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SERVICE MANUAL

27 Dryers

Gas & Electric

Models

5995373155

September 2002

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Summary of Contents for 27" Dryers

Page 1: ...1 SERVICE MANUAL 27 Dryers Gas Electric Models 5995373155 September 2002 KLWH HVWLQJKRXVH 752 8 20 352 8 76 125 7 0 5 ...

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: ... 14 Operating steps 14 Temperature selection 14 Air Fluff no heat 14 Cycle selection 14 15 Auto Regular Whites Cycle 14 Auto Delicate Cycle 15 Timed Dry Regular Cycle 15 Auto Perm Press Colors Cycle 15 Energy saving tips 15 SECTION B OWNERS GUIDE 16 24 Safety information 16 17 What to do if you smell gas 16 Product registration 16 Important safety instructions 16 Prevent fire 16 Protect children 1...

Page 4: ...Canadian electric dryers 33 Installation 34 Gas connection 34 Replacement parts 34 SECTION D HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK 35 49 The basic components 35 36 Drum 35 Heat source 35 Electric 35 Gas 35 Drive motor and blower 35 Control thermostat 36 Timer 36 Airflow 36 Airflow electric dryers 36 Airflow gas dryers 37 Airflow problems 38 Restrictions 38 Air leaks 38 Short unrestricted vents 38 Electrical ope...

Page 5: ...not in timed dry 54 Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry 54 Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry 55 Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer does not pause in auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer 55 Electric...

Page 6: ...drum light socket 71 Replacing the felt seal 71 Replacing the foam seal 71 Removing the rear vent 71 Releasing the dryer belt 72 Removing the vane from the drum 72 Removing the drum 72 Removing the belt 72 Removing the hitch ball from the drum 73 Removing the teflon glides 73 Removing the drum heat shield Electric dryers 73 Removing the hitch 73 Removing the high limit thermostat 74 Removing the t...

Page 7: ...al number breakdown 3 Tech sheet location Front console models on the righthand bodyside behind the front panel and inside rear access pane Rear console models on main top inside console X D 2 1 7 0 4 5 2 1 Incremented unit number Production week Last digit of production year Product identification Manufacturing Facility ...

Page 8: ... Width 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 36 43 3 8 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 36 43 3 8 26 7 8 27 3 Way Power Paint Enamel 235 Electric dryers can be ven...

Page 9: ...Timer Motor Timer Dropping Resistor located in the harness Heating Element Bias Heater on Thermostat Burner Assembly Ignitor Secondary Coil Booster Coil Electric Models 4 5 Ohms 3 8 Ohms 2280 2300 Ohms 4 400 Ohms 12 8 Ohms 28 000 Ohms Gas Models 4 5 Ohms 3 8 Ohms 2280 2300 Ohms 7 000 Ohms 50 400 Ohms 1200 Ohms 1320 Ohms 10 77 F ...

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Page 11: ...11 SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELECTRIC MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS ...

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Page 13: ...13 SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS ...

Page 14: ...chime is turned on 9 Remove items immediately and hang or fold 10 Clean lint screen after every load Temperature Selection Always follow directions on fabric care labels To avoid fire hazard do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down foam rubber plastics or similarly textured rubber like materials Use Air Fluff No Heat setting only TheREGULAR HIGHHEAT PERMPRESS MEDIUM HEAT and KNITS ...

Page 15: ...items Drying time is determined automatically at the temperature selection of your choice Medium heat is suggested for permanent press items Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY For items requiring more drying time set cycle selector on MORE For items requiring less drying time set cycle selector on LESS A signal will sound toward the end of the cool down period when the End of Cycle chime i...

Page 16: ...ial Number _________________ Date of Purchase ______________ Register Your Product The self addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely signed and returned Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this dryer To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons when using this dryer comply with the basic warnings listed below Failure to com...

Page 17: ...se and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance 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 the dryer is unpacked Children mig...

Page 18: ...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 Instructions card for operating your specific ...

Page 19: ...hing inside To restart dryer close the door then push the Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START knobclockwisetoON holdfor1 2secondsand release The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFF position 7 Whenthecycleends removeitemsimmediately and hang or fold If load is removed before the cycle ends turn cycle selector to OFF Features Cycle Signal Control some models When the Cy...

Page 20: ...m normal wear Overdrying Overloading Leaving items 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 a...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ... THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY Note Some states 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 pe...

Page 25: ...gency 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 latest edition of the National Electrical Cod...

Page 26: ... Materials Required for Installation 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 10 1 2 inch open end wrench ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRIC Dryer CIRCUIT Individual 30 amp branch circuit fused with 30 amp minimum ...

