Frigidaire Designer Series Servicing Download

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All About

Servicing

Affinity & Gallery Series

5.8 Cu. Ft. Dryers

Gas & Electric

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Publication #5995536314

March 2009

Electrolux Major Appliances; North America

250 Bobby Jones Expwy

Augusta, GA 30907

Summary of Contents for Designer Series

Page 1: ...All About Servicing Affinity Gallery Series 5 8 Cu Ft Dryers Gas Electric Publication 5995536314 March 2009 Electrolux Major Appliances North America 250 Bobby Jones Expwy Augusta GA 30907 ...

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Page 3: ...EN or GREEN with YELLOW STRIPES Ground leads are not to be used as current carrying conductors It is EXTREMELY important that the service technician reestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service Failure to do so will create a hazard 7 Prior to returning the product to service ensure that All electrical connections are correct and secure All electrical leads are properly dressed and...

Page 4: ...ntinued Gallery Control Panel Layout 3 8 Operating Steps 3 8 Cycle Selection 3 8 Cycle Description 3 9 Drying Temperature 3 10 Dryness Level 3 10 Options 3 11 Dryer Features 3 11 Dryer Settings Chart 3 12 Reading Error Codes Gallery Models 3 13 Function Test Sequence 3 14 Error Code Chart 3 15 Electrical Operation Electric Dryers Models 3 16 Electronic Control Board Circuits 3 16 Drive Motor Circu...

Page 5: ...diately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Read all of the following instructions before installing and using this appliance Destroy the carton and plastic bags after the dryer is unpacked Children might use them for play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads or plastic sheets can becom...

Page 6: ...18 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint buildup in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked damaged or missing Fire hazard overheating and damage to fabrics can occur If your dryer has a drying rack always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack Keep area around exhaust o...

Page 7: ...istor 50 000 Ohms 5 77 F 50 000 Ohms 5 77 F Burner Assembly Ignitor 50 400 Ohms Secondary Coil 1200 Ohms Booster Coil 1320 Ohms Drum Temperatures Max opening on 3rd cycle Maximum 120 160 120 180 Medium 110 140 105 145 Low 95 130 95 130 Drum Size 5 8 Cu Ft 5 8 Cu Ft Serial Number Breakdown 4 D 8 2 8 1 2 3 4 5 Incremented unit number Production Week Last Digit of Production Year Product Identificati...

Page 8: ...or Clean Lint Filter Indicator Quick Clean Lint Screen Dimensions Width 27 Height 36 Depth 28 1 2 Approx Shipping Weight Lbs 118 Affinity Series Dryer Model Features 5 8 Cu Ft Super Capacity Drum 7 Auto Dry Cycles 4 Dryness Level Selections 90 Minute Timed Dry Auto Shrink Guard Option Control Lock Cycle Status Lights Electronic Controls Estimated Time Remaining Display Precision Dry Moisture Senso...

Page 9: ...se Short Unrestricted Vents The venting system in the dryer is designed to operate under some back pressure This back pressure is needed to slow the airflow and allow the air to be heated before it passes through the clothes With short direct vent runs such as you have when the dryer is installed against an outside wall use a 2 1 2 vent cap rather than a 4 vent cap Airflow problems Airflow problem...

Page 10: ...rts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF M...

Page 11: ...ct your dealer or builder The installer must show the customer the location of the power plug so that they know where and how to disconnect power to the dryer The customer should not install repair or replace any part of the dryer unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it A qualified service technician should perform all other service WARNING Destroy carton plastic bags and...

Page 12: ...LP resistant thread tape for natural gas or LP supply gas dryer Carpenter s level External vent hood 4 inch 10 2 cm rigid metal or semi rigid metal exhaust duct work 3 wire or 4 wire 240 volt cord kit electric dryer 4 in 10 2 cm clamp Gas line shutoff valve gas dryer NPT union flare adapters x2 and flexible gas supply line gas dryer Metal foil tape not duct tape The electrical service to the Dryer...

