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ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER

SERVICE MANUAL

CAUTION

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.

MODEL : 796.8219# / 796.9219#

796.8102# / 796.9102#

Website:http://www.sears.com

Summary of Contents for 796.8102

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE MODEL 796 8219 796 9219 796 8102 796 9102 Website http www sears com ...

Page 2: ...OCT 2009 PRINTED IN KOREA P No MFL92119904 ...

Page 3: ...ms are present everywhere ESD may damage or weaken the electronic control assembly The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair is finished but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress Use an anti static wrist strap Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance OR Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point ...

Page 4: ...C TEST 18 10 1 TEST 1 120VAC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 19 10 2 TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST MEASURE WITH POWER OFF 22 10 3 TEST 3 MOTOR TEST 23 10 4 TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR 24 10 5 TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST 25 10 6 TEST 6 HEATER SWITCH TEST ELECTRIC TYPE 26 10 7 TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST GAS TYPE 27 11 CHANGE GAS SETTING NATURAL GAS PROPANE GAS 28 12 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 30 13 EXPLODED VIEW 40 13 1 CONTROL PANEL P...

Page 5: ...mperature Controls No of Dry Levels Audible End of Cycle Beeper Moisture Temperature Reversible Door Drum Dryer Rack Control Lock Interior Light Product WXHXD Packing WXHXD Sensor POWER SUPPLY Material Finish Light Gray 120V 240V 60Hz 26A 250W 4 5A 5400W 22 5A 15W 125mA 13W 110mA X 2 Electronic 7 3 cu ft 147 1505 14 12 8 5 5 Loud Soft Off Equipped Equipped Adopted Stainless Steel Equipped Equipped...

Page 6: ...2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS 5 Apply Model 796 8219 796 9219 900 Apply Model 796 8102 796 9102 900 ...

Page 7: ...over into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 3 Connect ground wire green or bare of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 4 Connect neutral wire white or center wire of power supply cord to the center silver colored terminal screw of the terminal block 1 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 30R 2 4 prong plug 3 Ground prong 4 Neutral prong 5 Spade te...

Page 8: ...ector 2 Neutral grounding wire green 3 Center silver colored terminal block screw 4 Neutral wire white or center wire 5 3 4 in 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief 3 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 4 Tighten strain relief screws 5 Inser...

Page 9: ...tor 4 Tighten all connections securely Turn on gas and check all pipe connections internal external for gas leaks with a non corrosive leak detection fluid 5 For L P Liquefied Petroleum gas connection refer to section on Gas Requirements For further assistance refer to section on Gas Requirements 1 New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector Use only if allowed by local codes Use Design A G A Certified...

Page 10: ...ted by users Steam Refresh Mid High Steam Sanitize Heavy duty Khaki Jeans 796 8219 900 796 9219 900only Air Dry 796 8219 900 796 9219 900only Rack Dry 796 8219 900 796 9219 900only Air Dry Rack Dry 796 8102 900 796 9102 900only Workout wear Small Load 70 54 55 41 36 27 36 32 30 Apply Model 796 8219 900 796 9219 900 8102 900 796 9102 900 ...

Page 11: ... Heater case Hi limit Electric type 3 Outlet Thermostat Auto reset Check Top Marking N85 Measure resistance of terminal to terminal Open at 185 9 F 85 5 C Close at 149 9 F 65 5 C Same shape as Thermal cut off Resistance value Resistance value 5Ω Blow housing Safety Electric type 4 Lamp holder Measure resistance of terminal to terminal Resistance value 80Ω 100Ω 6 Idler switch Measure resistance of ...

Page 12: ...Resistance value 10Ω Heater case Hi limit Electric type 9 Motor See Page 13 10 Gas valve valve 1 valve 2 Measure resistance of the following terminal Valve 1 terminal Valve 2 terminal Resistance value 1 5kg Resistance value 1 5 2 5kg Gas type 11 Igniter 5318EL3001 MEQ61841001 Measure resistance of terminal to terminal Resistance value 100 800 Ω for 5318EL3001 40 150 Ω for MEQ1841001 Gas type 12 Fr...

Page 13: ...nal Open at 203 7 F 95 5 C Close at 158 9 F 70 5 C Resistance value Continuity 1Ω Gas type Gas funnel Hi limit 13 Thermal Cut off Manual reset Check Top Marking N110 Measure resistance of terminal to terminal Open at 230 12 F 110 7 C Manual reset If thermal fuse is open must be replaced Resistance value Continuity 1Ω Gas type Gas funnel Safety ...

Page 14: ... On Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE When Motor does not operate RUN MODE Motor operates When checking Component be sure to turn Power off then do voltage discharge sufficiently NOTE Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch Pull Drive forward ...

Page 15: ...7 CONROL LAY OUT PCB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LAY OUT PCB ASSEMBLY LAY OUT 14 ...

Page 16: ... all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangrous operation Verify proper operation after servicing GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM Apply Model 796 8219 900 7096 8102 900 Apply Model 796 9219 900 7096 9102 900 ...