Page 27: ...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 following method must be used to determine if the e...

Page 28: ... be isolated from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 45 kPa LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER 1 In an 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...

Page 29: ...yerisexhaustedthroughthefloorandareabeneath the mobile home is enclosed the exhaust system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the 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 faste...

Page 30: ...HOME USE only UNDER COUNTER STACK MODELS ROUGH IN DIMENSIONS 3 3 4 9 5 cm REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW 47 1 2 120 7 cm OPTIONAL VENT KNOCKOUT 4 3 8 11 1 cm 27 68 6 cm DOOR OPEN 90 UNDER COUNTER 34 5 8 87 9 cm ELECTRIC CONNECTION 36 91 5 cm 26 7 8 68 3 cm 13 1 2 34 4 cm 2 9 16 6 5 cm 3 8 0 96 cm DIA GAS PIPE 1 2 54 cm 3 1 4 9 5 cm ...

Page 31: ...ur hinge hole plugs from the left side of the door opening Place nearby for future installation NOTE You may need a plastic knife to help pull out the plugs Be careful not to scratch the paint 2 Remove the four screws that secure the door hinges to the dryer front panel NOTE Remove one screw from each of the two hinges first Hold the door firmly before removing the last two screws 3 Rotate the doo...

Page 32: ...and a grounding plug the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances If in doubt call a licensed electrician ALL GAS Dryers This dryer is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ALL ELECTRIC Dryers The following are specific requireme...

Page 33: ...elief nut securely so that the strain relief does not turn 9 Reinstall the terminal block cover ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR 4 WIRE SYSTEM Non Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer 1 Remove the screws securing the terminal block access cover and the strain relief mounting bracket located on the back of the dryer upper corner 2 Install a U L approved strain relief in the entry hole of the mounting bracket Finger t...

Page 34: ... the power is off at circuit breaker fuse box before plugging the power cord into the outlet 5 Turn on the power at the circuit breaker fuse box Before operating the dryer make sure the dryer area is clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors Also see that nothing such as boxes clothing etc obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air 6 Run the dryer thro...

Page 35: ...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 36: ... In any cycle other than Air Fluff the heating element heats the air as it passes through Control thermostat Timer 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 37: ...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 38: ...e front duct and the blower housing re places some of the air being drawn through the drum and lowers the efficiency of the dryer Note An air leak that occurs around the 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 tha...

Page 39: ...tor shaft to pull the air through the clothes and force it out the exhaust vent The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one end of the timer motor winding The other end of the timer motor winding is connected to one end of the heater through a 4400 Ohm dropping resistor that allows the 120 volt timer motor to operate in a 240 volt circuit without burning up Th...

Page 40: ...is connected to line 2 through the contacts of the second centrifugal switch in the drive motor This switch prevents power from being applied to the element if the motor is not running The Cycle Signal Circuit The end of cycle signal circuit is made up of a signal switch and the cycle signal buzzer The signal switch and the cycle signal are connected in series with one another and in parallel with...

Page 41: ...ance satisfies the electronic moisture control the electronic moisture control removes the resistance between ter minals P4 and P5 increasing the current flow through the timer motor causing the motor to advance Auto Dry Regular Cycle When the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1 is connected to terminal B of the timer and one side of the drum light When the timer is set to the Auto Dry c...

Page 42: ...ric selector switch is set to either High Medium or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the contacts of the control thermostat When the fabric switch is set to either Medium or Low power is applied to a small heater in the control thermostat and the control thermostat is then cycled by a combination of heat from the thermo stat heater and heat in the drum When the fabric ...

Page 43: ...rifugal switch The other end of the run wind ing is also connected internally to terminal M5 When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is con nected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated with the dryer door closed line 1 to neutral voltage is applied a...

Page 44: ...terrupt ing power to the run winding The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer A pulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses a belt to drive the dryer drum The blower wheel is at tached to the other end of the motor shaft that pulls the air through the clothes and forces it out the exhaust vent The Timer Motor Circuit When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied to one end of th...

Page 45: ... to the burner which is then ignited by the heat of the igniter When the con tacts of the sensor open the parallel circuit formed by the igniter and the booster coil are in series with the secondary coil which lowers the current flow through the igniter and booster coil Since it takes less magnetic force to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it the secondary coil still remains open when the...

Page 46: ...rough the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch The other end of the run winding is also connected inter nally to terminal M5 When the motor is not turning the start winding and the run winding are connected in parallel Terminal M5 of the motor is connected to the start switch which is con nected to neutral through the door switch When the start switch is activated and the dryer door closed l...

