 Ohms 50 000 Ohms Gas Models 4 5 Ohms 3 8 Ohms 50 000 Ohms 50 400 Ohms 1200 Ohms 1320 Ohms 10 77 F ...

Page 12: ...ELECTRIC MODELS CAUTION DISCONNECT ELECTRIC CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION VERIFY PROPER OPERATIONAFTER SERVICING 50K ...

Page 13: ...13 SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELS CAUTION DISCONNECT ELECTRIC CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND 50K ...

Page 14: ... Dryer Read your dryer Use and Care Guide It has impor tant safety and warranty information It also has many suggestions for best drying results To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY IN STRUCTIONS in your dryer Use and Care Guide before operating this appliance Operating Steps Read Drying Procedures in your Use and Care Guide It explains these ope...

Page 15: ...lowing a trip It providesapproximately10minutesoflowheattumbling followed by a 5 minute cool down period CycleAdjustments A suitable drying temperature and dryness level will au tomatically be displayed for the cycle selected To change settings press TEMPS and DRYNESS until the desired selections are made These adjustments to the cycle will automatically be remembered each time that cycle is selec...

Page 16: ...ed until you change it Timed Dry Usethisfeaturetomanuallyselectthedryingtimeforany load Select the temperature desired You will not be able to select a cycle or dryness level NOTE Timed Dry is required when using the No Heat option Press TIMED DRY to select 45 minutes of drying time The time will increase 5 minutes each time TIMED DRY is pressed The maximum drying time is approximately 110 minutes...

Page 17: ...wing cycles Normal Quick Towels Perm Press Knits Delicates Touch Up Timed Dry Temperatures High X X X X Medium X X X X X X Medium Low X X X X X X Low X X X X Dryness Level More Dry X X X Normel Dry X X X X Less Dry X X X X Damp Dry X X X Options Press Saver X X X X X X X Air Fluff X No Heat Factory setting Timed Dry cycle only ...

Page 18: ...low instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Pedestal Apedestalaccessoryspecificallydesignedforthisdryer may be used when elevating the dryer for ease of use Failure to use accessories certified by the manufacturer could result in personal injury property damage or damage ...

Page 19: ...situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaininganyappliance 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 other packing materials after t...

Page 20: ...tomatically 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 Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying Read the Operating Instruc...

Page 21: ...g 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 3 Load the dryer The average 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 When drying large items dry only 2 or 3 at a time Fill out the load with small and medium si...

Page 22: ... in dryer after cycle ends SOLUTIONS Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap Rinse and rewash Reduce load size and rewash using liquid fabric softener in the final rinse Or add a fabric softener sheet and tumble without heat Use lint brush or roller to remove lint Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills Irreversible condition Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5 10 minutes R...

Page 23: ... without the lint screen in place Ifthedryerdrumbecomesstainedfromnoncolorfast fabrics clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild liquidhouseholdcleanser Removecleanserresidue before drying the next load 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 i...

Page 24: ...lt 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 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 fus...

Page 25: ...ts 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 SOLUTION Always remove foreign objects from pockets beforelaundering Removeobjectsfromdrum and restart dryer It may be necessary to baste a scrap of material securely around ornaments before drying to prevent scratching and damage t...

Page 26: ...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 autho...

Page 27: ...rformed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 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 lat...

Page 28: ...allation 1 Phillips head screwdriver 2 Channel lock adjustable pliers 3 Carpenter s level 4 Flat or straight blade screwdriver 5 Duct tape 6 Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch 10 2 cm duct 7 Vent hood 8 Pipe thread sealer Gas 9 Plastic knife ELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Dryer CIRCUIT Individual 30 amp branch circuit fused with 30 amp minimum time delay fuses or circuit breakers POWER SUPPLY 3 or 4 ...

