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SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES - ALL APPLIANCESTo avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that SafeServicing Practices be observed. The following are some limited examples ofsafe practices:1. DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability tocomplete it in a safe and satisfactory manner.2. Before servicing or moving an appliance:• Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, trip the circuit breaker tothe OFF position, or remove 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 SAFETYSTANDARDS 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 currentcarrying conductors. It is EXTREMELY important that the service technicianreestablish all safety grounds prior to completion of service. Failure to do sowill create a hazard.6. Prior to returning the product to service, ensure that:• All electrical connections are correct and secure• All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharpedges, high-temperature components, and moving parts• All non-insulated electrical terminals, connectors, heaters, etc. areadequately spaced away from all metal parts and panels• All safety grounds (both internal and external) are correctly and securelyconnected• All panels are properly and securely reassembledATTENTION!!!This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanicaltraining and a level of knowledge of these subjects generally considered acceptable inthe appliance repair trade. Electrolux Home Products cannot be responsible, nor assumeany liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this manual.© 2001 White Consolidated Industries2

SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES 2QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 7 - 9Serial nameplate location 7Serial number breakdown 7Tech sheet location 7Front console models 7Rear console models 7Specification 8Component resistance chart 9Sample wiring diagrams 10 - 13Sample wiring diagram for electric models withoutelectronic moisture sensor controls 10Sample wiring diagram for electric models withelectronic moisture sensor controls 11Sample wiring diagram for gas models withoutelectronic moisture sensor controls 12Sample wiring diagram for gas models withelectronic moisture sensor controls 13SECTION A - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 - 15Before operating your dryer 14Operating steps 14Temperature selection 14Air Fluff - no heat 14Cycle selection 14 - 15Auto Regular/Whites Cycle 14Auto Delicate Cycle 15Timed Dry Regular Cycle 15Auto Perm Press/Colors Cycle 15Energy saving tips 15SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDE 16 - 24Safety information 16 - 17What to do if you smell gas 16Product registration 16Important safety instructions 16Prevent fire 16Protect children 17Prevent injury 17Drying Procedures 18Features 19Common drying problems 20Care and cleaning 21Inside 21Outside 21Avoid service checklist 22Sample warranty 24SECTION B - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS & ELECTRIC DRYER 26 - 34Pre-installation requirements 26Tools and materials required for installation 26Electrical requirements 26Electric dryers 26Gas dryers 26Exhaust system requirements 26Exhaust directions 28Exhaust duct locating dimensions 283

Gas supply requirements 28Location of your dryer 28Do not install your dryer 28Installation in a recess or closet 28Minimum installation clearances 28This dryer must be exhausted outdoors 28Under counter installation 29Mobile home installation 29Under counter & stack models 30Rough-in dimensions 30Top console models 31Rough-in dimensions 31Unpacking 31Reversing door swing 31Electrical installation 32Electric dryers 32Grounding requirements 32Non-Canadian electric dryers 32Canadian Electric dryer 32Gas dryer 32Electrical connections for 3-wire system 33Non-Canadian electric dryers 33Electrical connections for 4-wire system 33Non-Canadian electric dryers 33Installation 34Gas connection 34Replacement parts 34SECTION D - HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK 35 - 49The basic components 35 - 36Drum 35Heat source 35Electric 35Gas 35Drive motor and blower 35Control thermostat 36Timer 36Airflow 36Airflow electric dryers 36Airflow gas dryers 37Airflow problems 38Restrictions 38Air leaks 38Short unrestricted vents 38Electrical operation (Electric dryers models without electronic moisture sensor) 38- 40Auto dry cycle 39 - 40Drive motor circuit 39The timer motor circuit 39The heating circuit 39The cycle signal circuit 40Timed dry cycle 40Electrical operation (Electric dryers models with electronic moisture sensor) 40 - 43Auto dry regular cycle 41 - 42Drive motor circuit 41The timer motor circuit 41The heating circuit 42The cycle signal circuit 42Auto dry knits and delicates cycle 424

Drive motor and heating circuits 42Timed dry cycle 42Drive motor and heating circuits 42Permanent press cycle 43Drive motor, heating and end of cycle circuits 43Electrical operation (Gas dryers models without electronic moisture sensor) 43 - 45Auto dry cycle 43 - 45Drive motor circuit 43The timer motor circuit 44The heating circuit 44The cycle signal circuit 45Timed dry cycle 45Electrical operation (Gas dryers models with electronic moisture sensor) 46 - 49Auto dry regular cycle 46 - 48Drive motor circuit 46The timer motor circuit 47The heat circuit 47The cycle signal circuit 48Auto dry knits and delicates cycle 48 - 49Drive motor and heating circuits 49Timed dry cycle 49Drive motor, heating and cycle signal circuits 49SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTS 51 - 59Electric dryer completely inoperative 52Gas dryer completely inoperative 52Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry 53Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry 53Electric dryers, without electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in auto dry but not in timed dry 54Gas and Electric dryers, with electronic moisture sensor controls,motor runs but timer does not advance in auto or timed dry 54Electric and Gas dryers, with electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in timed dry but not in auto dry 55Electric and Gas dryers, with electronic moisture sensor control,timer does not pause in auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer 55Electric and Gas dryers blower motor runs but drum does not turn 56Electric and Gas dryers longer than normal drying times 56Electric dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat 57Gas dryers blower motor runs but dryer does not heat 58Electric and Gas dryers dryer over heating 59SECTION G - TEARDOWN 60 - 78Removing the knobs 60Raising the top 60Removing rear panel from console (Top console models) 61Removing the timer (Top console models) 61Removing the timer (Front console models) 62Removing the turn to start or temperature switch (Top console models) 62Removing the turn to start or temperature switch (Front console models) 63Removing the press saver option or end of cyclechime switch (Top console models) 63Removing the press saver option switch (Front console models) 64Removing the end of cycle chime switch (Front console models) 64Removing the electronic moisture sensor control (Top console models) 64Removing the electronic moisture sensor control (Front console models) 655

Removing the top console skirt (Top console models) 65Removing the console (Top console models) 65Removing the end caps (Top console models) 66Removing the console’s front panel (Top console models) 66Removing the buzzer (Top console models) 66Removing the buzzer (Front console models) 66Removing the door 66Separating the door panel 67Removing the door seal 67Removing the door handle 67Removing the door strike 67Removing the door hinge 67Removing the door catch 68Releasing the top of the front panel 68Removing the door switch 68Removing the clips that hold the front of the top down 69Removing the front panel (Front console models) 69Removing the console (Front console models) 69Separating the front console panel and the controlmounting panel (Front console models) 69Removing the sensor bars 70Replacing the drum light bulb 70Replacing the drum light housing 70Replacing the drum light socket 71Replacing the felt seal 71Replacing the foam seal 71Removing the rear vent 71Releasing the dryer belt 72Removing the vane from the drum 72Removing the drum 72Removing the belt 72Removing the hitch ball from the drum 73Removing the teflon glides 73Removing the drum heat shield (Electric dryers) 73Removing the hitch 73Removing the high limit thermostat 74Removing the thermal limiter (Electric dryers) 74Removing the heating element assembly (Electric dryers) 74Removing the control thermostat 75Removing the blower housing and fan blade 75Removing the idler pulley 76Removing the idler pulley assembly 76Removing the drive motor 76Removing the burner (Gas dryers) 76Removing the ignitor (Gas dryers) 77Removing the gas valve assembly (Gas dryers) 77Removing the gas valve coils (Gas dryers) 77Removing the sensor (Gas dryers) 78Removing the combustion chamber (Gas dryers) 78Removing the duct and heat shield (Gas dryers) 78Removing the manifold pipe (Gas dryers) 79Removing the vent pipe (Gas dryers) 79Removing the gasket between the vent pipe and blower housing 796

QUICK REFERENCE SHEET1. Serial nameplate location: on the frontpanel at the left side of the dryer dooropening.2. Serial number breakdown.X D 2 1 7 0 4 5 2 1Incremented unit numberProduction weekLast digit of production yearProduct identificationManufacturing Facility3. Tech sheet locationFront console models: on the righthandbodyside behind the front paneland inside rear access pane.Rear console models: on main top insideconsole.7

QUICK REFERENCE SHEETSPECIFICATIONElectricalVolts 120/208 or 120/240Amps (circuit)Motor wattageHeat input (Watts @ 240VAC)Heat input (BTU/Hr.)Auto. Elec. IgnitionDrumSize (Cu. Ft.)FinishR.P.M.Airflow CFMDRUM TEMPERATURES (Max.opening on 1st cycle)HighMediumLowDimension (Inches)Height (Stack Models)Height (Console Models)WidthDepthVent Capability**Top FinishPort Opening (Sq. In.)ELECTRIC MODELS120/208 or 120/24030160-350 Watts3200/4500------5.7Power Paint Epoxy48 - 54200145° - 190°140° - 180°135° - 175°36”43 3/8”26 7/8”27”4-WayPower Paint Enamel235GAS MODELS12015160-350 Watts---20,000Yes5.7Power Paint Epoxy48 - 54200145° - 190°140° - 180°135° - 170°36”43 3/8”26 7/8”27”3-WayPower Paint Enamel235±** Electric dryers can be vented four ways: through back, bottom, right or left side.±** Gas dryers can be vented three ways: through back, bottom, or right side.±±±8

QUICK REFERENCE SHEETComponent Resistances*Electric ModelsGas ModelsDrive motor (120 volt, 60 Hz, 1/4 h.p. 1725 rpm)Motor Start WindingMotor Run WindingTimer MotorTimer Dropping Resistor (located in the harness)Heating ElementBias Heater on Thermostat4.5 Ohms3.8 Ohms2280-2300 Ohms4,400 Ohms12.8 Ohms28,000 Ohms4.5 Ohms3.8 Ohms2280-2300 Ohms7,000 OhmsBurner AssemblyIgnitorSecondary CoilBooster Coil---------50 - 400 Ohms1200 Ohms1320 Ohms* +/- 10% @ 77° F9

SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELECTRIC MODELSWITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS11

SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELSWITH ELECTRONIC MOISTURE SENSOR CONTROLS13

SECTION A - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCOLORS/PRESS SAVERCOLORS / PRESSSAVER/ WHITESWHITES/END OF CYCLESIGNALON OFFPRESSSAVERVersión en españolSi desea obtener una copia en español de estasInstrucciones de Funcionamiento, sírvase escribir a ladirección que se incluye a continuación.Solicite la P/N 131972200.Spanish Owner's GuidesElectrolux Home ProductsP. O. Box 212378Augusta, Georgia 30917Before Operating Your DryerRead your dryer Owner's Guide. It has importantsafety and warranty information. It also has manysuggestions for best drying results.To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS in your dryer owner's guide beforeoperating this appliance.Operating StepsRead Drying Procedures in your Owner's Guide.It explains these operating steps in detail.1. Prepare items for drying.2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.3. Load the dryer. If desired, add a dryer fabricsoftener sheet.4. Close the dryer door.5. Set Dry Temperature control. Select PRESSSAVER if desired.6. Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired setting.7. Start dryer. Push the Start button and hold for 1-2seconds, or turn the Turn to Start control clockwiseto ON. Hold for 1-2 seconds and release8. A signal will sound toward the end of the cool downperiod when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.9. Remove items immediately and hang or fold.10. Clean lint screen after every load.Temperature SelectionAlways follow directions on fabric care labels.To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat todry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber,plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials.Use Air Fluff-No Heat setting only.The REGULAR-HIGH HEAT, PERM PRESS-MEDIUMHEAT, and KNITS/DELICATES-LOW HEATtemperature settings may be used with any cyclesetting. The AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT setting can be usedonly in the Timed Dry cycle.AIR FLUFF-NO HEAT setting tumbles the load withoutheat. Use Air Fluff to freshen clothing, pillows orblankets, or to dust draperies.Cycle SelectionTurn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle andsetting.Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heatautomatically turns off and the load continues to tumbleduring the cool down period. This reduces wrinkling andmakes items easier to handle during unloading.Drying time varies depending on size and dampness ofload, weight and fabric type. Room temperature andhumidity, type of installation and electrical voltage orgas pressure can also affect drying time.Auto Regular/Whites CycleThis cycle is best for cotton items. Drying time isdetermined automatically at the temperature selectionof your choice.• High heat is suggested for cotton items.14

• Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.• For items requiring more drying time, set cycleselector on MORE.• For items requiring less drying time, set cycleselector on LESS.Auto Delicate CycleThis cycle is best for knit and delicate items. Dryingtime is determined automatically at the temperatureselection of your choice.• Low heat is suggested for knit and delicate items.• Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.• For items requiring more drying time, set cycleselector on MORE.• For items requiring less drying time, set cycleselector on LESS.• A signal will sound toward the end of the cool downperiod when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.• If the Press Saver option is turned on, the cycleselector will advance to the Press Saver setting.Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saverfor 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the driedload cannot be removed promptly. A signal willsound briefly every five minutes as a reminder toremove the load when the End of Cycle chime isturned on.Timed Dry Regular Cycle• A signal will sound toward the end of the cool downperiod when the End of Cycle chime is turned on.• If the Press Saver option is turned on, the cycleselector will advance to the Press Saver setting.Unheated tumbling continues during Press Saverfor 16 minutes to help reduce wrinkling if the driedload cannot be removed promptly. A signal willsound briefly every five minutes as a reminder toremove the load when the End of Cycle chime isturned on.Energy Saving Tips• Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryercorrectly.• Sort laundry properly and select proper temperatureand cycle settings. Choose an automatic dry cyclewhenever possible for accurate drying time.• Dry only full loads. Single items and small loadsusually take longer to dry.• Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partiallydry load, and overdrying.• Dry one load after another to take advantage of awarm dryer.• Opening the door needlessly causes warm air toescape, which prolongs drying time.• If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days.• Install the dryer in an area where the roomtemperature is at least 45°F (7°C).This cycle provides approximately 60 minutes of dryingtime at the temperature selection of your choice.Auto Perm Press/Colors CycleThis cycle is best for permanent press items. Dryingtime is determined automatically at the temperatureselection of your choice.• Medium heat is suggested for permanent pressitems.• Initially set cycle selector on NORMAL DRY.• For items requiring more drying time, set cycleselector on MORE.• For items requiring less drying time, set cycleselector on LESS.15

SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDEFor your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; 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.Versión en españolSi desea obtener una copia en español de esteManual del Usuario, sírvase escribir a la direcciónque se incluye a continuación. Solicite la P/N 131878600.Spanish Owner's GuidesFrigidaire Home ProductsP.O. Box 212378Augusta, GA 30917Product RegistrationThank you for choosing this dryer. This owner'sguide will explain proper operation and care.Record Your Model and Serial NumbersRecord below the model and serial numbers found onthe dryer serial plate located on the left side of thedoor opening. Keep these numbers for futurereference.Model Number ________________Serial Number _________________Date of Purchase ______________Register Your ProductThe self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATIONCARD should be filled in completely, signed andreturned.Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this dryer.To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, or injury to persons when using this dryer,comply with the basic warnings listed below.Failure to comply with these warnings could resultin serious personal injuries.Prevent FireDo not dry items that have beenpreviously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not storethese items on or near the dryer. These substancesgive off vapors that could ignite or explode.To prevent fire, do not use heat to dryitems containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly texturedrubber-like materials, or items containing feathers ordown. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.Clean the lint screen before or aftereach load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housingand exhaust duct should be cleaned approximatelyevery 18 months by qualified service personnel. Anexcessive amount of lint build-up in these areas couldresult in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Careand Cleaning, page 6.Do not operate the dryer if the lint screenis blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If yourdryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screenwhen finished using the drying rack.Keep area around the exhaust openingand surrounding areas free from the accumulation oflint, dust and dirt.16

Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air.Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against thefront or back of the dryer.Do not spray any type of aerosol into, onor near dryer at any time.Do not use fabric softeners or productsto eliminate static unless recommended by themanufacturer of the fabric softener or product.Do not place items exposed to cookingoils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oilsmay contribute to a chemical reaction that could causea load to catch fire.Failure to comply with these warnings could resultin fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damageto the rubber or plastic parts of the dryer.This Owner's Guide provides general operatinginstructions for your dryer. It also contains informationabout features for several other models. Your dryermay not have every feature included.Use the dryer only as instructed in this Owner's Guideand the Operating Instructions card included withyour dryer.Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Donot use an adaptor plug or extension cord or removegrounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure tofollow this warning can cause serious injury, fire ordeath.Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guideare not meant to cover every possible condition andsituation that may occur. Common sense and cautionmust be practiced when installing, operating andmaintaining any appliance.Protect ChildrenGAS DRYERS:Grounding typewall receptacleDo not underany circumstancescut, remove,or bypassthe grounding prongfrom this plug.Power supplycord with 3-pronggrounding plugCORRECTUse this way ONLYDo not allow children to play on or in thedryer. Close supervision of children is necessary whenthe dryer is used near children. As children grow, teachthem the proper, safe use of all appliances.Destroy the carton, plastic bag and otherpacking materials after the dryer is unpacked. Childrenmight use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtightchambers.Keep laundry products out of children'sreach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warningson product labels.ELECTRIC DRYERS:14-30RFUSED 30 AMP120/240 V OR120/208 VWALLRECEPTACLECORRECTUse this way ONLYDRYERDRYERSERVICECORD17Before the dryer is removed from serviceor discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidentalentrapment.Failure to comply with these warnings could resultin serious personal injuries.Prevent InjuryTo prevent shock hazard and assurestability during operation, the dryer must be installedand electrically grounded by a qualified service personin accordance with local codes. Installation instructionsare packed in the dryer for the installer's reference.Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailedgrounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new

location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualifiedservice person.• Always read and follow fabric care labels andlaundry product labels.To prevent personal injury or damage tothe dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer mustbe plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must neverbe removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe.Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.ALWAYS disconnect the dryer fromthe electrical supply before attempting any service orcleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shockor injury.Do not use any type spray cleanser whencleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electricalshock could occur.To prevent injury, do not reach into thedryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer hasstopped completely before reaching into the drum.dryer:To prevent injury and damage to the• All repairs and servicing must be performed byan authorized servicer unless specificallyrecommended in this Owner's Guide. Use onlyauthorized factory parts.• Do not tamper with controls.• Do not install or store the dryer where it will beexposed to the weather.A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off themotor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation(electric dryers only). A service technician must replacethe thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.Failure to comply with these warnings could resultin serious personal injuries.To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, or injury to persons, read Important SafetyInstructions before operating this dryer.1. Prepare items for drying.• Dry items of similar fabric, weight andconstruction in the same load.• Separate dark items from light-colored items.Separate items that shed lint from those thatattract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it insideout.• Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproofand won't damage the drum finish. Closezippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-likefasteners. Tie strings and sashes to preventsnagging and tangling.• If possible, turn pockets inside out for evendrying.• Check for stains which may not have beenremoved in washing. Dryer heat maypermanently set some stains. Repeat stainremoval process before drying.• Place small items in a mesh bag to preventtangling and for easy removal.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDrying Procedures• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load fordrying.• Read the Operating Instructions card for operatingyour specific model.2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.18

3. Load the dryer.• The average load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.Items need room to tumble freely for evendrying and less wrinkling. Do not overloaddryer.knob clockwise to ON, hold for 1-2 seconds andrelease.• The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is inthe OFF position.7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediatelyand hang or fold. If load is removed before thecycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.FeaturesCycle Signal Control (some models)When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal willsound at the end of each cycle and during the PressSaver setting (some models). The volume is adjustableon some models.Drum Light (some models)• When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at atime. Fill out the load with small and mediumsized items.• For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-freetowels for better drying, less wrinkling, and toprevent grease stains caused by fabric softenersheets.• Do not overdry items. Overdrying can causewrinkling, shrinkage, harshness, and a build-upof static electricity, which can produce morelint.• If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls(some models).See Operating Instructions card for your specificmodel controls.A drum light will come on whenever the door is openedto illuminate the dryer drum during loading andunloading. Closing the door turns off the light.Reversible Dryer DoorYour dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The doorcan be hinged on the right or left side. Refer to theINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for directions onchanging the door.Drying Rack (some models)Use the drying rack to dry items which should not betumble dried.1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place thefront bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desiredsetting.6. Start the dryer.• Push Start Button for 2 seconds or turn theSTART knob clockwise to ON, hold for 1-2seconds and release.• To add or remove items when the dryer isrunning, open the door. The dryer will alwaysstop when the door is opened. Allow the drumto come to a complete stop before reachinginside.• To restart dryer, close the door then push theStart Button for 2 seconds or turn the START193. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weightshould not exceed 10 lbs. Leave space between

items, but do not let items hang over the sides orthrough the grids. Do not tumble other items whenusing the drying rack.4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for itemsbeing dried. Use only the Air Fluff (no heat)temperature setting for items containing plastic,foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or down.5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replacethe lint screen. If lint screen is not in place,tumbling items could enter the exhaust system andcause damage to the dryer.Common Drying ProblemsMany drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, andfabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and DetergentAssociation.PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESSOLUTIONSPREVENTIVE MEASURESGreasy, oilystains• Fabric softener sheet.• Rub fabric softener stainswith bar soap. Rinse andrewash.• Add a few bath towels to smallloads for proper tumbling.• Some "silk-like" fabrics shouldbe air dried.• Use proper drying temperature.• Place fabric softener sheet ontop of load before starting thedryer.Lint• Overloading.• Overdrying causesstatic electricity.• Lint screen not cleanwhen cycle began.• Lint is attached to"pills."• Reduce load size andrewash using liquid fabricsoftener in the final rinse.• Or, add a fabric softenersheet and tumble withoutheat.• Use lint brush or roller toremove lint.• Do not overload dryer.• Use fabric softener in washer ordryer to reduce static electricity.• Remove items when they areslightly damp to avoidoverdrying.• Check that lint screen is cleanand in place.Pilling(Fibers breakoff, ball upand cling tofabric.)• Pilling is normal withsynthetic andpermanent pressfabrics. This is due toabrasion from normalwear.• Use a lint brush or shaverto remove pills.• Use fabric softener to lubricatefibers.• When ironing, use spray starchor fabric finish on collars andcuffs.• Turn items inside out to reduceabrasion.Shrinking• Overdrying.• Irreversible condition.• Follow fabric care labeldirections.• If shrinking is a concern, checkload often.• Remove items while slightlydamp and hang or lay flat tocomplete drying.• Block knits into shape.Wrinkling• Overloading.• Leaving items in dryerafter cycle ends.• Reduce load size andtumble at medium or lowheat for 5-10 minutes.• Remove itemsimmediately. Hang or fold.• Do not overload dryer.• Remove items as soon as cycleends.20

Care and CleaningTo reduce risk of fire or serious injury topersons or property, comply with the basic warningslisted in Important Safety Instructions and those listedbelow.• Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug theelectrical power cord to avoid electrical shockhazards.• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaningdryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shockcould occur.Inside• Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint build-upin the screen restricts air flow, which causes longerdrying times. The screen is located at the bottom ofthe door opening. Remove by pulling straight up.Remove the lint and replace the screen.Outside• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Neveruse harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers.• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with dilutedchlorine bleach [1/2 cup(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse severaltimes with clear water.• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with amixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or,touch residue with the sticky side of the tape orlabel.• Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboardor thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs toprevent damage to floor.Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryerat any time. They can damage the finish or controls.• Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lintscreen from using dryer-added fabric softenersheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lintscreen in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly andreplace. Do not operate the dryer without the lintscreen in place.• If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfastfabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mildliquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residuebefore drying the next load.• Every 18 months an authorized servicer shouldclean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct.These areas can collect lint and dust over time. Anexcessive amount of lint build-up could result ininefficient drying and possible fire hazard.21

