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DRYER 9577/9588 

 

 

DLE9577/DLG9588 

Page 2 of 58 

TRAINING MANUAL

 

 

DLG9577/DLE9588 

 

 

Safety Notices and Warnings 

1

 Contact 

Information 

1

 Contents 

2

 Specifications 

4

 

Safety Notices (Gas and Electric) 

5

 

Serial Number Identification 

6

 Introduction 

7

 Controls 

8

 Installation 

9

 Accessories 

10

  Drying 

Rack 

10

  Stacking 

Kit 

11

   Pedestal 

Kit 

  

12

 Electrical 

Connection 

14

   4-wire 

Connection 

  

14

  3-wire 

Connection 

15

 

 

Electrical Connection to Gas Dryer 

16

 Gas 

Connection 

17

 

Vent Pipe Connection (side, bottom, or rear vent with kit) 

18

 

Remote Monitor and Modem 

19

 

Dryer Cycle Chart 

20

 

Diagnostic Test Mode 

21

 

 

Test 1 – AC Electrical Supply 

22

 

 

Test 2 – Thermistor 

25

 

 

Test 3 – Motor 

26

 

 

Test 4 – Moisture Sensor 

27

 

 

Test 5 – Door Switch 

28

 

 

Test 6 – Heater (Electric) 

29

 

 

Test 7 – Valve (Gas) 

30

 

Component Test Procedure 

31

 

Disassembly and Repair 

34

 

Block Wiring Diagram (Electric and Gas) 

35

 

Motor Diagram and Schematic 

36

  Safety 

Switches 

37

 

Gas Conversion (Natural Gas to Propane)  

38

 

 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for DLE9577

Page 1: ...Digital Appliance DLE9577 DLG9588 Dryer Training Spring 2007 Service TRAINING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ction 14 3 wire Connection 15 Electrical Connection to Gas Dryer 16 Gas Connection 17 Vent Pipe Connection side bottom or rear vent with kit 18 Remote Monitor and Modem 19 Dryer Cycle Chart 20 Diagnostic Test Mode 21 Test 1 AC Electrical Supply 22 Test 2 Thermistor 25 Test 3 Motor 26 Test 4 Moisture Sensor 27 Test 5 Door Switch 28 Test 6 Heater Electric 29 Test 7 Valve Gas 30 Component Test Proced...

Page 3: ...Reversal 43 Drum Front 44 Drum Assembly and Belt 44 Drum Lamp 45 Filter Assembly and Moisture Sensor 46 Blower Housing 46 Air Duct 47 Back Cover 47 Rollers 48 Vent Replacement 49 Main Board 50 Exploded Views 51 Top Plate and Control Panel 51 Cabinet Door Vent and Wiring Harness 52 Drum Motor and Heater Electric 53 Drum Motor and Heater Gas 54 Parts List 55 070119 ...

Page 4: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 4 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 5: ...t localities it is illegal to connect gas piping re jet or adjust burners or repair gas fired equipment unless you are certified so to do ELECTRIC The gas dryer uses 120 VAC The electric dryer uses 240 VAC Even when these products are turned OFF there is live voltage on some of the internal terminals Always unplug the appliance before opening the case or servicing ...

Page 6: ... and place of manufacture The serial number is required to be paid for warranty service and to get the correct part in the event a running production change was made Some models may have four 4 letters instead of two 2 for the product code number The third and fourth letters are significant only to the manufacturing facility This chart will help you decode the serial number ...

Page 7: ...eption of the front panel and the control panel The control panel is designed to allow the customer to choose the location of either the top or the bottom which allows for easier access to the controls when the dryer is stacked on top of the washer See page 42 The dryer is shipped from the factory with the control panel in the lower position ...

Page 8: ...ck ON or OFF Pressing and holding CUSTOM PROGRAM will store the customer s favorite setting one that is used most of the time The main control board is located in the top of the machine rather than in the front panel The communication between the main control board and the control panel is handled by a UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter and a 7 wire cable rather than by a 28 wire cab...