Page 29: ...tal Duct 4 10 2 cm Louvered 0 60 ft 18 28 m 48 ft 14 63 m 1 52 ft 15 84 m 40 ft 12 19 m 2 44 ft 13 41 m 32 ft 9 75 m 3 32 ft 9 75 m 24 ft 7 31 m 4 28 ft 8 53 m 16 ft 4 87 m 0 30 ft 9 14 m 18 ft 5 49 m 1 22 ft 6 71 m 14 ft 4 27 m 2 14 ft 4 27 m 10 ft 3 05 m 3 NOT RECOMMENDED INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION In installations where the exhaust system is not de scribed in the charts the foll...

Page 30: ... 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 in a bedroom bathroom recess or closet MUST be exhausted outdoors 2 No other...

Page 31: ... mobile home structure 3 When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home a 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 This dryer MUSTbe fastened to the floor Mobile Home Installation Kit No 346764 is available from your dealer 5 Refer to pages 27 and 28 for other important venting requirements 6 Installation MUST...

Page 32: ...32 UNDER COUNTER STACK MODELS ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS ...

Page 33: ...nts 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...

Page 34: ...NG BRACKET GREEN GROUND SCREW NUT SILVERTERMINAL GREEN NEUTRAL GROUND WIRE GROUNDINGREQUIREMENTS 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...

Page 35: ...rd 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 GAS CONNECTION 1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of the dryer NOTE DO NOT connect the dryer to L P gas service without converting the gas valve An L P conversion kit must be installed by a qualified gas technician 2 Co...

Page 36: ... a location near the dryer for future reference 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 migh...

Page 37: ...ver 2 Flat blade screwdriver 3 Channel lock pliers KIT COMPONENTS 2 Rear Stacking Brackets 2 Front Stacking Brackets 4 8 18 x inch screws 2 10 16 x 1 inch screws 2 Stacking Spacers left right A Remove Washer Top Panel 1 Remove the washer top panel by removing the two 2 screws at the rear of the top panel Slide the top panel rearward to remove Save the two screws for dryer support spacer installati...

Page 38: ... A1 3 Repeat steps C1 C2 with the right R dryer support spacer D Prepare Dryer for Stacking 1 Carefully remove the hole plugs located in the bottom of the dryer front panel they will be reinstalled after stacking Use a flat blade screw driver to push out from behind 2 Remove the four 4 legs from the dryer base Save for future side by side use E Stack the Dryer 1 Place the dryer on top of the suppo...

Page 39: ...ling 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 Heat Source Electric Gas Drive motor and blower ...

Page 40: ...ycle other than Air Fluff the heating element heats the air as it passes through Control thermistor Electronic control board 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 ...

Page 41: ...ut the exhaust vent to the outside of the house 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 th...

Page 42: ...he 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 from the clothes to be recirculated Short unrestricted vents The venting system in the dryer is designed to operate under some back pressure This ba...

Page 43: ...ower is applied through terminal J9 to termi nal M4 of the drive motor Terminal M4 is connected inside the motor to one side of the thermal overload The thermal overload protects the motor from being damaged by overheating The other side of the thermal overload is connected to one end of both the run winding and the start winding of the drive motor When the motor is not turning the other end of th...

Page 44: ...y The high limit thermostat is a safety device that prevents the dryer from overheating if the contacts of the RL 2 fail closed The contacts of the high limit thermostat are normally closed and are set to open at a temperature above the preset temperature specifications of the elec tronic control board From the output terminal of the high limit thermostat line 1 is connected to one side of the ele...

Page 45: ...e motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel When the con tacts of relay RL 1 are closed with the dryer door closed line 1 and 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 it s normal run spe...

Page 46: ...45 minutes of drying time The drying time will increase 5 minutes each time TIME DRY is pressed The maximum drying time is approxi mately 110 minutes If you desire less than 45 min utes you must advance beyond the 110 minute mark to start at 15 minutes The holding coil secondary coil booster coil sensor and igniter circuits interact with one another to assure safe operation of the dryer gas burner...