Avoid ServiceChecklistOCCURRENCEDryer does not start.Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The listincludes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materialsin this dryer.POSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTIONElectrical power cord is not securely Make sure the plug fits tightly in wall outlet.plugged in or plug may be loose.Dryer runs but won't heat.House fuse blown or circuit breakertripped.Thermal limiter tripped.There are 2 house fuses in the dryercircuit. If 1 of the 2 fuses is blown, thedrum may turn but the heater will notoperate.Gas supply valve is not open (gasmodels).Dryer does not have enough air supplyto support the burner flame (gasmodels).LP gas supply tank is empty or therehas been a utility interruption of naturalgas (gas models).Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse.Make sure electrical line is not overloaded and thedryer is on a separate circuit.Call authorized service person for replacement.Replace fuse.Check to make sure supply valve is open. SeeINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for procedure.See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.Refill or replace tank.Dryer should heat when utility service is restored.Drying cycle takes too long, Lint screen is clogged with lint.outside of the dryer feels toohot or smells hot.Exhaust duct requirements have notbeen met.Make sure all lint has been removed from the dryerlint screen before starting each cycle.Exhaust duct must be at least 4 inches in diameterand made of rigid or flexible metal.When in place, the duct must have no more than two90° bends and must not exceed length listed inINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.Excessive wrinkling.Electric dryer is connected to a 208 voltcircuit.Drying procedures have not beenfollowed.Outside exhaust hood or exhaust ductmay be clogged or restricted.High humidity.Dryer is overloaded.Items left in dryer too long.Insufficient sorting of items.Drying temperature too high.Drying time will be 20% longer than drying on a 240volt 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.22

Avoid ServiceChecklistBefore calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includescommon occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this dryer.OCCURRENCEScratching orchipping of thedrum finish.POSSIBLE CAUSEForeign objects such as coins, pins, clipsor buttons are inside the dryer.Permanently attached items such as beltbuckles, zippers and fasteners may behitting the inside of the drum.SOLUTIONAlways remove foreign objects from pocketsbefore laundering. Remove objects from drumand restart dryer.It may be necessary to baste a scrap ofmaterial securely around ornaments beforedrying to prevent scratching and damage tothe dryer.Drum damage caused by foreign objects orpermanently attached items is not coveredby the warranty.23

FRIGIDAIRE DRYER WARRANTYYour Frigidaire product is protected by this warrantySample warranty - always checkwarranty with productWARRANTYPERIODFRIGIDAIRE, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZEDSERVICERS, WILL:THE CONSUMER WILL BERESPONSIBLE FOR:FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYOne year from originalpurchase date.Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any partsof this appliance which prove to be defective inmaterials or workmanship.Costs of service calls that are listed under IMPORTANTRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*LIMITED WARRANTY(Applicable to theState of Alaska)Time period listed above.All of the provisions of the full warranty aboveand the exclusions listed below apply.Costs of the technician's travel to the home and anycosts for pick up and delivery of the appliance requiredbecause of service.Your appliance is warranted by Frigidaire Home Products, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change oradd to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must be performed by Frigidaire or anauthorized Frigidaire servicer.*IMPORTANTRESPONSIBILITIESOF THE CONSUMEREXCLUSIONSThis warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer isresponsible for the items listed below:1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with theappliance and in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses,repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring.4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards,shelves, etc., which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.5. Damages to finish after installation.6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).This warranty does not cover the following:1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE ANDINCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANYIMPLIED 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 forappliances not in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Frigidaire or its authorizedservicers; use of parts other than genuine Frigidaire Home Products parts; obtained from personsother than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supplyor acts of God.4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readilydetermined.Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the billestablishes the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your bestinterest to obtain and keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You mayalso have other rights that vary from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained bycontacting Frigidaire Home Products:IF YOU NEEDSERVICE800 • 944 • 9044Frigidaire Home ProductsP.O. Box 212378Augusta, GA 30917Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change without notice. Allwarranties are made by White Consolidated Industries, Inc. This warranty applies only in the 50 statesof the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico.24

SECTION B - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS & ELECTRIC DRYERBefore beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will simplify the installation and ensure thedryer 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 editionof the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or in Canada, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.NOTE: The gas service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances and the latest edition of theNational Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or in Canada, CAN/CGA B149.12.NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA C22.2 (latest editions) forHOME USE only. This Dryer is not recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beautysalons, etc.For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity of thisor any other appliance.- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS· Do not try to light any appliance.· Do not touch any electrical switch; 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'sinstructions.· If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency orthe gas supplier.25

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSTools and 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 knife10.1/2 inch open end wrench.ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSELECTRIC DryerCIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with30 amp. minimum time delay fuses or circuit breakers.POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60Hz, Alternating Current. (Canada - 240 volt, singlephase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.)POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT - The dryer MUSTemploy a 3-conductor power supply cord NEMA 10-30type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp.,with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturnedends or closed loop connectors and marked for usewith clothes dryers. If being installed in a manufactured(mobile) home, the dryer MUST employ a 4-conductorpower supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (asrequired) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp., with4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned endsor closed loop connectors and marked for use withclothes dryers. See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSFOR A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.(Canada - 4-wire power supply cord is installed ondryer.)OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R receptacleto be located so the power supply cord is accessiblewhen the dryer is in the installed position. (Canada -NEMA 14-30R receptacle.)OUTLETRECEPTACLE(COPPER)SUBJECT TO LOCALREGULATIONSGAS DryerCIRCUIT - Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused witha 15 amp. maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker.POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 120 volt single phase, 60Hz, Alternating Current.POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped witha 120 volt 3-wire power cord.NOTE: Do not underany circumstancesremove groundingprong from plug.3 WIRE GROUNDED NEUTRAL120-240 VOLT 60 CYCLEMAIN FUSE BOX30 AMP DELAYED ACTIONFUSESOR CIRCUIT BREAKERNEUTRAL WIRENEMA 10-30R (COPPER)GROUNDING PRONGEXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSUse only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid orflexible metal duct and approved vent hood which hasa swing-out damper(s) that open when the dryer is inoperation. When the dryer stops, the dampersautomatically close to prevent drafts and the entranceof insects and rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet,maintain a minimum of 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearancebetween the vent hood and the ground or any otherobstruction.The following are specificrequirements for proper and safe operation of yourdryer. Failure to follow these instructions cancreate excessive drying times and fire hazards.Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer.Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system andcreate a fire hazard and restrict air flow. Restricted airflow will increase dryer times. If your present system ismade up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace itwith a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure the presentduct is free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some finelint will be expelled into the laundry area. Anaccumulation of lint in any area of the home can create26

a health and fire hazard. The dryer exhaust systemMUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!Do not allow combustible materials (for example:clothing, draperies/curtains, paper) to come in contactwith exhaust system. The dryer MUST NOT beexhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or anyconcealed space of a building which can accumulatelint, resulting in a fire hazard.Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number ofelbows allowed in the "MAXIMUM LENGTH" chartscan cause an accumulation of lint in the exhaustsystem. Plugging the system could create a fire hazard,as well as increase drying times.Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system,nor use any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaustsystem. Lint can become caught in the screen, on thescrews or rivets, clogging the duct work and creating afire hazard as well as increasing drying times. Use anapproved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors,and seal all joints with duct tape. All male duct pipefittings MUST be installed downstream with the flow ofair.Explosion hazard. Do not install thedryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept orstored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be aminimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor. Failureto do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.MAXIMUM LENGTHof 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal DuctVENT HOOD TYPE(Preferred)NumberLouveredof90°Turns4”2½"(10.2 cm)(6.35 cm)0 60 ft. (18.28 m) 48 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)Numberof90°TurnsMAXIMUM LENGTHof 4” (10.2 cm) Dia. Flexible Metal DuctVENT HOOD TYPE(Preferred)Louvered2½"(6.35 cm)(10.2 cm)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 RECOMMENDEDIn installations where the exhaust system is not describedin the charts, the following method must beused to determine if the exhaust system is acceptable:1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer betweenthe dryer and the point the exhaust connects tothe dryer.2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff (cooldown) and start the dryer.3. Read the measurement on the manometer.4. The system back pressure MUST NOT be higherthan 0.75 inches of water column. If the systemback pressure is less than 0.75 inches of watercolumn, the system is acceptable. If themanometer reading is higher than 0.75 inches ofwater column, the system is too restrictive and theinstallation is unacceptable.Although vertical orientation of the exhaust system isacceptable, certain extenuating circumstances couldaffect the performance of the dryer:• Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.• Venting vertical through a roof may expose theexhaust system to down drafts causing an increasein vent restriction.CORRECTINCORRECT• Running the exhaust system through anuninsulated area may cause condensation andfaster accumulation of lint.• Compression or crimping of the exhaust systemwill cause an increase in vent restriction.INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN CORRECT DIRECTION27The exhaust system should be inspected and cleaneda minimum of every 18 months with normal usage.The more the dryer is used, the more often you shouldcheck the exhaust system and vent hood for properoperation.

EXHAUST DIRECTIONAll dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rearexhausting. However, on electric dryers, exhausting canbe to the right or left side of the cabinet or the bottomof the dryer. On gas dryers, exhausting can be to theright side of the cabinet or the bottom of the dryer.Directional exhausting can be accomplished byinstalling Exhaust Kit, P/N 131456800, availablethrough your parts distributor. Follow the instructionssupplied with the kit.EXHAUST DUCT LOCATING DIMENSIONS3 3/4"(9.5 cm)SAME AS OTHER SIDE5 7/8"(15 cm)13 1/2"(34 cm)GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS4 3/8"(11 cm)3 3/4"(9.5 cm)(9.5 cm)Replace copper connecting pipe thatis not plastic-coated. Stainless steel or plasticcoatedbrass MUST be used.1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or inthe absence of local codes, with the National FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) or inCanada, the current CAN/CGA B149.2. The gas supply line should be of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm)pipe.3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be usedto connect your dryer to the gas supply line. Thetubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel orplastic-coated brass.4. The gas supply line MUST have an individualshutoff valve.5. A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping,accessible for test gauge connection, MUST beinstalled immediately upstream of the gas supplyconnection to the dryer.6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gassupply piping system during any pressure testingof the gas supply piping system at test pressures inexcess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supplypiping system during any pressure testing of thegas supply piping system at test pressures equal toor less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).LOCATION OF YOUR DRYERDO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outsideweather conditions.2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains,drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow ofcombustion and ventilation air.3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximumslope of 1 inch (2.54 cm).INSTALLATION IN RECESS OR CLOSET1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess orcloset, MUST be exhausted outdoors.2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed inthe same closet as the Gas dryer.3. Your dryer needs the space around it for properventilation.DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER IN A CLOSETWITH A SOLID DOOR.4. A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 square cm)of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom ofthe door, is required. Air openings are required tobe unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvereddoor with equivalent air openings for the full lengthof the door is acceptable.MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES (Inches)FRONT SIDES REAR TOPAlcove or Undercounter 0 (0 cm) 0 (0 cm)0 (0 cm)15 (38.1 cm)Closet 1 (2.54 cm)0 (0 cm)0 (0 cm)15 (38.1 cm)Closet door ventilation required: 2 louvered openingseach 60 square inches (387 square centimeters) — 3inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door.THIS DRYER MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.5. The following illustrations show minimum clearancedimensions for proper operation in a recess or closetinstallation.28

60 SQ. IN.(387.1 SQ.0" (0 cm)15"(38.1 cm)1" (2.54 cm)0" (0 cm)60 SQ. IN.(387.1 SQ. CM)CLOSET DOOR0" (0 cm)NOTE: Under counter and stack models - 0 inches (0 cm)for sides, rear, and top.1" (2.54 cm)0" (0 cm)0" (0 cm)UNDER COUNTER INSTALLATIONIf an under counter* installation is desired, the dryer MUST have a top sheetkit installed, P/N 131629100. Kit is available from an authorized partsdistributor.*Custom-sized countertop is required.MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, notbeneath the mobile home) using metal ducting thatwill not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions.Rigid metal duct is preferred.2. If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneaththe mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust systemMUST terminate outside the enclosure with thetermination securely fastened to the mobile homestructure.3. When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, a29provision must be made for outside make up air. Thisprovision is to be not less than twice the area of thedryer exhaust outlet.4. This dryer MUST be fastened to the floor. Mobile HomeInstallation Kit No. 169840 is available from yourdealer.5. Refer to pages 2 and 3 for other important ventingrequirements.6. Installation MUST conform to current ManufacturedHome Construction & Safety Standard (which is aFederal Regulation Title 24 CFR-Part 32-80) or whensuch standard is not applicable, with American

