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DRYER MACHINE 

Service Manual 

       

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Models: 

MDV160-V02A2/F01-US1305 
MDV160-VG02A2/F01-US13 
MDV160-V022/F01-US1305 
MDV160-VG022/F01-US13 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 

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

 

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Page 1: ...R MACHINE Service Manual Models MDV160 V02A2 F01 US1305 MDV160 VG02A2 F01 US13 MDV160 V022 F01 US1305 MDV160 VG022 F01 US13 CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE ...

Page 2: ... Ducting requirements 14 3 3 Exhausting requirements 15 3 4 Gas requirements 16 3 5 Electric requirements 17 3 6 Grounding 18 3 7 Tools needed in installation 19 3 8 Installation steps 19 3 9 Door reversal 24 3 10 Change the dryer vent location 26 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING 29 4 1 Test mode 29 4 2 Error codes 30 4 3 Wiring diagram and terminals 31 4 4 Trouble shooting 33 5 HOW TO DISASSEMBLY THE UNIT 37 6...

Page 3: ...witch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately 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 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Fire Hazard Failure to follow safet...

Page 4: ...r explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the kit CAUTION THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMEN...

Page 5: ...8 100 4 9 48 2 240 464 37 98 6 8 46 4 230 446 36 96 8 7 44 6 220 428 35 95 6 42 8 210 410 34 93 2 5 41 200 392 33 91 4 4 39 2 190 374 32 89 6 3 37 4 180 356 31 87 8 2 35 6 170 338 30 86 1 33 8 160 320 29 84 2 zero 32 150 302 28 82 4 1 30 2 140 284 27 80 6 2 28 4 130 266 26 78 8 3 26 6 120 248 25 77 4 24 8 110 230 24 75 2 5 23 100 212 23 73 4 6 21 2 95 203 22 71 6 7 19 4 90 194 21 69 8 8 17 6 85 18...

Page 6: ...emicals such as mops and cleaning clothes Flammable substances may cause the fabric to catch fire by itself Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children Before the appliance is removed from service or discard...

Page 7: ... REQUIREMENTS section This appliance must be properly grounded Never plug the power cord into a receptacle that is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes Refer to installation instructions for grounding this appliance Ensure pockets are free from small irregularly shaped hard objects and foreign material i e coins knives pins etc These objects could damage your dry...

Page 8: ...washed these items may contain significant amounts of these oils Residual oil on clothing can ignite spontaneously The potential for spontaneous combustion increases when items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat Heat source such as your dryer can warm these items allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur Oxidation creates heat If this heat cannot escape the items ...

Page 9: ... the program You can t change any setting except add a garment 3 Dry Level Turn the knob to select the dry level Different dry level will result in different drying time For clothes to be ironed manually a lower dry level should be selected 4 Damp Dry Signal This function is useful when you want to take some garments out for ironing The unit will beep 6 times when the moisture in the clothes is go...

Page 10: ...dium to dry synthetic or washable knit fabrics No Heat Provides just the air cycle without any heat 7 WRINKLE CARE Press the WRINKLE CARE button to add the Wrinkle Care step into the operating program The Wrinkle Care indicator lit Press again to cancel selection Wrinkle Care provides approximately 90 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling The ...

Page 11: ...a America Company 11 2 2 Cycle guide with option settings Table in grey is an initial setting Y are all optional functions you can select For even better drying effect please select higher dryness level FOLLOW GARMENTS LABELS REQUIREMENTS ...

Page 12: ... to ensure adequate air for combustion and the proper dryer operation The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather The dryer area must be kept clear of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids A dryer produces combustible lint The area around the dryer should be kept lint free Alcove or closet or wall insert rece...

Page 13: ...ucted air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 sq in 465 sq cm with a minimum clearance of 3 in 76 mm at the top and bottom A slatted door with equivalent space clearance is acceptable E 1 in 25mm F 24 in 610mm G 2 in 51mm H 5 in 127mm I 3 in 76mm J 48 in 2 31000 mm2 K 24 in 2 15500mm2 L 3 in 76mm ...

Page 14: ...eat setting should be used Lint filter must be clean The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 1 Use a 4 inch 10 2cm diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct 2 Do not use a smaller duct 3 Ducts larger than 4 inches 10 2cm in diameter can result in increased accumulation of lint 4 Lint should be removed regularly 5 If a flexible metal duct must be used use the type with ...

Page 15: ... wall ceiling crawl space or concealed space of a building gas vent or any other common duct or chimney This could create a fire hazard from the lint expelled by the dryer 20 Do not use non metallic flexible duct 21 To reduce the risk of fire this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS without obstruction around the outlet 3 3 Exhausting requirements WARNING The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimn...