Page 9: ... converted easily to be used as a conventional dryer next to a washer The customer can do this himself See page 42 of this training manual The 9577 9588 dryer can be installed in a laundry closet if the clearance guidelines are met See drawing above It does not matter whether the dryer is stacked as long as the closet door opening provides the appropriate vertical clearance for lifting and stackin...

Page 10: ...acked on a single pedestal if desired but the dryer must always be on top of the washer DRYING RACK STACKING KIT PEDESTAL INSTALLATION RACK It s simple Open the dryer door Set the rack in place Select RACK DRY 2nd button from top on the option row on the right of the panel Press START Be sure the front of the rack is properly situated in the notches on either side of the filter The back of the rac...

Page 11: ...any further See page 12 2 Attach the side bracket loosely to the top plate of the washer but don t tighten the screw all the way 3 Hold the bracket away from the top plate and peel the protective paper from the adhesive tape on the side bracket Hold the adhesive surface off the top as you tighten the screw When the screw is tight attach the adhesive tape to the top plate Repeat steps 2 and 3 for t...

Page 12: ...ions form the shipping carton Set the pedestal as close to the installation position as possible 2 Level the pedestal on a flat solid floor before proceeding Lock down the rear adjusters but leave the front ones free for now 3 Note which holes are for the washer and which are for the dryer See drawing above If you are stacking the appliances the washer must be on the bottom 4 Remove the protective...

Page 13: ...he exposed adhesive away from the appliance insert the screws and get them started Then press the brackets to the appliance and tighten all the screws Rub the bracket from side to side to ensure a complete bond 7 Use the wrench to turn each leg of the appliance approximately turn to put a little pressure between the appliance and the pedestal This will eliminate any rattles 8 It is usually easier ...

Page 14: ...nch circuits mobile homes recreational vehicles and where prohibited by local code 4 wire Connection The 4 wire receptacle looks like this Your power cord may have spade or ring connectors Install a strain relief on the power cord Then connect the terminals to the terminal block matching the wire colors A Ground screw on chassis B Green wire from power cord C Strain relief D Neutral screw on termi...

Page 15: ...de or ring connectors Install a strain relief on the pigtail Then connect the terminals to the terminal block matching the wire colors Add a wire to connect the chassis ground to neutral A Ground screw on chassis B Green wire from pigtail C Strain relief D Neutral screw on terminal block E Ground to neutral connection F Neutral wire from pigtail ...

Page 16: ...Replace the terminal block cover by inserting the tabs into the slots and letting them slide down to engage Fold it over to the back of the dryer so it covers the access to the terminal block Be sure no wires are exposed or could touch any metal surface Secure the cover with a screw ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Gas Dryer Only The dryer requires a 120 VAC single outlet dedicated circuit The cord is instal...

Page 17: ...cting gas is restricted to properly trained certified and licensed persons Always inspect joints and connections for a leak with a soapy solution If you see bubbles turn the gas off and open a window DO NOT use a match or flame If you smell gas turn off the main valve and open a window 1 Flex line Bought in the length needed with fittings attached to both ends 2 Bleeding and pressure check port 3 ...

Page 18: ...direction 1 Remove the screw and the existing exhaust vent pipe Install vent kit part number 3911EZ9131X 2 Remove the appropriate knockout left right or bottom The knockout is easily removed by pressing one of the tabs inside the dryer and popping it out of the hole 3 Insert the short duct piece with the tab inside the dryer through the hole on the back Attach it to the blower housing and align th...

Page 19: ...cket cover and screws in the event you need to remove the modem for some reason The socket should be covered at all times For convenience you can remove the cover and install the modem on the back of the washer Save the small socket cover and screws in the event you need to remove the modem for some reason The socket should be covered at all times After installation is complete plug in the washer ...

Page 20: ...LE CHART On SENSOR DRY cycles the dryness level is selected by the user On MANUAL DRY cycles the drying time and temperature are set by the user On every cycle the default settings can be overridden Not all options will be available such as HIGH heat on the DELICATE cycle ...