National Standard for Mobile Homes. In Canada,the CSA Z240 is applicable.The dryer is designed under ANSI Z21.5.1 for HOME USE only.UNDER COUNTER & STACK MODELSROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS26 7/8”(68.3 cm)ELECTRICCONNECTION13 1/2"(34.4 cm)2 9/16”(6.5 cm)UNDERCOUNTER34 5/8"(87.9 cm)36"(91.5 cm)3 1/4”(9.5 cm)3/8" (0.96 cm) DIA.GAS PIPE 1” (2.54 cm)REAR VIEW47 1/2"(120.7 cm)DOOR OPEN 90°4 3/8"(11.1 cm)OPTIONALVENT KNOCKOUT3027”(68.6 cm)SIDE VIEW3 3/4"(9.5 cm)

TOP CONSOLE MODELSROUGH-IN DIMENSIONS(68.3 cm)ELECTRIC CONNECTIONUNPACKING1. Using the four shipping carton corner posts (twoon each side), carefully lay the dryer on its leftside and remove foam shipping base.To prevent damage, do not use thecontrol panel as a means to pick up or move thedryer.NOTE: On under counter model clothes dryers, thetop panel may be removed for installation.2. Return the dryer to an upright position.(6.5 cm)13 1/2"(34.4(110.7 cm)cm) 36"(91.5 cm)FOAMSHIPPINGPAD(9.5 cm)3/8" (0.96 cm) DIA.GAS PIPEREAR VIEW(2.54 cm)PACKINGREVERSING DOOR SWING47 1/2"(120.7cm)4 3/8"(11.1 cm)OPTIONALVENT KNOCKOUTYour dryer is designed so the door swing may bereversed at any time without additional parts.Conversion is accomplished by transferring hingesto the opposite side of the cabinet.To change the direction of the door opening:1. Open the dryer door. Remove the four hingehole plugs from the left side of the door opening.Place nearby for future installation. NOTE: Youmay need a plastic knife to help pull out theplugs. Be careful not to scratch the paint.2. Remove the four screws that secure the doorhinges to the dryer front panel. NOTE: Removeone screw from each of the two hinges first. Holdthe door firmly before removing the last twoscrews.3. Rotate the door 180° and reinstall the doorhinges to the dryer front panel with the fourscrews.4. Install the four hinge hole plugs in the open screwholes on the right side of the door opening.(68.6 cm)SIDE VIEW3 3/4"(9.5 cm)31

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTSNon-Canadian ELECTRIC DryerDANGER Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electricalshock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are indoubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONALL ELECTRIC DryersREMOVE 4 SCREWS(ONE FROM EACHHINGE FIRST)The following are specificrequirements for proper and safe electricalinstallation of your dryer. Failure to follow theseinstructions can create electrical shock and/or afire hazard.This appliance MUST be properly grounded.Electrical shock can result if the dryer is not properlygrounded. Follow the instructions in this manual forproper grounding.Do not use an extension cord with this dryer. Someextension cords are not designed to withstand theamounts of electrical current this dryer utilizes and canmelt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. Locatethe dryer within reach of the receptacle for the lengthpower cord to be purchased, allowing some slack inthe cord. Refer to the pre-installation requirements inthis manual for the proper power cord to be purchased.A U.L. approved strain relief must be installed ontopower cord. If the strain relief is not attached, the cordcan be pulled out of the dryer and can be cut by anymovement of the cord, resulting in electrical shock.Do not use an aluminum wired receptacle with acopper wired power cord and plug (or vice versa). Achemical reaction occurs between copper andaluminum and can cause electrical shorts. The properwiring and receptacle is a copper wired power cordwith a copper wired receptacle.NOTE: Dryers operating on 208 volt power supply willhave longer drying times than operating on 240 voltpower supply.For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:1. The dryer MUST be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce therisk of electrical shock by a path of least resistancefor electrical current.2. If your dryer is equipped with a power supply cordhaving an equipment-grounding conductor and agrounding plug, the plug MUST be plugged into anappropriate, copper wired receptacle that is properlyinstalled and grounded in accordance with all localcodes and ordinances. If in doubt, call a licensedelectrician.For a permanently connected dryer:1. The dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal,permanent wiring system; or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuitconductors and connected to the equipmentgroundingterminal or lead on the appliance.Canadian ELECTRIC DryerDANGER Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electricalshock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are indoubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:1. The dryer must be grounded. In the event of amalfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce therisk of electrical shock by a path of least resistancefor electrical current.2. Since your dryer is equipped with a power supplycord having an equipment-grounding conductor anda grounding plug, the plug must be plugged into anappropriate outlet that is properly installed andgrounded in accordance with all local codes andordinances. If in doubt, call a licensed electrician.ALL GAS DryersThis dryer is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)plug for your protection against shock hazard and32

should be plugged directly into a properly groundedthree-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove thegrounding prong from this plug.GREENGROUNDSCREWGREENNEUTRALGROUNDWIRESILVER TERMINAL8. Tighten the strain relief nut securely so that the strainrelief does not turn.9. Reinstall the terminal block cover.GREENGROUNDSCREWGREEN POWER CORDGROUND WIRE SILVER TERMINALTERMINAL BLOCKNUTTIGHTEN NUTTO THESETHREADSGREENNEUTRALGROUNDWIREREDSTRAINRELIEFMOUNTINGBRACKETBLACKWHITENUTTIGHTENNUTTO THESETHREADSSTRAINRELIEFMOUNTINGBRACKETELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSFOR 3-WIRE SYSTEMNon-Canadian ELECTRIC DryerPOWER CORD1. Remove the screws securing the terminal blockaccess cover and the strain relief mounting bracketlocated on the back of the dryer upper corner.2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief into the powercord entry hole of the mounting bracket. Fingertighten the nut only at this time.3. Thread a U.L. approved 30 amp. power cord, NEMA10-30 Type SRDT, through the strain relief.4. Attach the power cord neutral (center wire) conductorto the silver colored center terminal on the terminalblock. Tighten the screw securely.5. Attach the remaining two power cord outerconductors to the outer brass colored terminals onthe terminal block. Tighten both screws securely.Do not make a sharp bend or crimpwiring/ conductor at connections.6. Reattach the strain relief mounting bracket to theback of the dryer with two screws. Tighten screwssecurely.7. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmlyagainst the power cord.33POWERCORDELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSFOR 4-WIRE SYSTEMNon-Canadian ELECTRIC Dryer1. Remove the screws securing the terminal blockaccess cover and the strain relief mounting bracketlocated on the back of the dryer upper corner.2. Install a U.L. approved strain relief in the entry holeof the mounting bracket. Finger tighten the nut onlyat this time.3. Remove the green neutral ground wire from thegreen ground screw located above the terminalblock.TYPICAL 4CONDUCTORRECEPTACLETYPICAL 4CONDUCTORCORDBLACK 240VWHITENEUTRALRED 240VGREEN GROUND30 AMP NEMA 14-30 TYPE SRDT OR ST4. Thread a U.L. approved 30 amp power cord, NEMA14-30 type ST or SRDT through the strain relief.5. Attach the green power cord ground wire to thecabinet with the green ground screw.6. Attach the white (neutral) power cord conductor fromthe power cord and the green ground wire from thedryer harness to the silver-colored center terminal

on the terminal block. Tighten the screw securely.7. Attach the red and black power cord conductors tothe outer brass-colored terminals on the terminalblock.Do not make a sharp bend or crimpwiring/ conductor at the connections.8. Tighten the screws securing the cord restraint firmlyagainst the power cord.9. Tighten the strain relief nut securely so the strainrelief does not turn.10.Reinstall the terminal block access cover.INSTALLATION1. GAS CONNECTION (Gas dryers only)a. Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at therear of the dryer.NOTE: DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gasservice without converting the gas valve. An L.P.conversion kit (P/N 131776600) must beinstalled by a qualified gas technician.b. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D. semi-rigid orapproved pipe from gas supply line to the 3/8inch (0.96 cm) pipe located on the back of thedryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to0.96 cm) reducer for a connection. Apply anapproved thread sealer that is resistant to thecorrosive action of liquefied gases on all pipeconnections.c. Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line.d. Test all connections by brushing on a soapy watersolution. NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKSWITH AN OPEN FLAME.2. Connect the exhaust duct to outside exhaustsystem. Use duct tape to seal all joints.3. With the dryer in its final position, adjust one ormore of the legs until the dryer is resting solid onall four legs. Place a level on top of the dryer. THEDRYER MUST BE LEVEL AND RESTING SOLIDON ALL FOUR LEGS. Turn the lock nuts on eachof the four legs up toward the base of the dryer andsnug with a 1/2 inch open end wrench.4. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet. NOTE:Check to ensure the power is off at circuit breaker/fuse box before plugging the power cord into theoutlet.5. Turn on the power at the circuit breaker/fuse box.Before operating the dryer, make surethe dryer area is clear and free from combustiblematerials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors. Alsosee that nothing (such as boxes, clothing, etc.)obstructs the flow of combustion and ventilation air.6. Run the dryer through a cycle check for properoperation.NOTE: On gas dryers, before the burner will light,it is necessary for the gas line to be bled of air. Ifthe burner does not light within 45 seconds the firsttime the dryer is turned on, the safety switch willshut the burner off. If this happens, turn the timerto "OFF" and wait 5 minutes before making anotherattempt to light.7. If your dryer does not operate, please review the"Avoid Service Checklist" located in your Owner'sGuide before calling for service.8. Place these instructions in a location near the dryerfor future reference.NOTE: A wiring diagram is located inside the dryerconsole or under the top panel.REPLACEMENT PARTSIf replacement parts are needed for your dryer, contactthe source where you purchased your dryer.Label all wires prior to disconnectionwhen servicing controls. Wiring errors can causeimproper and dangerous operation. Verify properoperation after servicing.Destroy the carton and plastic bags afterthe dryer is unpacked. Children might use them forplay. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plasticsheets can become airtight chambers causingsuffocation. Place all materials in a garbage containeror make materials inaccessible to children.The instructions in this manual and allother literature included with this dryer are not meantto cover every possible condition and situation thatmay occur. Good safe practice and caution MUST beapplied when installing, operating and maintaining anyappliance.34

SECTION D - HOW THECOMPONENTS WORKClothes dryers remove moisture from clothes by pullingair, either warmed or room temperature, through theclothes while they are being tumbled by a turning drum.The moisture from the clothes is exhausted throughthe dryer vent system to the outside of the house.The basic components are :DrumDrive motor and blowerGasHeat SourceElectric35

Control thermostatTimerOnce inside the dryer cavity the air is drawn betweenthe rear wall of the dryer and the plenum. The holes inthe plenum allow the air to be drawn across the heatingelement. In any cycle, other than Air Fluff, the heatingelement heats the air as it passes through.AirflowSince the moisture in the clothes is removed by air movingthrough the drum, it is important to understand thecomplete air flow system.Airflow electric dryers:Room air enters the dryer through a louvered panel inthe rear right-hand corner of the dryer.36

The air then is drawn into the drum through the holes inthe rear of the drum.The air passes through the drum picking up moistureand is drawn though the lint filter into the ductwork atthe front of the dryer.Airflow gas dryers:The airflow in gas dryers is similar to electric dryers exceptfor the heat source and the rear of the drum. Theair enter the cavity through the louvered opening in theright rear corner of the dryer. The air is pull across thegas burner, through the burner chamber and is ducted tothe rear of the drum.The air enters the fan housing and is pushed out theexhaust vent to the outside of the house.The drum is the same as in the electric dryer, except itdoes not have a heat baffle on it.37

