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CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL

EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS

L-72

JOB AID

Part No. 8178202

DryAire

DRYING CABINET

Model LMA1053L

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Summary of Contents for DryAire LMA1053L

Page 1: ...CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS L 72 JOB AID Part No 8178202 DryAire DRYING CABINET Model LMA1053L ...

Page 2: ...hould be used for training purposes only Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Whirlpool DryAire Drying Cabinet The objectives of this Job Aid are to Understand and follow proper safety pr...

Page 3: ...onent Locations 4 1 Removing The Component Panel 4 2 Removing The High Limit Thermostat And The Heater 4 3 Removing The Timer 4 4 Removing The Blower Assembly The Thermostat Temperature Sensor 4 5 Removing The Relay 4 6 Removing The Push To Start Door Switches 4 7 Removing The Component Panel Mounted Terminal Block 4 8 Removing The Power Cord And Cabinet Mounted Terminal Block 4 9 Removing The Cab...

Page 4: ... iv NOTES ...

Page 5: ...s in this Job Aid and on the appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean DANGER WARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the c...

Page 6: ...SION FEATURE CODE 2 FIRST DIGIT 1 CYCLES 1 THROUGH 9 SECOND DIGIT 0 TIME DRY ONLY FEATURE CODE 3 1 TO 7 TEMPERATURE SELECTIONS FEATURE CODE 4 3 REGULAR CAPACITY YEAR OF INTRODUCTION L 2002 M 2003 COLOR CODE Q WHITE ON WHITE T BISCUIT ON BISCUIT ENGINEERING CHANGE NUMERIC SERIAL NUMBER M A M 04 54321 DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY M MARION OH MANUFACTURING SOURCE A NIMO VERKEN AB YEAR OF PRODUCTION M 2002...

Page 7: ...MODEL SERIAL NUMBER LABEL WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS 1 3 Wiring Diagram Model Serial Number Label ...

Page 8: ...bs Cycle Configuration Temperature Room Temperature to 65 6 C 150 F Time Selection 0 4 Hrs General Voltage 120 VAC Amperage 12 Amps max Drainage Capacity 02 kg min 0 6 oz min Heating Element Rating 1200 Watts Overheating Cutout Yes Motor Rating 35 Watts Fan Capacity 10 CFM 180 Cu Meter Per Hr Exhaust Vent Location Top Of Unit Reversible Door Yes Racks 3 Slide Out 2 Foldable Color White Warranty 1 ...

Page 9: ...ce section of the Use and Care Guide or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the unit 2 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 3 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the unit is used in other than normal single family household u...

Page 10: ...1 6 NOTES ...

Page 11: ...e DryAire Drying Cabinet in its mounting location 2 Using the special hex wrench provided adjust the leveling legs so that the cabinet is level front to back and side to side 3 Install the plastic plugs provided with the unit and place them into the leveling leg holes 4 Secure the top of the cabinet to the wall with the hardware provided Special Hex Wrench Air Intake Mounting Holes ...

Page 12: ...m the door hinge 4 Carefully open the cabinet door and re move the door 5 Turn the door 180 so that the door handle is on the opposite side 6 Use the screwdriver and install the upper pivot pin into the pivot hole and align the bottom of the door with the lower pivot hole 7 Install the lower pivot pin into the pivot hole 8 Close the cabinet door and install the plastic plugs into the hinge holes U...

Page 13: ... This space allows air to flow around the clothing during drying The spaces should not be blocked otherwise it could have a negative effect on the drying efficiency When hanging clothing to dry keep the longer articles such as pants and dresses toward the dryer walls of the cabinet and shorter articles suchasshirtsandsweaters towardthemiddle This will allow the best airflow around the clothing for...

Page 14: ... controls the temperature of the air circulating inside the cabinet The con trol ranges are from air only the 0 position to normal drying to fast drying Timer Control allows timed drying for up to 4 hours Push To Start PTS Switch starts the drying cycle Door Switch allows the unit to operate with the door closed The unit will not operate with the door open Door Switch ...