Page 21: ...y Do not activate the heater manually with the door open or it will trip the thermostat attached to the heater 1 Dryer must be in standby mode Plugged in turned off 2 Press and hold MORE TIME and LESS TIME then press POWER 3 Press START PAUSE to advance to the next test 4 Unplug the dryer for one minute after using the diagnostic mode ...

Page 22: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 22 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 1 AC Electrical Supply ...

Page 23: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 23 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 1 AC Electrical Supply continued ...

Page 24: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 24 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 1 AC Electrical Supply continued ...

Page 25: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 25 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 2 Thermistor Measure with power OFF ...

Page 26: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 26 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 3 Motor ...

Page 27: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 27 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 4 Moisture Sensor ...

Page 28: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 28 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 5 Door Switch ...

Page 29: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 29 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 6 Heater Electric ...

Page 30: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 30 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL TEST 7 Valve Gas ...

Page 31: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 31 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE ...

Page 32: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 32 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE ...

Page 33: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 33 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE ...

Page 34: ... instructions for disassembly repair replacement of parts and re assembly Many times electrical components may be tested by connecting the appropriate meter to the leads or connectors on the main PC Board Refer to the block wiring diagram following Proper diagnosis will eliminate unnecessary labor and expedite repairs ...

Page 35: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 35 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRIC DRYER GAS DRYER ...

Page 36: ...RAINING MANUAL Motor Diagram and Schematic To check the motor turn the power off and allow the capacitor to discharge The centrifugal switch serves as a safety device to turn off the fuel gas or electricity to the heater if the motor fails to rotate ...

Page 37: ...ty to operate the heater electric element or gas valve RUN Position STOP Position There is an additional safety in the form of a belt switch that shuts off power to the electric motor if the belt breaks Belt tension holds the bogey pulley off the belt switch If the belt breaks the switch opens and power to the motor is cut When the motor stops the centrifugal switch functions as a safety device to...

Page 38: ... ONLY by a trained licensed and certified gasfitter NOTICE The dryer is shipped from the factory equipped for natural gas 1 Close the adjustment screw Notice there is a nut on the adjustment screw This nut is secured to the thread with a sealing compound The nut is pre positioned to the place where the valve is properly adjusted for LP Its purpose is to provide a shoulder for positioning the adjus...

Page 39: ...change the orifice Installing the correct orifice is critical This should be performed ONLY by trained licensed and certified personnel 3 The conversion kit includes a propane orifice complete instructions for making the conversion and a label indicating the conversion kit has been installed All conversion work including testing and adjusting must be completed by a trained licensed and certified g...

Page 40: ...s the igniter is turned on and valve one opens When the igniter reaches 370 F 188 C the igniter is turned off and valve two opens If the flame detector does not detect ignition valve two is closed and the process is restarted If ignition occurs as planned the drying cycle will operate GAS IGNITION SEQUENCE GAS VALVE CONSTRUCTION IGNITION FLOW CHART ...

Page 41: ...77 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 41 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL DISASSEMBLY REPAIR TOP PLATE 1 Remove the three screws at the back of the top plate cover 2 Push the top plate backward 3 Lift the top plate off the machine ...

Page 42: ...own to access the connector 5 Press the tab and unplug the connector CAUTION Be careful Do not drop the control panel Do not lay it face down and damage the knob or the surface 6 Remove the 6 screws holding the display board to the control panel and take it off 7 The control panel can be installed on wither the top or the bottom position Use the blank panel to cover the unused location on the drye...

Page 43: ...emove the four screws along the top of the front cover See drawing 5 Tip the front panel forward to disconnect the door switch before removing the panel Set it aside on a pad or an old blanket with the door closed Door Reversal 1 Remove the two screws that hold the door Remove the door and set it aside on a soft protective pad Save the hinge shim 2 Remove the two screws near the latch 3 Remove the...

Page 44: ... and Belt 1 Remove the top plate 2 Remove the front cover 3 Remove the drum front 4 Push against the pulley to relieve pressure on the belt and take if off the motor shaft You can then lift the drum out of the cabinet When replacing the drum you can replace the belt on the wheels after the dryer is reassembled by reaching into the cabinet either through the front or through one of the vent opening...