1. Air being drawn in around the door opening, betweenthe drum and the front panel, or around the foam sealbetween the front duct and the blower housing, replacessome of the air being drawn through the drumand lowers the efficiency of the dryer.Note:An air leak that occurs around the dooropening or between the drum and the frontpanel usually will cause lint to build up onthe inner panel of the door.2. Air being pushed out around the blower housingor vent pipe inside the dryer, allows some of themoisture that has been removed from the clothesto be recirculated.Short unrestricted vents:Airflow problems:The venting system in the dryer is designed to operateunder some back pressure. This back pressure isneeded to slow the airflow and allow the air to be heatedbefore it passes through the clothes.Airflow problems are usually caused by restrictions,leaks or short unrestricted vents resulting in longer dryingtimes, hotter dryer surfaces and in extreme casescausing the thermal limiter to open on electric dryers.Note:With short direct vent runs; such as you havewhen the dryer is installed against an outsidewall, use a 2 1/2” vent cap rather than a 4”vent cap.Restrictions:Restrictions can occur any place in the airflow system,but the most common are:1. Installing the dryer in a small inclosed area; suchas a closet without a louvered door that reducesthe intake air.2. Fan problems caused by either a slow runningmotor, a broken or deformed fan blade or adeformed fan housing.3. A lint restriction in the lint screen area. Operatormay not be cleaning the lint screen before using.Electrical Operation (Electric Dryers Models WithoutElectronic Moisture Sensor):Note:L1REDSIGNALSWITCHBAlways refer to the wiring diagram orschematic with the product.120 VACCYCLE SIGNALCWHTNGRNCABINET240 VACBLUENCCWHT 4DOORSWITCHNO120 VACSTARTGRAY62STARTSWITCHL2BLK4. A restriction in the exhaust system in the housecaused by the design of the vent, such as; thediameter of the vent pipe being too small, too long,too many right angles, or a collapsed or lint restrictedvent pipe.XRTMTMTHERMALLIMITER4.4KYELRUN5MOTORTANGRN1CABINETBASEYELBLKHEATER4500 WATTSNote:Air leaks:Problems caused by the vent pipe in the houseare not cover under the product warranty.TIMERAORG4152FABRICSELECTORSWITCHBLUEREDBLK28KCONTROLTHERMOSTATORG/BLKHIGH LIMITTHERMOSTATTwo types of air leaks may occur:38

Auto Dry CycleWhen the dryer is connected to electrical power, line 1is connected to terminal B of the timer and the inputterminal of the cycle signal switch. When the timer isset to the Auto Dry cycle, contacts B to C and B to A inthe timer are closed. This provides power to four circuits;the drive motor circuit, timer motor circuit, heatingcircuit and cycle signal circuit.Drive Motor Circuit:When contacts B to C are closed, line 1 is appliedthrough the thermal limiter (a non-resettable fusemounted on the rear wall of the dryer) to terminal M4 ofthe drive motor. Terminal M4 is connected inside themotor to one side of the thermal overload. (The thermaloverload protects the motor from being damaged by overheating.)The other side of the thermal overload is connectedto one end of both the run winding and the startwinding of the drive motor. When the motor is not turning,the other end of the start winding is connected internallyto terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contactof the motor centrifugal switch. The other end of the runwinding is also connected internally to terminal M5.When the motor is not turning, the start winding andthe run winding are connected in parallel. TerminalM5 of the motor is connected to the start switch, whichis connected to neutral through the door switch. Whenthe start switch is activated, with the dryer door closed,line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the startand run windings of the drive motor. With power appliedto both the start and run windings, the motor startsto turn.39When the speed of the motor reaches about 80% ofit’s normal run speed the contacts of the centrifugalswitch change from NC to NO, opening the circuit tothe start winding and connecting the run winding tomotor terminal M6. Terminal M6 is connected to neutralthrough the door switch. The start winding is nowout of the circuit and the run winding circuit is bypassingthe start switch, so the switch can be released withoutinterrupting power to the run winding.The drive motor preforms two tasks in the dryer. Apulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses abelt to drive the dryer drum. The blower wheel is attachedto the other end of the motor shaft to pull the airthrough the clothes and force it out the exhaust vent.The Timer Motor Circuit:When timer contacts B to C close, line 1 is applied toone end of the timer motor winding. The other end ofthe timer motor winding is connected to one end of theheater through a 4400 Ohm dropping resistor that allowsthe 120 volt timer motor to operate in a 240 volt circuitwithout burning up. The other end of the heater is connectedto line 2 by a centrifugal switch in the motor wheneverthe motor is turning. The circuit formed by contactsB and C of the timer, the timer motor and the droppingresistor are in parallel with a circuit formed by contactsB and A of the timer, contacts 1 and 2 of the fabric selectorswitch, the contacts of the control thermostat andthe contacts of the high limit thermostat. This circuithas either zero resistance when the contacts of the controlthermostat are closed or infinity resistance when thecontacts of the control thermostat are open. Since electricalcurrent follows the path of least resistance, whenthe contacts of the control thermostat are closed all thecurrent flow is through the circuit formed by contacts Band A of the timer, contacts 1 and 2 of fabric selectorswitch, the contacts of the control thermostat and thecontacts of the high limit thermostat. With no currentflowing through the timer motor winding, the timer motordoes not turn. When the heat in the dryer opens thecontacts of the control thermostat the only path for currentflow is through the circuit formed by the timer motorwinding and the dropping resistor. With current flowingthrough the timer motor winding, the timer advances. Atthe start of the cycle the amount of heat energy neededto drive the moisture from the clothes slows the temperaturerise in the dryer and the contacts of the controlthermostat remain closed preventing the timer from advancing.As the clothes dry, it takes less heat energy tomaintain the temperature in the drum. This causes thecontacts of the control thermostat to be open a higherpercentage of the time allowing the timer motor to runmore.The Heating Circuit:Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 ofthe fabric selector switch. The fabric selector switchallows the dryer to be set to operate at Regular temperature,Low temperature and Air Fluff. In the Air Fluff settingthe drum turns but the heater does not operate.

Whenever the fabric selector switch is set to either Regularor Low, contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 isapplied to the contacts of the control thermostat. Whenthe fabric selector switch is set to Low, contacts 4 to 5of the switch are also closed connecting the windings ofthe small heater in the control thermostat to line 2 throughthe second centrifugal switch in the motor. When thedrive motor is running and the contacts of the controlthermostat are closed current flow through the heater.The heat from the heater causes the thermostat to cycleat a lower drum temperature.The control thermostat senses the temperature of theair in the blower housing and controls the temperature inthe dryer by opening and closing the heater circuit. Whenthe temperature in the drum is below the cycle temperature,the contacts are closed, connecting line 1 to thehigh limit thermostat. The high limit thermostat is asafety device that prevents the dryer from overheating ifthe contacts of the control thermostat fail closed. Thecontacts of the high limit thermostat are normally closedand are set to open at a temperature above the cyclingtemperature of the control thermostat. From the outputterminal of the high limit thermostat, line 1 is connectedto one side of the element. The other side of the heatingelement is connected to line 2 through the contacts ofthe second centrifugal switch in the drive motor. Thisswitch prevents power from being applied to the elementif the motor is not running.The Cycle Signal Circuit:The end of cycle signal circuit is made up of a signalswitch and the cycle signal (buzzer). The signal switchand the cycle signal are connected in series with oneanother and in parallel with terminals B and C of thetimer. Terminal B and one side of the signal switch areconnected to line 1. Terminal C and one side of thecycle signal are connected through the motor centrifugalswitch to neutral. When the dryer is operating, terminalB is connected to terminal C by contacts B and Cof the timer and the cycle signal circuit is shorted out.At the end of the cycle, contacts B and C open and if thesignal switch is closed, current flows through cycle signal(about 5 seconds) until the motor stops and the centrifugalswitch opens.Timed Dry CycleThe time dry cycle operates the same as the auto drycycle except for the operation of the timer motor. Whenthe dial is turned to the timed dry section, contacts TMto X in the timer close connecting the timer motor toneutral through the centrifugal switch in the motor. Thetimer motor then runs continuously until contacts B to Cof the timer opens and the motor stops.Electrical Operation (Electric Dryer with ElectronicMoisture Sensor)Note:Always refer to the wiring diagram orschematic with the product.Sample wiring diagram for models with electronic moisture sensor40

Auto Dry Regular CycleWhen the dryer is connected to electrical power line 1is connected to terminal B of the timer and one side ofthe drum light. When the timer is set to the Auto Drycycle contacts B to C and B to A are closed. Thisprovides power at the start of the cycle to four circuits;the drive motor circuit, timer motor circuit, electronicmoisture sensor control circuit and the heating circuit.Drive Motor Circuit:When contacts B to C are closed, line 1 is appliedthrough the thermal limiter (a non resettable fusemounted on the rear wall of the dryer) to terminal M4 ofthe door switch. The start winding is now out of thecircuit and the run winding circuit is bypassing the startswitch, so the switch can be released without interruptingpower to the run winding.The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer. Apulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses abelt to drive the dryer drum. The blower wheel is attachedto the other end of the motor shaft and pulls theair through the clothes and forces it out the exhaustvent.The Timer Motor Circuit:When timer contacts B to C close, line 1 is applied toone end of the timer motor winding. The other end ofthe timer motor winding is connected to terminal TM ofthe timer. Terminal TM is connected to neutral throughterminals P4 and P5 of the electronic moisture sensorcontrol, the start switch (when the motor is not running)and through the centrifugal switch in the motor (whenthe motor is running). Current flow through the timermotor in the auto dry cycle, is controlled by the electronicmoisture sensor control. The control circuit inthe electronic moisture sensor control is in series withthe timer motor. The electronic moisture sensor controlmeasures the capacitance between the two sensorbars located in the vent cover.the drive motor. Terminal M4 is connected in the motorto one side of the thermal overload. (The thermal overloadprotects the motor from being damaged by overheating.)The other side of the thermal overload is connectedto one end of both the run winding and the startwinding of the drive motor. When the motor is not turning,the other end of the start winding is connected internallyto terminal M5 of the motor through the NC contactof the motor centrifugal switch. The other end of the runwinding is also connected internally to terminal M5.When the motor is not turning the start winding andthe run winding are connected in parallel. TerminalM5 of the motor is connected to the start switch, whichis connected to neutral through the door switch. Whenthe start switch is activated, with the dryer door closed,line 1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the startand run windings of the drive motor. With power appliedto both the start and run windings, the motor startsto turn.When the speed of the motor reaches about 80% of itsnormal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switchchange from NC to NO, opening the circuit to the startwinding and connecting the run winding to motor terminalM6. Terminal M6 is connected to neutral through41When wet clothes are placed in the dryer, the clothestouch the sensor bars and the moisture lowers the capacitancebetween the bars. The electronic moisturesensor control reads this and increases the resistancebetween terminals P4 and P5. When resistance is increasedin a series circuit, the current flow in the circuitis reduced. The increase in resistance inside thecontrol lowers the current flow through the timer motorbelow the level needed to operate the motor, preventingthe timer from advancing. As the moisture is removedfrom the clothes, the capacitance between thebars increases. When the increase in capacitancesatisfies the electronic moisture control, the electronicmoisture control removes the resistance between terminalsP4 and P5, increasing the current flow throughthe timer motor, causing the motor to advance.

