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Section 3 Troubleshooting
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
W001R1
WARNING
13. CLOTHES ARE TOO HOT WHEN REMOVED FROM DRYER
14. IGNITION CONTROL FLASHES
(Figure 1)
NOTE: This control will lock-out the igniter after four failed attempts at ignition. The control can be reset by
opening loading door, waiting 1 minute, then closing loading door. If door is closed before waiting 1 minute, the
control will re-enter lockout. The red light will flash a “Flash Code” when the control is in the lock-out mode. The
light will flash on for 1/4 second then off for 1/4 second for each number. The pause between flash codes is 2
seconds. These flashes are caused by the control’s diagnostic test and can be interpreted by reading the following:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Improper or inadequate exhaust system.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied
with dryer) for exhaust requirements.
Clothes are removed from dryer before cycle has
completed.
• Allow the dryer to complete the cycle through the cool-
down to the OFF position.
Inoperative cycling thermostat.
• Test cycling thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer (not allowing cool-down).
• Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative seals (air leaks).
• Check and replace any inoperative seals in the following
areas:
1. Seal between loading door and front panel.
2. Seal between front panel and front bulkhead.
3. Seal between blower cover and air duct.
4. Seal between cylinder and front or rear bulkhead.
5. Seal between upper and lower air ducts.
FLASH CODE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Constant Light
Internal failure.
• Reset dryer. If condition persists, then replace
control.
One Flash
Air in gas line.
• Purge air from gas line.
Flame sensor coated with Aluminum
Oxide.
• Wipe sensor clean or replace sensor if
necessary.
Incorrect gas pressure.
• Check for correct gas pressure. If gas pressure
is incorrect, then contact local gas company.
Gas shut-off valve closed.
• Open gas shut-off valve.
Four Flashes
Internal failure.
• Reset dryer. If condition persists, then replace
control.
Loose or disconnected wiring.
• Check all wiring leading to, or coming from,
the control module for secure connections.
Open Igniter/igniter sensing circuit/
voltage measurement circuit.
• Check igniter and all circuits, replace if
necessary.