Page 17: ...g the dryer make sure the steam feeder is empty Best results are obtained with cotton poly blend fabrics STEAM TEMP CONTROL DRY LEVEL FABRIC STATE FABRIC TYPE MAXIMUM AMOUNT DEFAULT TIME 9 STEAM FUNCTION STEAM SANITIZE STEAM REFRESH NORMAL BULKY BEDDING HEAVY DUTY CASUAL DELICATES SMALL LOAD TIMED DRY REDUCE STATIC REDUCE STATIC REDUCE STATIC 39 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes Only reduce static Fol...

Page 18: ...ng steam operation SOLUTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSES The error codes below will be displayed when attempting to start a drying cycle or after activating the Diagnostic Test mode tE4 E1 E3 E4 E5 Thermistor of steam generator Steam generator thermistor open or shorted tE4 error is only displayed in the test mode Replace the steam generator If water in the steam feeder is less than about 2 3 full this error ...

Page 19: ...Elec Type 898 Gas Type Standard Displays Moisture Sensor Operation ELECTRIC TYPE Heater 1 and heater 2 are energized 5400 W GAS TYPE Gas valve is energized Temperature in the drum is displayed in degrees C If moisture sensor is contacted with damp cloth The display number is below 180 in normal condition Current Temp 5 70 ELECTRIC TYPE Heater 1 is energized 2700 W GAS TYPE Valve runs Temperature i...

Page 20: ...tton With the dryer plugged in check the voltage at the power cord plug between the neutral and L1 and L2 for electric dryers Is the voltage 120 VAC while pressing the START PAUSE button Replace main PCB Replace display PCB Check power cord Check terminal block connection s Check the power supply fuse or circuit breaker Check the receptacle connections YES YES NO NO NO YES YES NOTE To properly che...

Page 21: ...ater1 and Heater2 Temperature Control below 70 4 C Turn on Burner Temperature Control below 47 4 C Turn on Burner Temperature Control below 52 4 C Only Turn on Heater1 on on O O O O on off off on on on Low Extra Low PCB ASSEMBLY LAYOUT Low Extra Low T a R Connector Housing Black Check the Matching color Between Harness wire and Tab Relay Black Housing Black Tab Relay Check the Matching color Betwe...

Page 22: ...on White PCB condition Of operation In case of power failure Table1 1 2 5 Table2 1 Please check the Connection of 2 Status Table of Connection In case of power failure Table1 4 please check the Connection of 2 Status Table of Connection Because improper Connection of the equipment dryer can be damaged of changing heater CAUTION Connector Housing Black Check the Matching color Between Harness wire ...

Page 23: ...NA6 4 BL Does the resistance measured match the temperature of the thermistor in the chart Use room temperature unless the thermistor is warm from running the dryer Disconnect the NA6 connector from the main PCB Measure the resistance between the NA6 6 GN pin and a chassis ground screw Is the resistance 1 Ω Replace the main PCB Check all wiring harness connections wires and ground screws Replace t...

Page 24: ...AM AND SCHEMATIC Check if control connector is plugged in YES YES NO 1 3 4 2 WH4 Recheck voltage at main PCB and replace if no voltage With the connectors disconnected check the resistance between WH4 3 BN and WH4 1 YL Is the resistance 2 4 Ω Measure with the door closed YES NO BL2 1 3 4 2 WH4 With the connectors disconnected check the resistance between BL2 1 WH and WH4 3 BN Is the resistance 2 4...

Page 25: ...CB operation If the results of this test are normal the sensor system and PCB response are normal The problem is somewhere else FUNCTIONAL TEST Control 1 Enter the diagnostic mode See DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE on page 1 2 With the door closed press the START PAUSE button once The dryer will start tumbling without heat 3 Open the door The drum will stop tumbling and the dE error code will be displayed a...

Page 26: ... light bulb Replace the light socket BL2 1 3 4 2 WH4 1 3 4 2 NO NO NO YES YES NOTE This test has two parts The best test of the door switch system is done in the diagnostic mode This FUNCTIONAL TEST will test the door switch wiring harness and PCB operation If the results of this test are normal the door switch system and PCB response are normal The problem is somewhere else FUNCTIONAL TEST Contro...

Page 27: ...g and connectors to the element See element component test Check power supply Replace the element NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES Measure the resistance between the YL wire on the black tab relay and the BL wire on the white tab relay connectors Is the resistance 36 44 Ω Measure the resistance between terminals 1 RD and the heater housing Is the resistance Ω Refer to the hi limit thermostat and th...

Page 28: ...due to the lack of airflow To maintain airflow for gas valve testing tape a piece of cardboard over the drum opening Remove this temporary cover before reassembling the dryer YL3 BL3 Measure the resistance between YL3 2 BL and the blue wire on the black tab relay Is the resistance 100 800 Ω for 5318EL3001 40 150 Ω for MEQ61841001 YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO FUNCTIONAL VALVE SYSTEM TEST 1 Verify ga...