Note:In the auto regular cycle, the timer motor canrun for 51 minutes. The cycle time can be 51min plus the time current flow is being shuntedby the electronic moisture sensor control.The Heating Circuit:Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 ofthe fabric selector switch. The fabric selector switchallows the dryer to be set to operate at High temperature,Medium temperature, Low temperature or Air Fluff.In the Air Fluff setting the drum turns but the heaterdoes not operate. Whenever the fabric selector switchis set to either High, Medium or Low, contact 1 is closedto contact 2 and line 1 is applied to the contacts of thecontrol thermostat. When the fabric switch is set toeither Medium or Low, power is applied to a small heaterin the control thermostat, and the control thermostat isthen cycled by a combination of heat from the thermostatheater and heat in the drum. When the fabric selectorswitch is set to Medium, contacts 3 to 5 of theswitch are closed connecting the series circuit formedby a 2400 Ohm resister and the windings of the smallheater in the control thermostat to line 2. When thefabric selector switch is set to Low, contacts 4 to 5 ofthe switch are closed connecting the windings of thesmall heater in the control thermostat to line 2. Sincemore current flows through the thermostat heater inthe Low setting, the control thermostat cycles at a lowerdrum temperature than Medium.The control thermostat senses the temperature of theair in the blower housing and controls the temperaturein the dryer by opening and closing the heater circuit.When the temperature in the drum is below the cycletemperature, the contacts are closed, connecting line1 to the high limit thermostat. The high limit thermostatis a safety device that prevents the dryer from overheatingif the contacts of the control thermostat failclosed. The contacts of the high limit thermostat arenormally closed and are set to open at a temperatureabove the cycling temperature of the control thermostat.From the output terminal of the high limit thermostat,line 1 is connected to one side of the element.The other side of the element is connected to line 2through the contacts of the second centrifugal switchin the drive motor. This switch prevents power frombeing applied to the element if the motor is not running.The Cycle Signal Circuit:The cycle signal circuit is made up of the cycle signal(buzzer) and signal switch which allows the customerto active and deactivate the cycle signal feature. Whencontacts B to C of the timer are closed or contacts B toS of the timer are closed and the extra care switch is setto ON, line 1 is connected to one side of the cycle signal.The other side of the cycle signal is connected tothe signal switch. When the signal switch is set to ONthe contacts of the switch are closed connecting thecircuit to terminal H of the timer. A Pulsar cam, locatednext to the cycle signal cam and rotating at 12 revolutionsper hour, allows contacts H to X to close for 5seconds +/-3 seconds.PULSAR CAMAuto Dry Knits and Delicates Cycle:The auto dry knits and delicates cycle operates thesame as the auto dry regular cycle except for the lengthof time the timer motor can run (36 minutes) and theextra care feature capability. When the extra care featureis selected, the dryer tumbles an extra 16.5 minutesat the end of the cycle without heat. During the16.5 minutes, the end of cycle signal will sound 5 to 7times.Drive Motor and Heating Circuits:The drive motor and heat circuits operate the same as inthe regular auto dry cycle.Timed Dry CycleWhen the timed dry cycle is selected a drying time upto 73.5 minutes may be set by turning the timer dial.When the cycle is started, the timer motor runs continuouslyfor the time set and at the end of the cyclethe end of cycle signal sounds one or two times.Drive Motor and Heating Circuits:DRIVECAMThe drive motor and heat circuits operate the same as inthe regular auto dry cycle.42

Permanent Press Cycle:The permanent press cycle operates the same as theauto dry knits and delicate cycle except the timer motorrun time is 28.5 minutes.Drive Motor, Heating and End of Cycle Circuits:The drive motor, heating and end of cycle circuits operatethe same as in the regular auto dry cycle.Electrical Operation (Gas Dryers Models Without Electronic Moisture Sensor)Note:Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product.Auto Dry CycleWhen the dryer is connected to electrical power, line 1is connected to terminal B of the timer and the inputterminal of the signal switch. When the timer is set tothe Auto Dry cycle, contacts B to C and B to A areclosed. This provides power to four circuits; the drivemotor circuit, timer motor circuit, heating circuit and cyclesignal circuit.Drive Motor Circuit:When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied toterminal M4 of the drive motor. Terminal M4 is connectedin the motor to one side of the thermal overload. (Thethermal overload protects the motor from being damagedby overheating). The other side of the thermal overload is43connected to both the run winding and the start windingof the drive motor. When the motor is not turning theother end of the start winding is connected internally toterminal M5 of the motor through the NC contact of themotor centrifugal switch. The other end of the run windingis also connected internally to terminal M5.When the motor is not turning the start winding and therun winding are connected in parallel. Terminal M5 ofthe motor is connected to the start switch which is connectedto neutral through the door switch. When thestart switch is activated, with the dryer door closed, line1 to neutral voltage is applied across both the start andrun windings of the drive motor. With power applied toboth the start and run windings the motor starts to turn.When the speed of the motor reaches about 80% of itsnormal run speed the contacts of the centrifugal switch

change from NC to NO, opening the circuit to the startwinding and connecting the run winding to motor terminalM6. Terminal M6 is connected to neutral throughthe door switch. The Start winding is now out of thecircuit and run winding circuit is bypassing the startswitch, so the switch can be released without interruptingpower to the run winding.The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer. Apulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses abelt to drive the dryer drum. The blower wheel is attachedto the other end of the motor shaft that pulls theair through the clothes and forces it out the exhaustvent.The Timer Motor Circuit:When timer contacts B to C close line 1 is applied toone end of the timer motor winding. The other end ofthe timer motor is connected to terminal TM of the timer.Terminal TM is connected by an internal contact in thetimer to terminal AD of the timer. Terminal AD is connectedto the input side of the high limit thermostat.The high limit thermostat is connected to neutralthrough the coils of the gas valve and the centrifugalswitches of the motor (whenever the motor is turning).The circuit formed by contacts B and C of the timer, thetimer motor and contacts TM and AD are in parallel witha circuit form by contacts B and A of the timer, contacts1 and 2 of the fabric selector switch, and the contacts ofthe control thermostat. This circuit has either zero resistancewhen the contacts of the control thermostatare closed or infinity resistance when the contacts ofthe control thermostat are open. When the contacts ofthe control thermostat are closed, all the current flow isthrough the circuit formed by contacts B and A of thetimer, contacts 1 and 2 of fabric selector switch, and thecontacts of the control thermostat because electricalcurrent follows the path of least resistance. With nocurrent flowing through the timer motor, the timer motordoes not turn. When the heat in the drum opens thecontacts of the control thermostat, the only path for currentflow is through the circuit formed by contacts B andC and contacts TM and AD of the timer and the timermotor winding. With current flowing through the timermotor winding the timer advances. At the start of thecycle the amount of heat energy needed to drive themoisture from the clothes slows the temperature rise inthe dryer and the contacts of the control thermostat remainclosed preventing the timer from advancing. Asthe clothes dry, it takes less heat energy to maintain thetemperature in the drum. This causes the contacts ofthe control thermostat to be open a higher percentage ofthe time allowing the timer motor to run more.The Heating Circuit:Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 of thefabric selector switch. The fabric selector switch allowsthe dryer to be set to operate at Regular temperature,Low temperature and Air Fluff. In the Air Fluff setting thedrum turns but the heater circuit is not activated. Wheneverthe fabric selector switch is set to either Regular orLow contact 1 is closed to contact 2 and line 1 is appliedto the contacts of the control thermostat. Whenthe fabric selector switch is set to Low, contacts 4 to 5of the switch are also closed connecting the windings ofthe small heater in the control thermostat to neutralthrough the centrifugal switch in the motor. When thedrive motor is running and the contacts of the controlthermostat are closed current flows through the heater.The heat from the heater causes the thermostat to cycleat a lower drum temperature.The control thermostat senses the temperature of theair in the blower housing and controls the temperaturein the drum by opening and closing the heater circuit.When the temperature in the drum is below the cycletemperature, the contacts are closed, connecting line1 to the high limit thermostat. The high limit thermostatis a safety device that prevents the dryer fromoverheating, if the contacts of the control thermostatfail closed. The contacts of the high limit thermostatare normally closed and set to open at a temperatureabove the cycling temperature of the control thermostat.From the output terminal of the high limit thermostat,line 1 is connected to one side of the holdingcoil of the gas valve, the secondary coil of the gas valve,and the sensor that is mounted on the combustion chamber.The holding coil, secondary coil, booster coil, sensorand igniter circuits interact with one another to assuresafe operation of the dryer gas burner.burSecondaryBoosterHolding44

The gas valve has two chambers in series and both mustbe opened before gas will flow into the burner. The solenoidthat controls the gas flow through the first chamberhas two coils, the booster coil and the holding coil. Thesolenoid that controls the second chamber has one coilcalled the secondary coil.Ning the second chamber allowing gas to the burner, whichis then ignited by the heat of the igniter. When the contactsof the sensor open, the parallel circuit formed bythe igniter and the booster coil are in series with thesecondary coil which lowers the current flow through theigniter and booster coil. Since it takes less magneticforce to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it, thesecondary coil still remains open when the current throughthe booster coil is reduced. The reduction of currentflow through the igniter reduces heat from the igniter butthe sensor contacts are held open by the heat of theburner flame.The Cycle Signal Circuit:One side of the holding coil, booster coil and igniter areconnected to neutral through the two centrifugal switchesin the motor (that are closed when the motor is running)and the door switch. When power is applied acrossthese circuits, current flows through the holding coil, butthe holding coil does not have enough magnetic force toopen the solenoid by itself. At the same time currentflows through sensor contacts providing power to thebooster coil and the igniter. When current flows throughboth the holding and booster coils, the first chamberopens. The contacts of the sensor are in parallel withthe secondary coil so as long as the contacts of thesensor remain closed, current flow bypasses the secondarycoil, and gas is prevented from flowing throughthe second chamber to the burner.SensorL1The end of cycle signal circuit is made up of signalswitch and the cycle signal (buzzer). The signal switchand the cycle signal are connected in series with oneanother and in parallel with terminals B and C of thetimer. Terminal B and one side of the signal switch areconnect to line 1. Terminal C and one side of the cyclesignal is connected through the motor centrifugal switchto neutral. When the dryer is operating terminal B isconnected to terminal C by contacts B and C of thetimer and the cycle signal circuit is shorted out. At theend of the cycle, contacts B and C open and if thesignal switch is closed current flows through the cyclesignal (about 5 seconds) until the motor stops and thecentrifugal switch opens.Timed Dry Cycle:The time dry cycle operates the same as the auto drycycle except for the operation of the timer motor. Whenthe dial is turned to the timed dry section, contacts TMto TD in the timer close connecting the timer motor toneutral through the centrifugal switch in the motor. Thetimer motor then runs continuously until contacts B toC of the timer opens and the motor stops.IgniterIt is necessary to raise temperature above 1100° F toignite gas. As current flows through the igniter thetemperature of the igniter raises from room temperatureto around 1800° F within 30 seconds. The contacts ofthe sensor are heat sensitive and set to open above theignition temperature of gas. When the sensor contactsopen, current flows through the secondary coil open-45

Electrical Operation (Gas Dryers Models With Electronic Moisture Sensor)Note:Always refer to the wiring diagram or schematic with the product.Sample wiring diagram for models with electronic moisture sensorAuto Dry Regular CycleWhen the dryer is connected to electrical power, line 1is connected to terminal B of the timer and one side ofthe drum light. When the timer is set to the Auto Drycycle, contacts B to C and B to A are closed. Thisprovides power at the start of the cycle to four circuits:the drive motor circuit, timer motor circuit, electronicmoisture sensor circuit and the heating circuit.Drive Motor Circuit:When contacts B to C are closed line 1 is applied toterminal M4 of the drive motor. Terminal M4 is connectedin the motor to one side of the thermal overload.(The thermal overload protects the motor frombeing damaged by overheating.) The other side of thethermal overload is connected to both the run windingand the start winding of the drive motor. When themotor is not turning, the other end of the start windingis connected internally to terminal M5 of the motor,through the NC contact of the motor centrifugal switch.The other end of the run winding is also connected internallyto terminal M5.When the motor is not turning, the start winding and therun winding are connected in parallel. Terminal M5 ofthe motor is connected to the start switch, which is connectedto neutral through the door switch. When thestart switch is activated and the dryer door closed, line 1to neutral voltage is applied across both the start andrun windings of the drive motor. With power applied toboth the start and run windings, the motor starts to turn.When the speed of the motor reaches about 80% of itsnormal run speed, the contacts of the centrifugal switchchange from NC to NO, opening the circuit to the startwinding and connecting the run winding to motor terminalM6. Terminal M6 is connected to neutral throughthe door switch. The start winding is now out of thecircuit and the run winding circuit is bypassing the startswitch so the switch can be released without interruptingpower to the run winding.The drive motor performs two tasks in the dryer. Apulley attached to one end of the motor shaft uses abelt to drive the dryer drum. The blower wheel, attachedto the other end of the motor shaft, pulls the airthrough the clothes and forces it out the exhaust vent.46