Page 13: ...ading dryer adds approximately 3 75 in 9 5 cm to installation depth Downward venting of exhaust on pedestal mounted dryer adds approximately 3 25 in 8 2 cm to installation depth floor line floor line dryer mounted on optional pedestal 71 5 182cm 39 99cm 37 94cm gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit 50 8 129cm to clear open door 29 75 75 5cm to front of closed door centerline height for rear vent ele...

Page 14: ...or rear right left vent 13 5 27 25 to front of cabinet 27 75 to clear knobs 28 5 to clear door handle 5 875 To base exhaust 5 0 4 375 To side exhausts To rear base exhausts 2 25 2 375 Gas supply pipe on rear of unit Electrical supply on rear of unit 123 19cm 72 39cm 12 7cm 11 12cm 14 93cm 69 22cm 70 49cm 72 39cm 5 72cm 6 03cm 68 58cm 34 29cm 36 91 44cm Dryer Installation Dimensions Free Standing U...

Page 15: ... opening and in the surrounding area See Figure 2 2 2 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2cm Rigid Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE Preferred 4 10 2cm louvered 2 5 6 35cm 0 60 ft 18 3 m 48 ft 14 6 m 1 52 ft 15 9 m 40 ft 12 2 m 2 44 ft 13 5 m 32 ft 9 8 m 3 32 ft 9 8 m 24 ft 7 3 m 4 28 ft 9 5 m 16 ft 4 9 m MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4 10 2cm Semi Rigid Metal Duct VENT HOOD TYPE Preferred 4...

Page 16: ...nd cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with normal usage The more the dryer is used the more often the exhaust system and vent hood should be checked for proper operation Correct Incorrect Figure 2 4 Exhaust Direction Directional exhausting can be accomplished by install ing a quick turn 90 dryer vent elbow directly to exhaust outlet of dryer Dryer vent elbows are available through your local par...

Page 17: ...1cm 3 7 6cm 60 sq in 387 1cm 3 7 6cm Closet Door Figure 2 6 0 0cm 0 0cm 1 2 54cm 0 0cm MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Inches cm SIDES REAR TOP FRONT Alcove 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm n a Under Counter 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm n a Closet 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 0 0 cm 1 2 54 cm For other than straight back venting a quick turn 90 dryer vent elbow vented right or down in free standing dryer or right on pedestal mounte...

Page 18: ...TEM See Figure 2 8 Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabili ties the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered generators solar powered generators wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local utility company is not recommended GFI Ground Fault Interrupter receptacle is not required NOTE Outlet Receptacle NEMA 10 30R or NEMA 14 30R receptacle to be locat...

Page 19: ...2 Since your dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor 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 DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance Gas Dryer 1 The dryer is equipped with a three pro...

Page 20: ...en both screws securely 7 Follow manufacturer s guidelines for firmly securing the strain relief and power cord 8 Reinstall the terminal block cover ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not make a sharp bend or crimp wiring conductor at connections WARNING If moving dryer from a 4 wire system and installing it in a 3 wire system move the internal ground from the center terminal back to the GREEN screw next ...

Page 21: ... Attach the RED and BLACK power cord conductors to the outer BRASS colored terminals on the terminal block Tighten both screws securely 9 Follow manufacturer s guidelines for firmly securing the strain relief and power cord 10 Reinstall the terminal block cover Neutral White wire Move internal ground Black wire to neutral Silver terminal for 4 wire system Neutral terminal Black or Red power wire B...

Page 22: ... the 3 8 inch 0 96 cm pipe located on the back of the dryer Use a 1 2 inch to 3 8 inch 1 27 cm to 0 96 cm reducer for the connection Apply an approved thread sealer that is resistant to the corrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipe connections See Figure 2 13 3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow gas to flow through the pipe Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the g...