Page 29: ...authorized servicers only Warning STEP 1 VALVE SETTING Full open Change screw STEP 2 ORIFICE CHANGE Orifice Gas type Natural Gas Propane Gas Marking NCU PCK Shape Orifice P No 4948EL4001B 4948EL4002C Close Change screw ധ Remove 2 screws ന Disassemble the pipe assembly ഩ Replace Natural Gas orifice with Propane Gas orifice આ Kit contents Orifice Dia 1 471mm for Propane Gas Replace Label Instruction...

Page 30: ...E 1 ON VALVE 2 OFF IGNITER ON IGNITER TEMPERATURE ABOUT 2499 F 1343 C FLAME DETECT OPEN IGNITER OFF 374 C 190 C VALVE 2 ON GAS IGNITION DRYING VALVE 2 OFF FLAME DETECT CLOSE NO NO YES YES START ON ON ON GAS IGNITION CLOSE OPEN OFF OFF VALVE 1 IGNITER VALVE 2 FLAME DETECT ...

Page 31: ...move 1 screw on the safety guard 2 Remove 3 screws on the upper plate TOP PLATE 3 Push the top plate backward 4 Lift the top plate When you disassemble the top plate be sure to take gloves and careful plate s edge Failure to do so can cause serious injury WARNING 12 DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION ...

Page 32: ...31 panel drawer assembly 1 Pull out the drawer 2 Lift out the water tank 3 Remove 2 screws on the control panel a aa aa ...

Page 33: ...ors 3 Pull the control panel assembly upward and then forward 4 Remove 9 screws on the PWB PCB assembly display 5 Disassemble the control panel assembly When you disassemble the control panel be sure to take gloves and careful panel frame s edge Failure to do so can cause serious injury W ARNING ...

Page 34: ...BINET 1 Disassemble the top plate 2 Disassemble the control panel assembly 3 Disassemble the door assembly 4 Remove 2 screws 5 Remove 4 screws from the top of cabinet cover 6 Disconnect the harness of door switch ...

Page 35: ...34 guide asm 1 Remove 2 screws on the frame body 2 Push the Guide ASM to the back side and then lift it 3 Separate hoses from the pump and generator 4 Lift a pump and a generator up ...

Page 36: ...35 frame body F panel frame 1 Remove 4 screws on the frame body and then disassemble the frame body 2 Remove 4 screws on the panel frame and then disassemble the panel frame ...

Page 37: ...and idler pulleys 4 Carefully remove Drum out through front of dryer DRUM ASSEMBLY 1 2 1 1 Open the door 2 Remove the screw holding the drum lamp shield in place 3 Slide the shield up and remove 4 Remove the bulb and replace with a 15 watt 120 volt candelabra base bulb 5 Replace the lamp shield and screw CHANGING THE DRUM LAMP When you disassemble the lamp connector be sure to take gloves and care...

Page 38: ...2 Detach and remove the bottom left or right side knockout as desired 4 Pre assemble 4 elbow with 4 duct Wrap duct tape around joint 5 Insert duct assembly elbow first through the side opening and connect the elbow to the dryer internal duct When you disassemble and install ventilation be sure to take gloves and careful exhaust edge Failure to do so can cause serious injury WARNING ...

Page 39: ...t and Tub Drum Front 3 Remove the Drum assembly 4 Remove 2 screws and cover Air guide 5 Remove the bolt and washer 6 Pull the fan 7 Disconnect the motor clamp and motor BLOWER HOUSING 1 Open the top plate 2 Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum Front 3 Remove the Drum assembly 4 Remove 7 screws 5 Pull the Tub Drum Rear towards the front BACK COVER ...

Page 40: ...ews 4 Pull the air duct towards the front AIR DUCT 1 Open the top plate 2 Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum Front 3 Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum Rear 4 Disconnect Air duct from the Tub Drum Front 5 Remove the roller from the Tub Drum Front and Tub Drum Rear ROLLERS ...

Page 41: ...13 EXPLODED VIEW 49 13 1 Control Panel Plate Assembly A130 A210 A211 A120 A140 A110 ...

Page 42: ...50 13 2 Panel Drawer Assembly Guide Assembly K503 K508 K501 A090 A172 A171 A350 K507 K505 K502 A160 A170 K504 K506 A161 ...

Page 43: ...52 13 3 2 Cabinet Door Assembly Gas type A390 A700 A310 A330 A320 A530 A525 A540 A520 A600 A510 A500 A131 A300 A800 A590 A450 A410 A430 A460 A400 A420 A550 ...

Page 44: ...30 K222 K221 K350 K240 M160 M171 M170 M140 K210 K540 K230 K510 K520 K251 K360 K251 K250 K530 K600 K650 M141 M110 M250 M230 M190 M181 M150 M240 M220 K640 K560 K620 K140 K250 K550 K610 K651 M210 M180 K330 K310 K320 K340 K400 K420 K410 F200 K515 K655 K224 ...

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