Page 16: ...ur dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipe system during any pressure testing of the system This dryer must be connected to the gas supply piping with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances ANSI Z21 24 or CSA 6 10 DO NOT reuse old flexible metal gas lines Flexible gas lines must be design certified by the American Gas Associati...

Page 17: ...ing only your dryer is recommended DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD Gas models U S and Canada A 120Volt 60Hz AC approved electrical service with a 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required Electric models U S only The dryers require a 120 240 volt 60Hz AC approved electrical service The electric service requirements can be found on the data label located behind the door A 30 amperefuse or circuit ...

Page 18: ... regulating thermistor located on blower housing Gas models Your dryer has a three prong power cord with grounding conductor 120V 60 Hz The plug must be plugged into an appropriate individual outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Electric models Dryer must be grounded with 3 or 4 wire cord power cord with ground grounding conductor and a g...

Page 19: ...r dryer back in an upright position INSTALL THE EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 Review the Exhausting requirements section before installing the exhaust system 2 Install the ductwork from your dryer to the exhaust hood The crimped end of the duct sections must point away from your dryer 3 DO NOT use sheet metal screws when assembling the ducting 4 These joints should be taped 5 Never use plastic flexible exhaust...

Page 20: ...t 1 wraps of teflon tape over all threaded connections The pipe joint compound must be resistant to the actions of any liquefied petroleum gas Connect the gas supply to your dryer An additional fitting is required to connect the 3 4 1 9cm female thread end of a flexible connector to the 3 8 1cm male threaded end on the dryer Securely tighten the gas line fitting over the threads Turn on the gas su...

Page 21: ...s and match a 3 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10 30R 3 Wire system connections 1 Remove the center terminal block screw 2 Connect the neutral wire white or center wire of the power cord to the center terminal screw of the terminal block Be sure to cross the screw through the ring of the power cord terminal and tighten the screw 3 Connect the other wires to the outer terminal block screws Be sure to...

Page 22: ...screw 5 Tighten the strain relief screws 6 Insert the tab of the terminal block cover into your dryer s rear panel slot Secure the cover with a screw 4 wire system instructions A Center terminal block screw B External ground connector C Green or bare copper wire of the power cord D Neutral grounding wire White E Neutral wire white or center wire F 3 4 1 9cm UL listed strain relief Electrical Shock...

Page 23: ...ke sure the dryer is plugged into an electrical outlet and is properly grounded The exhaust ductwork is hooked up and the joints are taped A plastic flexible duct CAN NOT BE USED Use rigid or stiff walled flexible metal vent material The dryer is leveled and is sitting firmly on the floor Gas models the gas is turned on with no gas leakage Start your dryer to confirm that it runs heats and shuts o...

Page 24: ...hinge screws from the door then lift the door to remove it and set the door aside 3 Remove the screws for the locker cover on the right side of the dryer and the screws for the locker cover on the left side of the dryer 4 Install the locker onto the right side of the dryer with the screws you just removed then install the locker cover on the left side of the dryer ...

Page 25: ...side door board 7 Rotate the outside door board 180 then reassemble it with the inside door board with the screws you removed previously 8 Install the hinges onto the left side of the dryer 9 Align the hinges on the door with the hinge screw holes on the front of your dryer then secure the door with the four screws you previously removed ...

Page 26: ...ssary duct components to change the dryer vent location Tools and materials you will need 1 Remove the rear exhaust retaining screws Pull out the exhaust duct Option 1 Side venting 2 Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening Attach the adapter duct onto the blower housing of the dryer as shown 3 Preassemble a 4 inches 10 2cm elbow to the next 4 i...

Page 27: ...luminum tape to the back of the dryer Option 2 Bottom venting 2 Press the tabs on the knockout and carefully remove the knockout for the desired vent opening Attach the adapter duct onto the blower housing of the dryer as shown 3 Insert the 4 inches 10 2cm elbow through the rear opening and attach it onto the adapter duct Be sure that the male end of the elbow faces down through hole in the bottom...

Page 28: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 28 Dimensions for installation Rear Venting Default Sider Venting Bottom Venting ...

Page 29: ... of NTC If the NTC fails the display shows the fault code E5 At the same time the motor rotates in the forward direction and the heating tube starts after 3 seconds 3 Press the START PAUSE button again the lights flash turn the Signal knob one turn if have the Drying stroke light goes off turn the Dry Temp knob one turn the Cooling stroke light goes off turn the Cycle knob one turn the Wrinkle Car...

Page 30: ...vice manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 30 4 2 Error codes When error happening the buzzer will beep 5 seconds and repeat once per 15 minutes After 24 hour machine will power off automatically ...

Page 31: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 31 4 3 Wiring diagram and terminals ...

Page 32: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 32 ELECTRIC MODEL GAS MODEL ...