Page 23: ...sting solidly on all four legs Rock alternating corners to check for stability Remove and discard door tape See Figure 2 16 3 Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet 4 Turn on power at the circuit breaker fuse box Figure 2 15 Figure 2 16 4 Clamp Be sure power is off at a circuit breaker fuse box before plugging power cord into an outlet IMPORTANT On gas dryers before the burner will light it is...

Page 24: ... 18 4 Gently place dryer door face down on flat covered work surface 5 Locate the 5 indented head screws no 1 5 in the small circular recesses at 11 1 4 6 and 8 o clock positions of the inner door Remove and save these 5 screws See Figure 2 19 6 Locate the 2 pan head screws no 6 7 on the inner door nearest the metal strike and center of hinge 9 and 3 o clock positions Remove and save these 2 screw...

Page 25: ...ead hinge screws Remove and save the 2 screws and separate the hinge from inner door assembly See Figure 2 22 Figure 2 20 Figure 2 21 Round Plug Round Plug Square Plug Figure 2 22 Hinge Screws 4 From the back side of the inner door pinch the retaining tabs of the plastic square plug to release it Save square plug for reinstallation See Figure 2 23 5 Carefully remove the 2 round plugs from the inne...

Page 26: ...ot the inner door down onto the outer door See Figure 2 27 Figure 2 26 Figure 2 27 3 Replace indented head screws no 1 5 removed earlier Take care not to strip out the plastic holes See Figure 2 28 4 Replace pan head screws no 6 7 removed earlier Take care not to strip out the plastic holes See Figure 2 28 5 Locate new metal strike supplied with dryer manuals Grip new strike with pliers as shown b...

Page 27: ... of the inner door at a 90 degree angle on the shoulders of the hinge cutout gate Pivot the inner door down onto the outer door See Figure 2 31 Figure 2 30 Figure 2 31 T Slot In Front Panel T Post On Door Hinge 3 Close the door and test operation of hinge strike and latch See Figure 2 32 Figure 2 32 Correctly installed hinge screws will press hinge flush to front panel Any gap between hinge and fr...

Page 28: ...ame with the initial purchase of this dryer If you desire another stacking kit you may order one LP Conversion Kit P N PCK4200 Gas dryers intended for use in a location supplied with LP must use a conversion kit prior to installation Mobile Home Installation Kit P N 137067200 Installations in mobile homes require use of Mobile Home Installation Kit Drying Rack P N 137067300 Depending on the model ...

Page 29: ...t 2 Attach the front brackets and spacer plates to the pedestal with 4 10 screws 2 per bracket 3 Tilting the dryer back slightly to engage the slots in the rear of the dryer with the tabs of the rear brackets on the pedestal 4 Using two or more people carefully lift the dryer onto the pedestal tilting the washer back slightly to align the holes in the rear of the dryer with the slots of the rear b...

Page 30: ...or and tightening the leveling leg lock nuts With dryer pedestal assembly in its final position place a level on top of dryer Adjust pedestal leveling legs so the dryer pedestal assembly is level front to rear and side to side and stable corner to corner Press down on alternate corners and sides and feel for the slightest movement Adjust the appropriate leg so the dryer pedestal assembly is SOLID ...

Page 31: ...steps 1 and 2 from above 2 Install the plugs from Step 1 into the holes left by removing the door in Step 2 3 Remove the two handle hole plugs from the door Retain the plugs for use later See Figure 2 39 4 Remove the two handle screws and remove the handle by pulling straight out from door 5 Install the plugs from Step 3 into the holes left by removing the handle screws in Step 4 6 Lay the door on...

Page 32: ...es and reinstall the four screws Note the installation orientation of the hinges See Figure 2 41 9 Remove the screws from the opposite side of the door and use them to reinstall the hinges 10 Install the door assembly on the left side of the door opening using the four screws removed in Step 1 Figure 2 41 Hinges ...