The Timer Motor Circuit:When timer contacts B to C close, line 1 is applied toone side of the timer motor. The other side of the timermotor is connected to terminal TM of the timer. TerminalTM is connected to neutral through terminals P4 and P5of the electronic moisture control, the push to start switch(when the motor is not running) and through the centrifugalswitch in the motor (when the motor is running). Currentflow through the timer motor in the auto dry cycle iscontrolled by the electronic moisture sensor control. Thecontrol circuit in the electronic moisture sensor controlis in series with the timer motor. The electronic moisturesensor control measures the capacitance betweenthe two sensor bars located in the vent cover.When wet clothes are placed in the dryer the clothestouch the sensor bars and the moisture lowers the capacitancebetween them. The electronic moisture sensorcontrol reads this and increases the resistance betweenterminals P4 and P5. When resistance is increasedin a series circuit, current flow in the circuit isreduced. The increase in resistance inside the controllowers the current flow through the timer motor belowthe level needed to operate the motor, preventing thetimer from advancing. As the moisture is removed fromthe clothes, the capacitance between the bars increases.When the increase in capacitance satisfies the electronicmoisture control, the electronic moisture controlremoves the resistance between terminals P4 and P5,increasing the current flow through the timer motor, causingthe motor to advance.Fluff. In the Air Fluff setting the drum turns but the heaterdoes not operate. Whenever the fabric selector switch isset to either High, Medium or Low, contact 1 is closed tocontact 2 and line 1 is applied to the control thermostat.When the fabric selector switch is set to either Mediumor Low, power is applied to a small heater in the controlthermostat, and the contacts of the control thermostatare cycled by a combination of heat from the heater andthe heat in the drum. When the fabric selector switch isset to Medium, contacts 3 to 4 of the switch are closedconnecting the series circuit formed by a 560 Ohm resistorand the small heater in the control thermostat toneutral. When the fabric selector switch is set to Low,contacts 4 to 5 of the switch are closed connecting thesmall heater in the control thermostat to neutral. Sincemore current flows through the thermostat heater in theLow setting, the contacts cycle at a lower drum temperaturethan Medium.The control thermostat senses the temperature of theair in the blower housing and controls the temperaturein the dryer by opening and closing the heating circuit.When the temperature in the drum is below the cycletemperature, the contacts of the control thermostat areclosed, connecting line 1 to the high limit thermostat.The high limit thermostat is a safety device that preventsthe dryer from overheating, if the contacts of thecontrol thermostat fail closed. The contacts of the highlimit thermostat are normally closed and are set to openat a temperature above the cycling temperature of thecontrol thermostat. From the output terminal of thehigh limit thermostat, line 1 is connected to one side ofthe holding coil of the gas valve, the secondary coil ofthe gas valve and the sensor that is mounted on theburner chamber.The holding coil, secondary coil, booster coil, sensorand igniter circuits interact with one another to assuresafe operation of the dryer gas burner.Note:In the auto regular cycle the timer motor canrun for 51 minutes. The cycle time can be 51min plus the time current flow is being shuntedby the electronic moisture sensor control.BoosterHoldingThe Heat Circuit:Timer contacts B to A connect line 1 to terminal 1 ofthe fabric selector switch. The fabric selector switchallows the dryer to be set to operate at High temperature,Medium temperature, Low temperature and AirSecondary47

The gas valve has two chambers in series, both must beopened before gas will flow into the burner. The solenoidthat controls the gas flow through the first chamber hastwo coils, the booster coil and the holding coil. Thesolenoid that control the second chamber has one coil,the secondary coil.Nopen, current flows through the secondary coil openingthe second chamber allowing gas to the burner, and isignited by the heat of the igniter. When the contacts ofthe sensor are open, the parallel circuit formed by theigniter and the booster coil are in series with the secondarycoil which lowers the current flow through theigniter and booster coil. Since it takes less magneticforce to hold a solenoid open than it does to open it, thefirst solenoid remains open when the current through thebooster coil is reduced. The reduction of current flowthrough the igniter reduces heat from the igniter but thesensor contacts are held open by the heat of the burnerflame.The Cycle Signal Circuit:The other side of the holding coil, booster coil and igniterare connected to neutral through the two centrifugalswitches in the motor (that are closed when the motoris running) and the door switch. When power is appliedacross these circuits, current flows through theholding coil, but the holding coil does not have enoughmagnetic force to open the solenoid by itself. At thesame time current flows through sensor contacts providingpower to the booster coil and the igniter. When currentflows through both the holding and booster coils,the first chamber opens. The contacts of the sensor arein parallel with the secondary coil so as long as thecontacts of the sensor remain closed, current flow bypassesthe secondary coil, and gas is prevented fromflowing through the second chamber of the valve to theburner.L1The cycle signal circuit is made up of the cycle signal(buzzer), signal switch (which allows the customer toactivate and deactivate the cycle signal feature) and contactsX and H that connect the circuit to neutral. Whencontacts B to C of the timer are closed or contacts B toS of the timer are closed and the extra care switch is setto ON, line 1 is connected to one side of the cycle signal.The other side of the cycle signal is connected tothe signal switch. When signal switch is set to ON thecontacts of the switch are closed, connecting the circuitto terminal H of the timer. A Pulsar cam, located nextto the cycle signal cam and rotating at 12 revolutionsper hour, allows contacts H to X to close for 5 seconds+/-3 seconds.SensorIgniterPULSAR CAMDRIVECAMIt is necessary to raise temperature above 1100° F toignite gas. As current flows through the igniter thetemperature of igniter raises from room temperature toaround 1800° F within 30 seconds. The contacts of thesensor are heat sensitive and set to open above theignition temperature of gas. When the sensor contactsAuto Dry Knits and Delicates Cycle:The auto dry knits and delicates cycle operates thesame as the auto dry regular cycle except for the lengthof time the timer motor can run (36 minutes) and theextra care feature capability. When the extra care fea-48

ture is selected the dryer tumbles an extra 16.5 minutesat the end of the cycle without heat. During the 16.5minutes the end of cycle signal will sound 5 to 7 times.Drive Motor and Heating Circuits:The drive motor and the heating circuits operate thesame as in the regular auto dry cycle.Timed Dry CycleWhen the timed dry cycle is selected, a drying time upto 73.5 minutes may be set by turning the timer dial.When the cycle is started the timer motor runs continuouslyfor the time set. At the end of the cycle theend of cycle signal sounds one or two times.Drive Motor, Heating and Cycle Signal Circuits:The drive motor, the heating and cycle signal circuitsoperate the same as in the regular auto dry cycle.49

SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTSNOTE: Always check the wiring and pin/plug connectors before replacing any component.Electric dryer completely inoperative. 51Gas dryer completely inoperative. 52Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control,motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry. 53Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry. 53Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in Auto dry but not in Timed dry. 54Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls,motor runs but timer does not advance in Auto or Timed dry. 54Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control,timer advances in Timed dry but not in Auto dry. 55Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control,timer does not pause in Auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer. 55Electric and Gas dryers; blower motor runs but drum does not turn. 56Electric and Gas dryers; longer than normal drying times. 56Electric dryers; blower motor runs but dryer does not heat. 57Gas dryers; blower motor runs but dryer does not heat. 58Electric and Gas dryers; dryer over heating. 5950

Electric dryer completely inoperative.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Dryer completelyinoperative.0.Measure the voltagedrop between terminal B ofthe timer and neutral.Defective household powersupply or broken wire betweendryer terminal blockand terminal B of the timer.120 VAC.Turn the timer dial to 40minutes of Timed Dry, close thedoor & measure the voltage dropbetween terminal C of the timerand neutral120 VAC.0.Defectivetimer.0.Measure the voltage dropbetween terminal X of the120 VAC.timer and neutral.Measure the voltage dropbetween terminal M4 of themotor and neutral.Measure the voltage dropbetween the terminal of the startsw. with two wires toit and neutral.0.120VAC.0.120 VAC.Defectivethermallimiter.Defectivedrive motor.Defectivestart sw.Defective Defectivedoor door sw. sw.51

Gas dryer completely inoperative.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Dryer completelyinoperative.0.Measure the voltagedrop between terminal B ofthe timer and neutral.Defective household powersupply or broken wire betweendryer terminal blockand terminal B of the timer.120 VAC.Turn the timer dial to 40minutes of Timed Dry, close thedoor & measure the voltage dropbetween terminal C of the timerand neutral120 VAC.0.Defectivetimer.0.Set the fabric selector sw.to Air Fluff & measure the voltage120 VAC.drop between terminal TD ofthe timer and neutral.Defectivedrive motor.Measure the voltage dropbetween the terminal of the startsw. with two wires toit and neutral.0.120 VACDefectivestart sw.Defective Defectivedoor door sw. sw.52

Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control; motor runs but timer doesnot advance in Auto or Timed dry.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs buttimer does not advancein Auto or Timed dry.0.Turn the timer dial to 40minutes of Timed Dry, close thedoor & measure the voltage dropbetween terminal X of the timerand neutral.120 VAC.Defectivetimer.Open wirebetween terminal Xand terminal M5 ofthe motor.Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control; timer advances in Timeddry but not in Auto dry.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Timer advances inTimed Dry but not inauto dry.0.Set the fabric selector switchto Regular. Turn the timer dial toAuto & measure the voltage dropbetween terminals TM andR of the timer.240 VAC.Does the dry heat?Open 4.4K Ohmresistor.Yes.Open wirebetween terminalR and the highlimit thermostat.No.Defective heateror motor.53

Electric dryers without electronic moisture sensor control; timer advances in Autodry but not in Timed dry.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Timer advances in Autodry but not in Timed dry.Defectivetimer.Gas and Electric dryers with electronic moisture sensor controls; motor runs buttimer does not advance in Auto or Timed Ddry.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs buttimer does not advancein Auto or Timed Dry.0.Turn the timer dial to 40minutes of Timed Dry, close thedoor & measure the voltage dropbetween terminal X of the timerand neutral.120 VAC.Defectivetimer.Open wirebetween terminal Xand terminal M5 ofthe motor.54

Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control; timer advances inTimed dry but not in Auto dry.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Timer advances inTimed Dry but not inAuto Dry.Continuity.Disconnect the electrical plug fromthe electronic moisture sensorcontrol and measure the resistancebetween the two red wires inthe plug.Infinity.Shorted wire in harnessgoing to sensor bar orsomething betweensensor bars.Defective electronicmoisture sensorcontrol.Electric and Gas dryers with electronic moisture sensor control; timer does not pausein Auto dry with wet clothes in the dryer.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Timer does not pause inAuto Dry with wetclothes in the dryerInfinity.Disconnect the electrical plugfrom the electronic moisturesensor control place a wet clothacross the sensor bars andmeasure the resistance betweenthe two red wires in the plug.100,000 to 200,000 Ohms.Open wire between thecontrol and sensor bars.Defective electronicmoisture sensorcontrol.55

Electric and Gas dryers; blower motor runs but drum does not turn.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs butdrum does not turn.Belt broken oroff pulley.Electric and Gas dryers; longer than normal drying times.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Longer than normaldrying times.Yes.Are the clothes wetter than normalwhen removed from the washer?Check washerspin cycle.No.Is the vent restricted?Yes.Clear vent.No.Replace thecontrol thermostat.56

Electric dryers; blower motor runs but dryer does not heat.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs butdryer does not heat.0.Defective timer.With the timer set to Timed Dry,the fabric selector sw. set toRegular, and the motor notrunning, measure the voltagedrop between terminal 1 of thefabric selector sw. and neutral.120 VAC.0.Defective fabricselector sw.With the timer set to Timed Dry,the fabric selector sw. set toRegular, and the motor notrunning, measure the voltagedrop between terminal 2 of thefabric selector sw. and neutral.120 VAC.0.Defective controlthermostat.0.Defective motor.With the timer set to Timed Dry,the fabric selector sw. set toRegular, and the motor notrunning, measure the voltagedrop between terminal 5 of thefabric selector sw. and neutral.120 VAC.With the timer set to Timed Dry,the fabric selector sw. set to AirFluff, and the motor running,measure the voltage dropbetween terminal 4 of the fabricselector sw. and neutral.120 VAC.Defective highlimit thermostat.0.Remove the drum, set the timerto Timed Dry, set the fabric selector sw.to Regular, and with the motor running,measure the voltage drop across theterminals of the heating element.240 VAC57Defectiveheating element.