Page 33: ...dryer Clean filter and exhaust duct to prevent it happen again 4 Blows fuses or trips circuit breaker Is the belt connected well Is the winding of the motor continuous Rotor winding stator winding generator Is the motor protector normal If above points are not found the PCB assembly is out of order Replace it 5 Blows fuses or trips circuit breaker Gas model During ignition the dryer will draw X am...

Page 34: ...Limit Poor venting Bad drum seals 11 Improper drying clothes wrinkled Rough texture long dry time Lint filter is not clean Restriction in exhaust Outside exhaust hood damper door stuck closed Exhaust too long too many elbows flex ductwork installed Poor intake air available for the dryer Incorrect tumbler speed Tumbler belt slipping Blower impeller bound check for foreign material in blower area C...

Page 35: ... infinity replace Heater Measure resistance of the following terminal Electronic GAS 1 Door switch open Terminal COM NO 1 2 Ω Measure resistance of the following terminal 2 Door switch push On Terminal COM NO 1 2 1Ω Belt Cut off Switch Electronic GAS Lever open Resistance value 1Ω Lever push Resistance value Ω Centrifugal Switch Motor Electronic GAS Contacts Function 1M 2M 3M 5M 6M Start Run Conta...

Page 36: ...ter Valve1 2 Resistance 1 2KΩ Valve1 3 Resistance 0 5KΩ Valve4 5 Resistance 1 2KΩ If resistance is infinity replace Valve Thermostat 1 resistance 1Ω If resistance is infinity replace Thermostat 1 Thermostat 2 resistance 1Ω If resistance is infinity replace Thermostat 2 10RS 120V 120V 60Hz 25M01A 120V 60Hz FLAME SENSOR IGNITER GAS VALVE 230 160F 25A 60T21 Hi Limit THERMOSTAT 2 175 25A Thermal cut o...

Page 37: ... 1 1 Remove the screws that is used to fix the control panel 1 2 Remove the screws on the electrical box 1 3 Flip the electrical box 1 4 Pull out the terminals 1 5 Take down the PCB kit 2 Remove the top cover 2 1 Remove three screws behind the top cover 2 2 Push off the top cover 3 Take down the back air outlet 3 1 Remove the screw that is used to fix the back air outlet 3 2 Pull out the rear vent...

Page 38: ... screws on the back cover 4 4 Take down the back cover 4 Remove the back cover Gas model only 4 1 Remove the screws that is used to fix power line 4 2 Pull out the terminals 4 3 Remove the screws on the back cover 4 4 Take down the back cover 5 Take down the tumble assy 5 1 Remove the screws 5 2 Take down the belt from the Motor 5 4 Hold the belt and take down the tumble assy ...

Page 39: ...heater assy 6 1 Pull out all the terminals 6 2 Remove the screw that is used to fix the heater assy 6 3 Take down the heater assy 6 4 Remove the thermostat 6 Remove the burner assy Gas model only 6 1 Pull out all the terminals 6 2 Remove the 4 screws fixing the burner assy ...

Page 40: ... 1 2mm and one valve cover This kit is used for LP GAS Propane 7 a Change the thermostats Gas model only 7 b Disassemble the burner Gas model only 7 b 1 Remove the screws fixing the bracket 7 b 2 Remove all terminals 7 b 3 Pull the burner and the gas valve assy backwards then lift it up Take care the ignitor 7 c Change the flame switch Gas model only 7 d Change the ignitor Gas model only ...

Page 41: ...y 7 f Change the gas valve Gas model only 7 g Change the orifice for LP Gas model only 7 g 1 Remove the 2 screws fixing the burner 7 g 2 Remove the burner 7 g 3 Remove the orifice with spanner 3 8 torque in range from 25 to 45 in lbs 7 g 4 Replace it with the proper orifice furnished in LP kit ...

Page 42: ...yle B follow step7 i STYLE A STYLE B STYLE A GAS VALVE CONVERSION 7 h 1 Remove the regulator vent cap from the pressure regulator 7 h 2 Install the new blocking pin finger tight Do not tighten more than 1 8 turn to seal it 7 h 3 Affix the Rating Plate Conversion Label in a conspicuous location adjacent to the rating plate Regulator Vent cap Orifice Cover dial Orifice Remove Add Blocking Pin Cap ...

Page 43: ...LPG marking with the indicator on the gas valve 7 i 3 Observe the cover dial settings indicated as NG Natural gas and LPG Liquefied Propane gas along with the gas type indicator 7 i 4 Affix the Rating Plate Conversion Label in a conspicuous location adjacent to the rating plate 7 j Take care all ternimals Gas model only 8 Remove the Door assy 8 1 Remove the screws on the Door Hinge and Take down t...

Page 44: ...44 9 Remove the Door Hinge 10 Remove the Door seal 11 Deleave the Door assy 11 1 Remove all 12 screws around the door 11 2 Depart the door front and back 12 Remove the handle Take care the slots fixing the handle 13 Remove the door lock Take care the slots ...