Page 33: ...return to factory settings press START PAUSE and SELECT at the same time and hold until signal sounds 5 Press Start Pause to begin the cycle To pause the cycle press START PAUSE To resume the cycle press START PAUSE again To stop or change the cycle press CANCEL 6 A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically during Extended Tumble when the Signal option is selected When the cycle e...

Page 34: ... bars to sense the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through heated air Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5 minutes then the outside of the display will light up in a circular track to indicate the drying time is automati cally being determined by the sensors When the load has reached the selected dryness level it ...

Page 35: ... rubber plastics or rubber like materials to freshen clothing pillows or blankets or to dust draperies Dryness Level To change the dryness level press the DRYNESS button until the desired selection is made Select Normal for most loads See Figure 3 4 Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over dried at the end of the cycle To increase drying time for similar loads in the future select More Dry Fo...

Page 36: ... and at the end of the cycle The signal has an adjustable volume level or can be turned off The load may be removed any time during Extended Tumble Dryer Features Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the dryer press OPTIONS and SELECT at the same time and hold for 10 seconds LOC will be displayed To remove the control lock press OPTIONS and SELECT again See Figure 3 6 St...

Page 37: ...w o T d e t a m i t s E r D y n i g e m i T s e t u n i m 0 3 s e t u n i m 0 2 s e t u n i m 0 4 s e t u n i m 0 5 s e t u n i m 5 4 s e t u n i m 0 6 0 9 o t 5 1 s e t u n i m m e T p s e r u t a r e m u m i x a M h g i H m u i d e M w o L t a e H o N f f u l F r i A l e v e L s s e n y r D y r D e r o M y r D l a m r o N y r D s s e L y r D p m a D s n o i t p O d r a u G k n i r h S e l b m u ...

Page 38: ...ests Rotate the cycle selector knob clockwise from the starting position 0 turns All LED s will flash 1 turn Drive motor runs heat source is on Drying LED is lit H and the control thermistor reading will toggle back and forth in the display 2 turns Drive motor runs heat source is off Cool Down LED is lit and AF Air Fluff is displayed 3 turns Drive motor runs heat source is off Drying and Cool Down...

Page 39: ...wer fan blade broken or loose dryer installed in closet with solid door or bad connection in moisture sensor bar circuit or dirty bars If dryer operates normally but code returns replace electronic control E5B Heater Fault no heating Temperature reading of control thermistor has not changed in a certain amount of time Position cycle selector to NORMAL temperature selector to HIGH HEAT and touch ST...

Page 40: ...To stop or change the cycle press PAUSE CANCEL twice 8 A signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodically during Press Saver when the Cycle Signal option is selected When the cycle ends remove items immediately and hang or fold 9 Clean the lint screen after every load Cycle Selection A suitable combination of drying temperature dryness level and options will automatically be displayed fo...

Page 41: ...cycles should be chosen for certain items and materials to be dried See Figure 3 2 Towels Select this Auto Dry cycle for towel loads Normal Select this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items Perm Press Select this Auto Dry cycle for cottons and blends with a no iron finish Delicate Select this Auto Dry cycle for knits and delicate items Quick Select this cycle to quickly dry a small load made up of just ...

Page 42: ...rubber plastics or rubber like materials to freshen clothing pillows or blankets or to dust draperies Dryness Level To change the dryness level press the DRYNESS button until the desired selection is made Select Normal for most loads See Figure 3 4 Occasionally a load may seem too damp or over dried at the end of the cycle To increase drying time for similar loads in the future select More Dry For...

Page 43: ...heard periodically The load may be removed any time during Press Saver Dryer Features Control Lock To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop the dryer press OPTIONS and SELECT at the same time until the Control Lock indicator is lit To remove the control lock press OPTIONS and SELECT again See Figure 3 6 Start Pause Press START PAUSE to start pause or restart a cycle PAU will be displayed...