Page 45: ...the dryer Removing the cage may be a little bit more difficult You can remove the top cover and reach in beside the cage with a screwdriver to release the tabs Then pull the cage out in whichever direction it is easier You ll probably have to remove the cage to get the socket out because of the holding tabs See photo below If the bulb has broken off in the socket you can probably remove the remain...

Page 46: ...r Housing 1 Remove the top plate 2 Remove the front cover and the drum front 3 Remove the belt and drum assembly Set the drum aside on an open end so it won t be distorted 4 Remove two screws and the cover air guide 5 Remove the bolt and washer that secure the fan blower to the shaft 6 Remove the fan from the shaft and housing 7 Remove the two motor clamps and lift out the motor To release the cla...

Page 47: ...e air duct 5 Remove the air duct Back Cover The back cover actually comes off from the inside of the dryer but the screws that hold it in place must be removed from the back 1 Remove the top plate 2 Remove the front cover 3 Remove the drum front 4 Remove the drum and belt 5 Remove the seven screws that secure the back cover CAUTION There are sharp edges here Use extreme caution to avoid an injury ...

Page 48: ... drum and belt only if you are replacing the back rollers 5 Use an open end wrench to remove and replace the shaft NOTE If the shaft is OK and you are replacing only the roller you can squeeze the triangular retainer to remove and replace the roller without having to remove the shaft from the machine Be sure to install the small bushings These must be between the roller and the retainer on both si...

Page 49: ...erference 2B Insert the replacement duct 2C Attach it with a screw 3 Pre assemble the elbow and the other piece of duct and secure the joint with duct tape 4 Insert the pre assembled elbow into the dryer through the side vent hole and connect it to the internal duct 5 Tear off some pieces of duct tape about six inches long and secure the internal joint 6 Connect the external vent pipe to the dryer...

Page 50: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 50 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL MAIN BOARD ...

Page 51: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 51 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 52: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 52 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW ALL ...

Page 53: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 53 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW ELECTRIC ...

Page 54: ...DRYER 9577 9588 DLE9577 DLG9588 Page 54 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW GAS ...

Page 55: ...mbly Cabinet A320 4027EL1001A 4027EL1001A Locker Assembly A330 6601EL3001A 6601EL3001A Switch Micro A390 ADV30755801 ADV30755201 Frame Assembly A400 3581EL0002A 3581EL0002A Door Assembly A410 4026EL3007A 4026EL3007A Locker Hook A420 3212EL1014A 3212EL1014A Frame Door Outer A430 4774EL2001A 4774EL2001A Hinge A450 3212EL1005B 3212EL1005B Frame Door Inner A460 4986EL2004A 4986EL2004A Gasket A500 3091...

Page 56: ...oller 4 K310 5231EL1003B 5231EL1003B Filter Assembly Lint K320 3550EL1006B 3550EL1006B Cover Guide K330 4974EL1003B 4974EL1003B Guide Filter K340 6500EL3001A 6500EL3001A Sensor K350 6631EL3003B 6631EL3003B Single Harness K351 6631EL1005A 6631EL1005A Cable Assembly K360 4930EL2004B 4930EL2004B Holder K400 3044EL0002B 3044EL0002B Tub Drum Rear K510 5835EL1002A 5835EL1002A Casing Assembly K520 3661EL...

Page 57: ... Base M150 5201EL3001A Pipe Assembly M160 5318EL3001A Igniter M170 4948EL4001B Orifice Natural Gas M171 4948EL4002B Orifice Kit Propane Conversion M180 4932EL4001A Connector Pipe M181 4036EL3002A Gasket M190 5201EL2001A Pipe Assembly M210 3016EL1001A Funnel M220 6931EL3004B Thermostat Assembly M230 6931EL3003C Thermostat M240 6501EL3001A Sensor Assembly M250 4980EL3001A Supporter Holder ...

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Page 60: ... Copyright 2007 LG Electronics Inc Printed in the USA ...

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