Page 47: ... and the moisture lowers the ca pacitance between the bars As the dryer runs the mois ture is removed from the clothes the capacitance be tween the bars increases When the increase in ca pacitance satisfies the electronic control the cycle sta tus will change from Auto Dry to Cool Down the load is then tumbled without heat At the end of cycle dn is displayed and the electronic control turn the dry...

Page 48: ...rative 49 Gas dryer completely inoperative 50 Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn 51 Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times 51 Electric dryer not heating properly 52 Gas dryer not heating properly 53 Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating 53 Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat 54 Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not...

Page 49: ...OM terminal of relay RL 2 and neutral 120 VAC Yes Does the display show a fault code Yes Program the dryer for a Normal cycle and touch Start Measure the voltage drop between the COM terminal of door switch and neutral 120 VAC 0 Defective thermal limiter With the door closed measure the voltage drop between the N O terminal of door switch and neutral Will the control program No Defective electroni...

Page 50: ... fault coding page 8 Measure the voltage drop between the COM terminal of relay RL 2 and neutral 120 VAC Yes Does the display show a fault code Yes Program the dryer for a Normal and touch Start With the door closed measure the voltage drop between the N O terminal of door switch and neutral Will the control program No Defective electronic control board No Yes 0 Defective door switch Measure the v...

Page 51: ...ssible F05 Note Always check wiring to the components Check washer spin cycle Are the clothes wetter than normal when removed from the washer Yes Clear vent Is the vent restricted Yes No No Refer to dryer not heating properly flow chart Is the dryer heating properly Reviewproper programming of the control with the customer Yes Is the dryer level so the cloches touch the sensor bars Yes Level dryer...

Page 52: ...2 at the terminal block Below 215 VAC Have customer check house wiring Measure the voltage drop between two terminals of the heating element Not the same as between L1 L2 Above 215 VAC Check for poor connections in the dryer heating circuit Check the resistance of the control thermistor at room temperature 50000 Ohms 10 Defective electronic control Defective thermistor More or less than 50000 Ohms...

Page 53: ...mistor More or less than 53000 Ohms 10 Program the dryer for a Normal Cycle with Low Temp and touch Start Listen to hear if the burner cycle Yes Clean the orifice and check the valve Burner does not cycle Burner cycle Dryer overheats Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating Note Always check wiring to the components Is the vent restricted Clear vent system Yes No Check the resistance of the cont...

Page 54: ... the two terminals of the high limit thermostat 0 Defective high limit thermostat Remove power from the dryer and disconnect the black wire from RL 2 Restart the dryer and measure the voltage drop between red wire on RL 2 and neutral 0 120 VAC Open wire from terminal block 0 120 VAC Defective motor Defective heating element 240 VAC 0 240 VAC Remove power from the dryer reconnect the black wire fro...

Page 55: ...ng to the components Igniter does not glow Defective sensor Igniter glows full brilliance then dims Defective gas valve or gas supply Program the dryer for a Normal Cycle with High Temp and touch Start Measure the voltage drop between the two terminals of RL 2 Defective electronic control board 120 VAC 0 120 VAC Remove power unplug the igniter and measure the resistance of the igniter Measure the ...

Page 56: ...evel or slightly tip forward Using the on line testing run the AUTO DRY MOISTURE COUNTS test Refer to pages 8 9 Tested good Tighten the con nections or replace the wire Replace the electronic control Checks good Check the connections at the bars and the wiring between the control and the bars Are the sensor bars clean No Yes Clean bars Failed test Checks bad ...

Page 57: ...electric dryer Unless stated the pro cedure will be the same on all dryers Unless stated reverse the procedure to reinstall the component Always remove electrical power fromthe dryer when working in an area where electrical power is present Always turn the gas off to the dryer be fore opening any gas piping Removing the top panel 1 The top panel is held in place in the front by four plastic pins a...

Page 58: ...ing the front panel to the side panels and gently lean the panel forward 5 Lift the panel off the bottom clips Removing the electronic control and display 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the front panel Screw Front Panel Base Clip Clip 2 Unplug the wiring from the control b o a r d Note The two wires going to relay RL 2 have locking terminals that can be released with a sm...

