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Dryer Operation Overview
Air enters the dryer cabinet, passing through the heating elements (gas combustion chamber for gas
models), and into the drum. The hot air heats the wet clothes and gradually removes their moisture
in the form of water vapor. The moist air is vented through the dryer exhaust. Overall heating
temperature is regulated by means of two temperature thermostats: an inlet control thermostat located
near the heating elements and an outlet control thermostat located at the blower. (
NOTE : Gas models
use only an outlet control thermostat for overall temperature regulation.) A safety thermostat, located
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models), if overheating occurs. Also, the high limit thermostat, located near the heating elements
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temperature rises above safe limits.
The typical dryer cycle progresses as follows:
1. A cycle is selected and the Start key is pressed.
2. The motor is activated.
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achieve the desired temperature throughout the heating portion of the cycle.
4. If an Auto Dry cycle is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated. The coils
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5. If timed drying is selected, the heater coils (burner for gas models) are activated and cycle on and
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6. The heater coils (burner for gas models) discontinue operation after the dryness level or elapsed
time has been achieved.
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(Cool Down).
Dryer Air Flow System
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Drum
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Exhaust
Safety Thermostat
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Inlet Control Thermostat
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Outlet Control Thermostat
Heater
Pan/Electric
Elements
Gas
Combustion
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High Limit Thermostat
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