Page 47: ...tch allows the dryer to be set to operate at High tempera ture Medium temperature Low temperature and Air Fluff In the Air Fluff setting the drum turns but the heater does not operate Whenever the fabric selector switch is set to either High Medium or Low contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the control thermostat When the fabric selector switch is set to either Medium or Low ...

Page 48: ...ndary coil opening the second chamber allowing gas to the burner and is ignited by the heat of the igniter When the contacts of the sensor are open the parallel circuit formed by the igniter and the booster coil are in series with the sec ondary coil which lowers the current flow through the igniter and booster coil Since it takes less magnetic force to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it...

Page 49: ...me as in the regular auto dry cycle Timed Dry Cycle When the timed dry cycle is selected a drying time up to 73 5 minutes may be set by turning the timer dial When the cycle is started the timer motor runs con tinuously for the time set At the end of the cycle the end of cycle signal sounds one or two times Drive Motor Heating and Cycle Signal Circuits The drive motor the heating and cycle signal ...

Page 50: ...ances in Auto dry but not in Timed dry 54 Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry 54 Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry 55 Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control timer does not pause in Auto dry with wet clothes in...

Page 51: ...household power supply or broken wire be tween dryer terminal block and terminal B of the timer Defective timer Electric dryer completely inoperative Note Always check wiring to the components 0 Measure the voltage drop between terminal X of the timer and neutral 120 VAC 0 120 VAC Measure the voltage drop between terminal M4 of the motor and neutral 120 VAC Defective door sw Defective start sw 0 M...

Page 52: ...ousehold power supply or broken wire be tween dryer terminal block and terminal B of the timer Defective timer Gas dryer completely inoperative Note Always check wiring to the components 0 Set the fabric selector sw to Air Fluff measure the voltage drop between terminal TD of the timer and neutral 120 VAC 0 120 VAC 120 VAC Defective door sw Defective start sw 0 Measure the voltage drop between the...

Page 53: ...r does not advance in Auto or Timed dry Note Always check wiring to the components 0 Open 4 4K Ohm resistor Timer advances in Timed Dry but not in auto dry 240 VAC Set the fabric selector switch to Regular Turn the timer dial to Auto measure the voltage drop between terminals TM and R of the timer Open wire between terminal R and the high limit thermostat Electric dryers without electronic moistur...

Page 54: ...een terminal X and terminal M5 of the motor Drive motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed Dry 120 VAC Turn the timer dial to 40 minutes of Timed Dry close the door measure the voltage drop between terminal X of the timer and neutral Defective timer Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed Ddry Note Always...

Page 55: ... components Infinity Continuity Defective electronic moisture sensor control Timer does not pause in Auto Dry with wet clothes in the dryer Disconnect the electrical plug from the electronic moisture sensor control place a wet cloth across the sensor bars and measure the resistance between the two red wires in the plug Open wire between the control and sensor bars Electric and Gas dryers with elec...

Page 56: ...the components Belt broken or off pulley Longer than normal drying times Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times 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 Replace the control thermostat ...

Page 57: ...tral 120 VAC 0 120 VAC Defective fabric selector sw With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Regular and the motor not running measure the voltage drop between terminal 5 of the fabric selector sw and neutral 0 120 VAC Defective control thermostat With the timer set to Timed Dry the fabric selector sw set to Air Fluff and the motor running measure the voltage drop between term...

Page 58: ...1 4 of the fabric selector sw Igniter does not glow 0 120 VAC Defective timer Measure the voltage drop between terminals 2 4 of the fabric selector sw 0 120 VAC Defective fabic selector sw Measure the voltage drop between terminals 4 5 of the fabric selector sw 0 120 VAC Defective control thermostat Remove power unplug the igniter and measure the resistance of the igniter Infinity 50 to 400 OHMS D...

Page 59: ...59 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 Replace the control thermostat ...

Page 60: ... 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 There are two styles of dryers those with the controls mounted on top in the rear top console and those with the control mounted in the front front console Removing the knobs 1 The shafts of the knobs are D shaped and pull straight off Raising the top 1 The top is he...

Page 61: ...e timer 4 Remove the two screws holding timer to the con sole panel Insert a flat object such as a putty knife between top and front panel to release the clip and lift up on the top Removing the rear panel from console Top consolemodels 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the four screws holding the panel to the console and the two screws holding the panel to the top ...

Page 62: ...o control mounting panel by two spring loaded ramping tabs and a locking tab 5 Using a small screwdriver lift the locking tab turn the switch about 1 8 of a turn counter clockwise and pull back on the switch Removing the timer Front console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the timer knob and raise the top panel 3 Mark and disconnect the wires from the timer 4 Remove th...