Page 59: ... holding theconsoletothefrontpanelandlifttheconsoleup 3 Releasethe ribbonbyunlockingtheribbonconnec tor by lifting connector about 1 4 of an inch away from the board Connect in the locked position Connect in the unlocked position 4 Remove the 4 screws holding the board to the console the 2 screws holdin the diaplay to the console and lift the board and display off Removing the console 1 Disconnect...

Page 60: ...holding the plastic front panel to the metal mounting panel 6 Pull out on the bottom of the metal panel and slide the metal panel down to release the top 3 top tabs Tab Tab Removing the door 1 Open the door and remove the four screws holding the door to the hinges Separating the door panel 1 Removethedoor 2 Remove the two screws from the end and two screws from the bottom 3 Lift the inner panel of...

Page 61: ... switch 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply open the door and remove the top 2 If the 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 Removing the door handle 1 Separate the panel and release the tabs holding the handle in outer panel Removing the door stri...

Page 62: ... release the tab at the end of the housing and push the housing into the drum Replacing the drum light socket 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Disconnect the wires from the door switch 3 Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switch and push it out the front Removing the sensor bars 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen 3...

Page 63: ...nd swing the left side of the vent out to disengage the tabs Releasing the dryer belt 1 Remove the access panel 2 Remove the top lean the top of the front panel forward and disconnect the wires from the light socket 3 Removethelightbulb squeezethetabsontheside of the socket and push the socket into the housing Replacing the felt seal 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Removethefrontpa...

Page 64: ...hefront slightlyraisethefrontofthedrumand slide the belt off 2 Push the idler pulley to the right and slip the belt off the motor pulley Removing the vane from the drum 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Openthedoor removethetoppanel thetwoscrews holding the vane to the drum and drop the vane into the drum Removing the drum 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the to...

Page 65: ... 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 Removing the ball hitch from the drum 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and removethedrum 2 Remove the three screws from inside the drum holding the ball to the drum Removing the teflon glides 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical suppl...

Page 66: ... the dryer from electrical supply and removethefrontpanel Note Do not lose the grounding ball or the tinnerman mounting clip from the rear of the dryer Removing the high limit thermostat 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Disconnect the two wires and remove the two screws holding thermostat to the heating element assembly Removing the thermal limiter Electric ...

Page 67: ...y and removethedrum 2 Remove the control thermistor 3 Using a 7 8 socket turn the fan blade clockwise while holding the motor shaft to remove the blade from the motor shaft 4 Removetwoscrewsholdingthehousingtothedryer base 5 Remove the front motor lock by inserting a screw driver at the rear of the housing to release the housing from the motor 6 Raise the front of the motor and pull the housing fo...

Page 68: ...tion chamber to release burnerfrom thevalve Removing the ignitor Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and unplug the igniter harness Removing the idler pulley 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the rear access panel 2 Release the belt from the motor pulley and slide the idler pulley off Removing the idler pulley assembly 1 Disconnect the dryer from electri...

Page 69: ...Using a 15 16 open end wrench disconnect the manifold pipe from the valve 4 Remove the one screw securing the gas valve assembly bracket to the base slide the gas valve assembly forward and lift the gas valve assembly out 5 Remove the two screws holding the valve to the bracket Removing the gas valve coils Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and removethefrontpanel 2 Disconnec...

Page 70: ...yers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply Removing the sensor Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and removethefrontpanel 2 Disconnect the two wires from the sensor 3 Remove the one screw holding the sensor to the combustionchamber Removing the combustion chamber Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply remove the sensor and gas valve assembly 2 Remove...

Page 71: ...pipe 3 Remove the vent pipe out the rear of the dryer and remove the gasket from the vent pipe 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 2 Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the gas supply from the dryer 3 Removedryerfrontpanel 4 Using a 15 16 open end wrench disco...

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