Page 44: ... u i d e M m u i d e M w o L t a e H o N l e v e L s s e n y r D y r D e r o M y r D l a m r o N y r D s s e L y r D p m a D s n o i t p O d r a u G k n i r h S r e v a S s s e r P l a n g i S e l c y C y r o t c a F t o N e l b a l i a v A l a m r o n n o d e s a b s i n o i t a r u d e l c y c d e t a m i t s E s g n i t t e s y r o t c a f d n a l e v e l s s e n y r d d e d n e m m o c e r s g...

Page 45: ... Take separate counts of each indicator light then repeat to confirm in order to be accurate in identifying the proper error code The code is obtained by counting the number of times the lights flash Example E24 The four indicator lights would flash twice indicating the 2 and the START indicator light will flash four times indicating the 4 The four indicator lights and the START indicator light st...

Page 46: ...Opening the door press in on door switch plunger and placing a finger on the both moisture sense bars at the same time will make the Damp LED come on 4 turns Drive motor runs heat source is off Key test a When the TEMP button is pressed all the Temp LED s should light If the Temp selector is the rotary knob and the knob is rotated there should be a key beep with each setting b When the DRYNESS but...

Page 47: ...h as no heat restricted vent blower fan blade broken or loose dryer installed in closet with solid door or bad connection in moisture sensor bar circuit or dirty bars If dryer operates normally but code returns replace electronic control E5B Heater Fault no heating Temperature reading of control thermistor has not changed in a certain amount of time Position cycle selector to NORMAL temperature se...

Page 48: ...g are connected in parallel When the contacts of relay RL1 are closed with the dryer door closed line 1 and neutral voltage are applied across both the start and run windings of the drive motor With power applied to both the start and run windings the motor starts to turn When the speed of the motor reaches about 80 of its normal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switch remove power from t...

Page 49: ...cuit by opening and closing the contracts of relay RL2 Drive Motor Circuit When power is connected to the dryer line 1 is applied to the COM terminal of the door switch When the door is closed the COM terminal is connected to terminal NO of the door switch From terminal NO power is applied to terminal J4 2 of the control board to the motor relay RL1 on the control board When the control board clos...

Page 50: ...the holding coil does not have enough magnetic force to open the solenoid by itself At the same time current flows through sensor contacts providing power to the booster coil and the igniter When current flows through both the holding and booster coils the first chamber opens The contacts of the sensor are in parallel with the secondary coil As long as the contacts of the sensor remain closed curr...

Page 51: ...r Electric Dryers Only High Limit Thermostat Cycle Time Trip Run the following test at room temperature Set the Time Dry cycle for 30 minutes and the heat selection at maximum setting Place a 100 exhaust block on the exhaust pipe The dryer door should be open for this test and the door switch held closed by tape or similar means The thermostat must open heater off between 35 to 120 seconds Reset W...

Page 52: ...or similar means The thermostat must open heater off between 25 to 110 seconds Reset When the exhaust block is removed and the door closed keep tape over door switch the thermostat must reset heat on within 120 seconds Thermal Limiter Trip Time Run the following test at room temperature Set the Time Dry cycle for 30 minutes and the heat selection at maximum setting Place a 100 exhaust block on the...

Page 53: ... Satisfied Heater Off 95 to 130 Each opening temperature should be equal to or higher than the opening temperature for the next lower temperature setting Troubleshooting Flowcharts The following pages are flowcharts for diagnosing and troubleshooting gas and electric dryers Electric dryer completely inoperative 3 22 Gas dryer completely inoperative 3 23 Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs bu...

Page 54: ...oltage drop between the orange wire on the thermal limiter and neutral 120VAC Defective thermal limiter 0 120VAC Is an error code displayed Refer to error code chart Yes Measure the voltage drop between pins 1 2 of J 4 120VAC Defective control board Defective door switch 0 No Measure the voltage drop between pins 1 2 of the eight pin plug of the wire harness to the control board Broken wire betwee...