Page 63: ...in on the locking tab turn the switch one half turn and pull it out the rear Removing the turn to start or temperature switch Frontconsolemodels 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the knob from the switch lift the top disengage the front panel and lean it forward 3 Disconnect the wires from switch 4 The switch is held to control mounting panel by two spring loaded ramping tabs ...

Page 64: ...f turn and pull it out the rear Removing the end of cycle chime switch Front consolemodels 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Lift the top disengage the front panel and lean it forward 3 Disconnect the wires from the end of cycle chime sw 4 Squeeze the tabs on the side of the switch and push the switch out the front Removing the electronic moisture sensor control Top console models 1 ...

Page 65: ...cal supply 2 Remove the back panel from the console 3 With a small screwdriver release the two tabs in the center and the two tabs on each end that hold the front shield to the end caps and console mounting panel Removing the console Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the back panel and skirt from the console and disconnect the components from the console 3 T...

Page 66: ...wer screw holding the timer and roll the top of the panel forward to disengage bottom tabs of the panel Removing the buzzer Top console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the console s back panel and disconnect the wires from the buzzer 3 Turn the buzzer about 1 8 of a turn counter clockwise Removing the buzzer Front console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical ...

Page 67: ...anel Removing the door strike 1 Separate the panel squeeze the ends of the strike and push it through the inner panel Removing the door 1 Open the door and remove the four screws holding the door to the hinges Separating the door panel 1 Remove the door 2 Remove the two screws from the end and two screws from the bottom 3 Lift the inner panel off the outer panel Removing the door seal 1 The door s...

Page 68: ...rom the door switch With front console models lean the front panel forward 3 Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switch and push it out the front Removing the door catch 1 Disconnectthedryerfromelectricalsupply openthe door and raise the top panel 2 Push up and forward and down and forward on the rear of the catch moving the catch forward until the metal tabs hit the front panel 3 Release ...

Page 69: ...anel Front console models 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the console from the front panel 3 Remove the top mounting screw from the timer Removing the clips that hold the front of the top down 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and raise the top 2 Squeeze the clip and pull it forward and lift up Removing the front panel 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical suppl...

Page 70: ...t 3 Push in to release the tab at the end of the housing and push the housing into the drum 4 Release the five tabs three at top and two at the bottom 5 Slide the console panel up to disengage it from the control mounting panel Removing the sensor bars 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen 3 Remove the two screws holding the vent grill to th...

Page 71: ...ece seal that is glued to front panel rim that the drum rides on 4 To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue the replacement to the rim Replacing the foam seal 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove the front panel 3 The foam seal is glued to front panel duct and seals between the front panel duct and the blower 4 To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue the replacement ...

Page 72: ...from electrical supply 2 Raise the top and remove the front panel 3 Release the belt from the motor 4 From the front slightly raise the front of the drum and slide the belt off Releasing the dryer belt 1 Remove the access panel 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 Open the door ra...

Page 73: ...e the drum 2 Squeeze the tabs to release the glides Removing the drum heat shield Electric dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Remove the three screws holding the shield to the rear of the drum Removing the hitch 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Using a 5 16 nut driver remove the two screws holding the hitch to the rear pane...

Page 74: ...r of the cabinet 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 drum 2 Disconnect the two wires and remove the two screws holding thermostat to the heating element assembly Removing the thermal limiter Electric dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical ...

Page 75: ... blade 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the drum 2 Remove the control thermostat 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...

Page 76: ...ply and remove the front panel 2 Unplug the igniter remove the two screws holding the burner to the valve assembly bracket and slide the burner into the combustion chamber to release burnerfrom thevalve Removing the idler pulley 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the rear vent 2 Release the belt from the motor pulley and slide the idler pulley off Removing the idler pulley as...

Page 77: ...sconnect the wires from the coils remove the two screws holding the coil bracket to the valve base and lift the coils off Removing the ignitor Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the burner 2 Using a screwdriver release the spring clip holding the ignitor to the burner Removing the gas valve assembly Gas dryers 1 Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the dryer from...

Page 78: ...nect the dryer from electrical supply remove the sensor and gas valve assembly 2 Remove the two screws holding the combustion chamber to the base raise the end and pull the chamber out of the duct Removing the duct and heat shield Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply remove the drum 2 Remove four screws holding the heat shield to the rear panel 3 Lift the shield and duct out of...

Page 79: ... pipe Gas dryers 1 Remove the one screw holding vent to the rear panel and pull the vent pipe out the back Removing the gasket between the vent pipe and blower housing Gas dryers 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply 2 Remove front panel and slide the gasket completely on to the vent pipe 3 Remove the vent pipe out the rear of the dryer and remove the gasket from the vent pipe 4 When reins...

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