Page 45: ...ove the Door Hook 15 Remove the Front Cover 15 1 Remove the screws that is used to fix the Front Cover 15 2 Take down the Front Cover 15 3 Pull out the terminals connecting to the Front Cover 16 Take down the Lint Filter 17 Pull out the terminals as shown on the fig ...

Page 46: ...al for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 46 18 Remove the screws as shown on the fig 19 Remove the air flow channel assy 20 Remove the temperature sensor 21 Remove the temperature switch 22 Remove the belt switch ...

Page 47: ...for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 47 23 Remove the idle wheel 24 Remove the motor and fan assy 25 Remove the fan 25 1 the screws that is used to fix the Fixed Sheet Assembly 25 2 Remove the Fixed Sheet Assembly ...

Page 48: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 48 26 Remove the motor 27 Remove the wheels supporting the drum ...

Page 49: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 49 6 EXPLODED VIEW ELECTRIC MODEL ...

Page 50: ...Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 50 GAS MODEL ...

Page 51: ... 2 0 3 6 Wheel Assembly 2 0 4 Adjustable Foot Assembly 1 0 5 Base Subassembly 1 0 6 1 Fixed Sheet Assembly 1 0 6 2 Nut 1 0 6 3 Impeller Assembly 1 0 6 4 Thermostate 1 0 6 5 Volute Assembly 1 0 6 6 Temperature Sensor 1 0 6 7 Clip Spring 2 0 6 8 Single phase asynchronous motor 1 0 6 9 Support For Tensioner Pulley Assembly 1 0 6 10 Spring 1 0 6 11 Tapping screw 1 0 6 12 Safety Switch 1 0 6 13 Motor S...

Page 52: ...ingWasher 1 0 14 8 Hexagon locking nut 1 0 15 Cover Back Assembly 1 0 16 Support 1 0 17 Power Cord Cover 1 0 18 Internal Wire Assembly 1 0 19 PCB 1 0 20 Control Panel Assembly 1 0 21 Display Panel 1 0 22 Knob Assembly 1 0 23 Knob Assembly 2 0 4 0 24 Line Speed Hole Cover 1 0 25 Cover Assembly 1 0 26 Side Plate 1 0 27 Tapping screw 2 0 28 Front Top Rail 1 0 29 Adjustable Foot Assembly 1 0 ...

Page 53: ... Foot Assembly 1 0 5 Base Subassembly 1 0 6 1 Fixed Sheet Assembly 1 0 6 2 Nut 1 0 6 3 Impeller Assembly 1 0 6 4 Thermostate 1 0 6 5 Volute Assembly 1 0 6 6 Temperature Sensor 1 0 6 7 Clip Spring 2 0 6 8 Single phase asynchronous motor 1 0 6 9 Support For Tensioner Pulley Assembly 1 0 6 10 Spring 1 0 6 11 Tapping screw 1 0 6 12 Safety Switch 1 0 6 13 Motor Support 1 0 7 Adjustable Foot Assembly 1 ...

Page 54: ...0 14 3 Felt 1 0 14 4 Heating Wind Cover Assembly 1 0 14 5 Bearing House Assembly 1 0 14 6 PlainWasher 1 0 14 7 SpringWasher 1 0 14 8 Hexagon locking nut 1 0 15 Cover Back Assembly 1 0 16 Power Cord 1 0 17 Power Cord Cover 1 0 18 Internal Wire Assembly 1 0 19 PCB 1 0 20 Control Panel Assembly 1 0 21 Display Panel 1 0 22 Knob Assembly 1 0 23 Knob Assembly 2 0 4 0 24 Line Speed Hole Cover 1 0 25 Cove...

Page 55: ...800W 16000BTU h 4800W 16000BTU h input power watts 5230 1320 5230 1320 Cycle selection 12 12 12 12 Cycles Normal Delicates Casual Sanitize Heavy Duty Towels Air Fluff Quick Dry 20Min 40Min 60Min 80Min Normal Delicates Casual Sanitize Heavy Duty Towels Air Fluff Quick Dry 20Min 40Min 60Min 80Min Normal Delicates Casual Sanitize Heavy Duty Towels Air Fluff Quick Dry 20Min 40Min 60Min 80Min Normal De...

Page 56: ...ht Exhaust Options 3 Way Rear Left Bottom 3 Way Rear Left Bottom 3 Way Rear Left Bottom 3 Way Rear Left Bottom Special feature child lock No No No No Door switch Yes Yes Yes Yes error alarm Yes Yes Yes Yes auto power off Yes Yes Yes Yes Dimensions loading Width body Inch 27 27 27 27 Depth body Inch 30 30 30 30 Height body Inch 41 1 41 1 41 1 41 1 Width body mm 686 686 686 686 Depth body mm 763 763...

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