Page 55: ...re between dryer terminal block and thermal limiter Yes Measure the voltage drop between pins 1 2 of the eight pin plug of the wire harness to the control board 0 120VAC Defective control board Is an error code display No Refer to error code chart Yes Measure the voltage drop between pins 1 2 of J 4 120VAC Defective control board Defective door switch 0 Check the resistance of the control thermist...

Page 56: ...al drying times Possible E 4A 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 Refer to dryer not heating properly flow chart Is the dryer heating properly Review proper programming of the control with the customer Yes Is the dryer level so the clothes touch the sensor ...

Page 57: ...age drop between L1 and L2 at the terminal block Below 215 VAC Have customer check house wiring Measure the voltage drop between two terminals of the heating element Not the same as between L1 L2 Above 215 VAC Check for poor connections in the dryer heating circuit The same as between L1 L2 Check the resistance of the control thermistor at room temperature 50 000 Ohms 10 Defective electronic contr...

Page 58: ... control Defective thermistor More or less than 53000 Ohms 10 Program the dryer for aNormal Cycle with Low Temp and touch Start Listen to hear if the burner cycle Yes Clean the orifice and check the valve Burner does not cycle Burner cycle Dryer overheats Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating Possible E 8C Note Always check wiring to the components Is the vent restricted Clear vent system Yes...

Page 59: ...ltage drop be tween the two terminals of the high limit thermostat 0 Defective high limit thermostat Remove power from the dryer and disconnect the black wire from RL 2 Restart the dryer and measure the voltage drop between red wire on RL 2 and neutral 0 120 VAC Open wire from terminal block 0 120 VAC Defective motor Defective heating element 240 VAC 0 240 VAC Remove power from the dryer reconnect...

Page 60: ...te Always check wiring to the components Igniter does not glow Defective sensor Igniter glows full brilliance then dims Defective gas valve or gas supply Program the dryer for aNormal Cycle with High Temp and touch Start Measure the voltage drop between the two terminals of RL 2 Defective electronic control board 120 VAC 0 120 VAC Remove power unplug the igniter and measure the resistance of the i...

Page 61: ...le Check that the dryer is level or slightly tip forward Using the on function test do the 3 O clock test Refer to pages 8 Tested good Tighten the con nections or replace the wire Replace the electronic control Checks good Check the connections at the bars and the wiring between the control and the bars Are the sensor bars clean No Yes Clean bars Failed test Checks bad ...

Page 62: ...the components Selector LEDs do not light Defective interface board Do any of the LEDs light Check the wiring harness between the control board and the interface board No Repair or replace harness Yes Defective harness Good harness Replace the interface board If this does not correct the problem replace the control board ...

Page 63: ...Dryer unit from its installation use proper lifting techniques as units are heavy and could fall resulting in serious injury or death Pulling a unit from its installation should only be performed by a trained authorized service technician or installer After service is completed be sure all safety grounding circuits are complete all electrical connections are secure and all access panels are in pla...

Page 64: ...inge upward approximately 3 8 10 mm so T post on back of hinge can slide out through T slot on front panel See Figure 4 2 4 Gently place dryer door face down on flat covered work surface 5 Locate the 5 indented head screws no 1 5 in the small circular recesses at 11 1 4 6 and 8 o clock positions of the inner door Remove and save these 5 screws See Figure 4 3 6 Locate the 2 pan head screws no 6 7 o...

Page 65: ...ry Models The door handle is secured with two screws that pass through the dryer door and fasten into the door handle To remove the door handle 1 Open dryer door 2 Extract the two handle screws with a 2 square bit and remove the handle by pulling straight out from door See Figure 4 6 Door Assembly Removal Gallery Models The door assembly is secured to the front panel by screws that pass through tw...