Page 15: ...ponents that are serviced in this section of the Job Aid are shown below Temperature Sensor Blower Assembly Heater Thermostat Timer Push To Start Switch Relay Door Switch Terminal Block Component Panel Inside Of Component Panel High Limit Thermostat ...

Page 16: ...ectrical shock WARNING NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Open the cabinet door 4 Pull the component panel out of the cabi net and set it on a work surface Pull Out Component Panel Component Panel Screw 3 Remove the mounting screw from the bottom of the component panel REMOVING THE COMPONENT PANEL 4 2 ...

Page 17: ... before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING REMOVING THE HIGH LIMIT THERMOSTAT AND THE HEATER NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Remove the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 To remove the high limit thermostat a Disconnect the wires going to the heater an...

Page 18: ...tat Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Remove the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 Remove the two mounting screws and lockwasher from the shield and remove the shield fro...

Page 19: ...eld from the component panel see the photo in step 3 on the previ ous page Thermostat Knob Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Remove the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 ...

Page 20: ...poftherelaycaseand rotate the lower rear up to unclip the relay from the front panel Push Down On Front Of Relay Case Rotate Bottom Of Relay Case Up 5 One at a time loosen a wire setscrew and pull the wire s out of the relay connector Connect the end of the wire s to the terminal with the same letter number callout on the replacement relay This will help you rewire the new relay properly Shield Sc...

Page 21: ...move the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 Remove the two mounting screws and lockwasher from the shield and remove the shield from the component panel Door Switch PTS Switch Locking Arms 4 To remove the push to start PTS switch or the door switch a Disconnect the wires from the termi nals b Press in on the locking arms and push the switch out of the front panel cutout REMOVING THE ...

Page 22: ...to do so can result in death or electrical shock WARNING NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Remove the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 Remove the two mounting screws and lockwasher from the shield and remove the shield from the component panel REMOVING THE COMPONENT PANEL MOUNTED TERMINAL BLOCK Electrical Shock Hazard Connect ground wir...

Page 23: ...wer cord strain re lief clamp screws c Loosen the 3 wire screws in the cabi net mounted terminal block pull the black white and green yellow power cord wires out of the terminals and re move the cord from the cabinet NOTE Make sure that you reconnect the cor rect wires to the terminal block screws as shown in the photo 4 To remove the cabinet mounted termi nal block a Perform step 3c b Remove the ...

Page 24: ...ock WARNING NOTE Sharp edges may be present 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Remove the component panel see page 4 2 for the procedure 3 With the cabinet door closed remove the two screws from the top pivot bracket and remove the bracket 4 Carefully open the cabinet door lift the bottom pivot pin out of the bracket and remove the door Top Pivot Bracket Screws Cabinet Door ...

Page 25: ...vic ing the heater 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Disconnect the wires from the two bottom terminals of the heater 3 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale 4 Touch the ohmmeter leads to the two bottomheaterterminals Themetershould indicate between 20 and 40 Ω HEATER Terminals 5 1 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before ope...

Page 26: ...rating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 5 2 Fan Motor Terminals Refer to page 4 5 for the procedure for servic ing the thermostat 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi net 2 Disconnect the wire from one of the ther mostat terminals 3 Turn the thermostat to 0 off 4 Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale 5 Touch the ohmmeter leads to the thermo stat terminals The meter shoul...

Page 27: ...e circuit 6 Touch the ohmmeter leads to the B and b0 b1 terminals The meter should indi cate an open infinite circuit 7 Turn the timer to the 1 On position 8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 The meter should indicateaclosedcircuit 0Ω in both steps 5 3 DOOR PUSH TO START PTS SWITCHES Refer to page 4 7 for the procedure for servic ing the door and push to start switches 1 Disconnect the power to the drying cabi...

Page 28: ... NOTES 5 4 ...

Page 29: ...ent High Limit Thermostat Thermostat 600W 600W 24 kΩ Timer Motor Fan Motor Relay Coil R1 Push To Start Switch Door Switch L1 6 N Timer Relay 9 11 8 7 3 3 10 12 A B b1 b0 a1 A1 A2 14 13 2T 4T 6T 1 3 5 a0 NOTE indicates wire number X ...

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