Page 66: ...er panel See Figure 4 8 6 The outer door glass is removed by pushing back the retaining clips and lifting the outer door glass off the adapter ring Door Gasket Removal All Models The door gasket is secured to the inner door panel by expandable tabs pushed through slots in the liner See Figure 4 9 If the seal is to be replaced open the door and pull the seal from the liner If the seal is to be reus...

Page 67: ...ounting bracket also has a tab that locates into a slot in the cabinet frame face The bottom of the console panel has tabs that locate in slots cut in the top of the front inner panel To remove the console panel 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the top panel 2 Disconnect the electrical leads of console panel from the wire harness at the three Molex connectors Remove groundi...

Page 68: ...ol Board Housing Removal Affinity Models 1 To remove an Affinity series control board follow steps 1 3 above then lift the control housing off of the console 2 Release the two locking tabs and roll cover off of the control 3 With the control board removed the interface board will lift out See Figure 4 17 4 Using a pair of needle nose pliers squeeze the shaft of the selector knob and pull it out th...

Page 69: ...lamp by pressing in on the retaining clip and pushing the light socket into the housing 6 The lamp may now be removed from the fixture by turning counterclockwise Door Switch Removal All Models The door switch is secured behind the front door panel with two retaining clips To remove the control board housing 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply and remove the top panel and console panel 2...

Page 70: ...duct is secured with two screws that pass through the inner front panel and fasten into the front air duct To remove the front air duct 1 Remove the front panel 2 From the front of the front panel use a 2 square bit screwdriver and extract the two screws securing the front air duct to the inside of the front panel See Figure 4 21 Outlet Exhaust Thermistor Removal All Models The outlet thermistor i...

Page 71: ...rd gas 4 Using a 2 square bit screwdriver extract the 17 screws Labeled A in Figure 4 24 securing the rear panel to the rear of the unit Remove the rear panel from unit Moisture Sensing Bar Removal All Models The moisture sensing bar is mounted to the lower back wall of the drying compartment and secured with a screw The electrical connections are accessible only with the rear panel removed To rem...

Page 72: ...cket to the inner front and inner rear panels See Figure 4 27 3 Lift upwards to release tabs then pull out of unit Front Inner Panel and Drum Removal All Models The front inner panel which is secured to the unit frame with four screws and two retaining tabs at the top must be removed to replace or remove a belt 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply then remove top panel rear panel console ...

Page 73: ... assembly from inner panel 4 Use a small flat bladed screwdriver and remove the triangular retainer from the roller shaft Pull the roller from the roller shaft Exhaust Thermal Limiter Removal All Models The exhaust thermal limiter is mounted with screws to the right side of the exhaust tube and is accessible from the rear of the machine To remove the exhaust thermal limiter 1 Disconnect the dryer ...

Page 74: ...ews that pass through the drum and fasten into the vanes To remove the drum vanes 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply then remove the top panel 2 Rotate the drum to access the screws on the exterior of the drum While supporting the drum vane use a 2 square bit screwdriver and extract the screws securing drum vanes to interior of the drum See Figure 4 31 Rear Heat Duct Removal All Models ...

Page 75: ... and away from the motor mounting bracket until free of retaining tab Remove motor clip from motor assembly See Figure 4 36 6 Using a 2 square bit screwdriver extract the two screws securing motor assembly to unit base See Figure 4 33 7 Disconnect blower outlet thermistor from wire harness Then using a 2 square bit screwdriver extract the two screws securing blower assembly to the unit base See Fi...

Page 76: ... restriction or faulty thermistor the heater element conditions will be controlled by an exhaust NTC Heater Assembly Removal All Electric Models The heater assembly is secured to a mounting bracket in the front and secured with two screws The rear of the heater slides into the heat duct and is secured with a screw to the right rear of the heater assembly 1 Remove the top panel rear panel console f...

Page 77: ...bly Breakdown The gas heater assembly consists of supply manifold pipe gas valves and coils ignitor burner and combustion tube with sensors Thermal Limiters Removal All Gas Models The thermal limiter and safety thermistor are mounted to the upper left hand side of the combustion tube assembly To remove the thermal limiter and safety thermistor 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply then rem...

Page 78: ...as Models The gas valve coils are secured by a bracket that has two screws fastened into the gas valve body Small plastic pins locate the coils for proper alignment To remove the gas valve coils 1 Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply then remove the top panel rear panel console front panel front inner panel and drum 2 Disconnect the two wire harness leads from the gas valve coil terminals 3...

Page 79: ... from the manifold mount located beneath the combustion tube See Figure 4 43 6 Extract the screw from the bent down tab at the entrance of the combustion tube See Figure 4 43 7 The gas valve and burner assembly with the manifold attached can now be pulled out of the combustion tube 8 Using a 2 square bit screwdriver extract the screws securing the burner assembly to the gas valve mounting bracket ...

Page 80: ...he right rear of the combustion tube To remove the combustion tube 1 Remove the top panel rear panel console front panel front inner panel and drum 2 Remove burner and gas valve assembly 3 Disconnect the safety and thermal limiters from wire harness 4 Using a 2 square bit screwdriver extract the two screws at the front of the combustion tube and the single screw at the right rear See Figure 4 46 5...

Page 81: ...ble condition 2 Follow fabric care label directions 3 If shrinking is a concern check load often 4 Remove items while slightly damp and hang or lay flat to complete drying 5 Block knits into shape 1 Reduce load size and tumble at medium or low heat for 5 10 minutes 2 Remove items immediately Hang or fold Problem Correction 1 Fabric softener sheet 1 Overloading 2 Over dying causes static electricit...

Page 82: ...bstruction 6 Use a dehumidifier near the dryer Problem Correction 1 Electrical power cord is not securely plugged in or plug may be loose 2 House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 3 Thermal limiter tripped 1 Dryer has been programmed to temporarily perform a repeating demo cycle 1 There are 2 house fuses in the dryer circuit If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown the drum may turn but the heater will no...

Page 83: ...ely assembled and with the door closed apply 120 VAC or more for one second to the terminal block terminals or service cord Connect one probe to all three terminals and the other probe to the backsheet There shall be no more than 5mA of current during the one second test interval During the 1 second test no drop in voltage below 120 VAC is permissible Motor Power Audit power required after 20 seco...

Page 84: ...al limiter should trip and shut off the heaters after 1 to 5 minutes of operation To enable this test the High Limit Thermostat must be bypassed and NTC2 should be removed from the heat duct Drum Temperatures The following tests should be run with an unrestricted exhaust The location of the thermal couple is to be the square in the lint grill which is 12 squares left from the right edge of the lin...

Page 85: ...equired for glow bar to light gas 50 sec max Ignition Power Power required for glow bar to light gas 550 850 W Minimum Operating Voltage Dryer and gas valve to function properly at 100 Volts Reduced Gas Pressure Reduce gas pressure to 1 0 inch in gage oil Stop and then restart dryer Allow gas ignition system to recycle and check to see that ignition is obtained Static Pressure Static pressure at t...

Page 86: ...ed exhaust The location of the thermal couple is to be the square in the lint grill which is 12 squares left from the right edge of the lint blade and 2 squares forward The tip should extend 1 25 into the air grill Set the dryer timer as needed for each test The recordable temperature is to be the maximum temperature following the heater off of the 3rd cycle No load is to be used for the following...

Page 87: ...Section 6 Wiring Diagrams 6 1 Affinity Series With Electric Heater ...

Page 88: ...Section 6 Wiring Diagrams 6 2 Affinity Series With Gas Heater ...

Page 89: ...Section 6 Wiring Diagrams 6 3 Gallery Series With Electric Heater ...

Page 90: ...Section 6 Wiring Diagrams 6 4 Gallery Series With Gas Heater ...

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