Gas dryers; blower motor runs but dryer does not heat.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs butdryer does not heat.Igniter glows fullbrilliance or glows dim thefull minute.Defectivesensor.Turn the gas off to the dryer,disconnect the belt from the motor,and remove the front panel. Set the timerto Timed Dry, the fabric selector sw. set toRegular. Start the motor and observe theigniter for 1 minute.Igniter doesnot glow.Igniter glows fullbrilliance then dims.Defectivegas valveor gas supply.0.Defective timer.0.Defective fabicselector sw.0.Defective controlthermostat.0.Defective highlimit thermostat.Measure the voltage drop betweenterminals 1 & 4 of thefabric selector sw.120 VAC.Measure the voltage dropbetween terminals 2 & 4 of thefabric selector sw.120 VAC.Measure the voltage dropbetween terminals 4 & 5 of thefabric selector sw.120 VAC.Measure the voltage drop fromthe terminal on the sensor withthe orange wire to neutral.120 VAC.Infinity.Defective igniter.Remove power, unplug theigniter and measure the resistanceof the igniter.50 to 400 OHMS.Defectivemotor.58

Electric and Gas dryers; dryer over heating.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Dryer overheats.Is the vent restricted?Yes.No.Clear ventsystem.Replace thecontrol thermostat.59

SECTION G - TEARDOWNThis section will describe how to remove componentsfrom both gas and electric dryer. Unless stated, theprocedure will be the same on all dryers. Unless stated,reverse the procedure to reinstall the component.Removing the knobs:1. The shafts of the knobs are D shaped and pullstraight off.Always remove electrical power fromthe dryer when working in an area where electricalpower is present.Always turn the gas off to the dryer beforeopening any gas piping.There are two styles of dryers, those with the controlsmounted on top in the rear (top console),Raising the top:1. The top is held in the rear by hinges and slotsand those with the control mounted in the front (frontconsole).and in front by spring loaded clips.60

Insert a flat object, such as a putty knife, between topand front panel to release the clip and lift up on the top.Removing the timer: (Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the timer knob and the rear panel from theconsole.3. Mark and disconnect the wires from the timer.Removing the rear panel from console: (Topconsole models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the four screws holding the panel to theconsole and the two screws holding the panel to thetop.4. Remove the two screws holding timer to the consolepanel.61

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.Removing the turn to start or temperature switch:(Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the knob from the switch and the rearpanel from the console.3. Disconnect the wires from the switch.4. The switch is held to control mounting panel by twospring loaded ramping tabs and a locking tab.4. Remove the two screws holding timer to the consolepanel.5. Using a small screwdriver lift the locking tab, turnthe switch about 1/8 of a turn counter clockwiseand pull back on the switch.62

Removing the turn to start or temperature switch:(Front console models)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 twospring loaded ramping tabs and a locking tab.Removing the press saver option or end of cyclechime switch: (Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the knob from the switch and remove therear panel of the console.3. Disconnect the wires from the switch.4. The switch is held to the control mounting by aspring loaded nut and a locking tab.NutLocking tab5. Using a small screwdriver push in on the lockingtab, turn the switch one half turn and pull it out therear.5. Using a small screwdriver lift the locking tab, turnthe switch about 1/8 of a turn counter clockwiseand pull back on the switch.63

Removing the press saver option switch: (Frontconsole models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the press saver option sw. knob, lift the top,disengage the front panel and lean it forward.3. Disconnect the wires from press saver option sw.4. The switch is held to the control mounting by aspring loaded nut and a locking tab.Removing the end of cycle chime switch: (Frontconsole models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Lift the top, disengage the front panel and lean itforward.3. Disconnect the wires from the end of cycle chimesw.4. Squeeze the tabs on the side of the switch andpush the switch out the front.NutLocking tab5. Using a small screwdriver push in on the lockingtab and turn the switch one half turn and pull it outthe rear.Removing the electronic moisture sensor control:(Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the back panel from the console andunplug the harness from the electronic moisturesensor control.3. Push up on the top tab to release the control.Tab64

Removing the electronic moisture sensor control:(Front console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Lift the top, disengage the front panel and lean itforward.3. Unplug the harness from the electronic moisturesensor control.4. Lift the top bracket to release the control.Removing the console: (Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the back panel and skirt from the consoleand disconnect the components from the console.3. The console is held to the top panel by threeslotted tabs molded into each end cap and twoscrews behind the skirt. Remove the two screws,slide the console forward and lift up.Removing the top console skirt: (Top consolemodels)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the back panel from the console.3. With a small screwdriver, release the two tabs inthe center and the two tabs on each end that holdthe front shield to the end caps and consolemounting panel.65

Removing the end caps: (Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Disengage the console from the top.3. Release the two tabs at the top and one tab at thefront.Removing the buzzer: (Top console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the console’s back panel and disconnectthe wires from the buzzer.3. Turn the buzzer about 1/8 of a turn counterclockwise.Removing the console’s front panel: (Top consolemodels)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the knobs and skirt from the console.3. Remove the lower screw holding the timer and rollthe top of the panel forward to disengage bottomtabs of the panel.Removing the buzzer: (Front console models)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Raise the top, lean the front panel forward anddisconnect the wires from the buzzer.3. Turn the buzzer about 1/8 of a turn counterclockwise.66

Removing the door:1. Open the door and remove the four screws holdingthe door to the hinges.2. If the seal is to be replaced open the door and pullthe seal from the liner. If the seal is to be reused,separate the panels and use a small screwdriver topush the tabs through the liner.Removing the door handle:1. Separate the panel and release the tabs holdingthe handle in outer panel.Separating the door panel:1. Remove the door.2. Remove the two screws from the end and twoscrews from the bottom.Removing the door strike:1. Separate the panel, squeeze the ends of the strikeand push it through the inner panel.3. Lift the inner panel off the outer panel.Removing the door seal:1. The door seal is fasten to the inner door liner byexpandable tabs pushed through slots in the liner.67

Removing the door catch:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply,open thedoor and raise the top panel.2. Push up and forward and down and forward on therear of the catch moving the catch forward until themetal tabs hit the front panel.3. Release the metal tabs with a small screwdriverand push the catch out the front.Releasing the top of the front panel:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andraise the top.2. Remove one screw from each side, located about6 inches down from the top, that holds the frontpanel to the side panel.3. Release the clips holding the front panel to the sidepanels and gently lean the panel forward.ScrewClipRemoving the door hinge:1. Open and support the door.2. Remove the two screws holding the hinge to thefront panel and the two screws holding the hinge tothe door.Removing the door switch:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, openthe door and raise the top.2. Disconnect the wires from the door switch. (Withfront console models lean the front panel forward)3. Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switchand push it out the front.Tab68

Removing the clips that hold the front of the topdown:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andraise the top.2. Squeeze the clip and pull it forward and lift up.Removing the console: (Front console models)1. Disconnect power from the dryer and remove thefront panel from the dryer.2. Unplug the harness to the sensor bars anddisconnect the wires from the door switch andthe drum light.3. Remove the two screws, one on each side, thathold the console to the front panel and lift theconsole up.Removing the front panel:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andraise the top.2. Disconnect the console harness from the mainharness.Separating the front console panel and the controlmounting panel: (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.3. Top console models, Lean the top of the panel outand lift it off of the two clips at the bottom.Front PanelClipBase69

4. Release the five tabs, three at top and two at thebottom.Replacing the drum light bulb:1. Open the dryer door, release the clip holding thelight shield by pushing up, and unscrew the bulb.5. Slide the console panel up to disengage it from thecontrol 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 thefront panel.ClipReplacing the drum light housing:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Raise the top and disconnect the wires from thelight socket.3. Push in to release the tab at the end of the housingand push the housing into the drum.4. Pull the grill into the drum and disconnect thewires.70

Replacing the drum light socket:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Raise the top and disconnect the wires from thelight socket.3. Remove the light bulb, squeeze the tabs on theside of the socket and push the socket into thehousing.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 sealsbetween the front panel duct and the blower.4. To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue thereplacement to the duct.Replacing the felt seal:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove the front panel.3. The felt seal is a two piece seal that is glued to frontpanel rim that the drum rides on.Removing the rear access panel:1. Remove the two screws holding the access panelto the rear panel and swing the left side of the ventout to disengage the tabs.4. To replace the seal pull the seal off and glue thereplacement to the rim.71

Releasing the dryer belt:1. Remove the access panel.2. Push the idler pulley to the right and slip the belt offthe motor pulley.Removing the drum:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Raise the top and remove the front panel.3. Release the belt from the motor.4. Use the belt to raise rear of the drum to release theball from the hitch and move the drum out the front.Removing the vane from the drum:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Open the door, raise the top, remove the twoscrews holding the vane to the drum and drop thevane into the drum.Removing the belt:1. Disconnect the dryer 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 drumand slide the belt off.72

Removing the ball hitch from the drum:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Remove the three screws from inside the drumholding the ball to the drum.Removing the drum heat shield: (Electric dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Remove the three screws holding the shield to therear of the drum.Removing the teflon glides:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Squeeze the tabs to release the glides.Removing the hitch:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Using a 5/16” nut driver remove the two screwsholding the hitch to the rear panel while holding thelarge tinnerman clip from the rear of the dryer.73

Note: Do not lose the grounding ball or the tinnermanmounting clip from the rear of the dryer.Removing the heating element assembly: (Electricdryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Disconnect the two wires from the heating element.3. Remove the high limit thermostat.Removing the high limit thermostat:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Disconnect the two wires and remove the twoscrews holding thermostat to the heating elementassembly.4. From the rear of the dryer remove the four screwssecuring the heating element assembly to the rearof the cabinet.Removing the thermal limiter: (Electric dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Disconnect the two wires and remove the twoscrews holding limiter to the rear panel.74

Removing the control thermostat:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.4. Remove two screws holding the housing to the dryerbase.2. Disconnect the wires from the thermostat andremove the two screws holding the thermostat tothe blower housing.5. Remove the front motor lock by inserting a screwdriverat the rear of the housing to release thehousing from the motor.Removing the blower housing and fan blade:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Remove the control thermostat.3. Using a 7/8” socket turn the fan blade clockwisewhile holding the motor shaft to remove the bladefrom the motor shaft.6. Raise the front of the motor and pull the housingforward.75

Removing the idler pulley:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the rear vent.2. Release the belt from the motor pulley and slidethe idler pulley off.Removing the drive motor:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Unplug the harness from the motor and removethe idler assembly.3. Unscrew the blower wheel from motor shaft.4. Release the front motor lock from the blowerhousing.5. Release the spring hold down on the rear of themotor and lift the motor out.Removing the idler pulley assembly:SpringHoldDown1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the rear vent.2. Release the belt from the motor pulley.3. Release the idler spring from the motor and lift theassembly off the motor.Removing the burner: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.2. Unplug the igniter, remove the two screws holdingthe burner to the valve assembly bracket, and slidethe burner into the combustion chamber to releaseburner from the valve.76

Removing the ignitor: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the burner.4. Remove the one screw securing the gas valveassembly bracket to the base, slide the gas valveassembly forward and lift the gas valve assemblyout.2. Using a screwdriver, release the spring clip holdingthe ignitor to the burner.5. Remove the three screws holding the valve to thebracket.Removing the gas valve assembly: (Gas dryers)1. Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the dryerfrom electrical supply2. Unplug the wires from the valves3. Using a 15/16” open end wrench, disconnectthe manifold pipe from the valve.Removing the gas valve coils: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.2. Disconnect the wires from the coils, remove thetwo screws holding the coil bracket to the valvebase and lift the coils off.77

Removing the sensor: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.2. Disconnect the two wires from the sensor.3. Remove the one screw holding the sensor to thecombustion chamber.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 therear panel.Removing the combustion chamber: (Gas dryers)3. Lift the shield and duct out of the dryer and removethe three screws holding duct to the heat shield.1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply,remove the sensor and gas valve assembly.2. Remove the two screws holding the combustionchamber to the base, raise the end and pull thechamber out of the duct..78

Removing the manifold pipe: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the gassupply from the dryer.Removing the vent pipe: (Gas dryers)1. Remove the one screw holding vent to the rearpanel and pull the vent pipe out the back.3. Remove dryer front panel.4. Using a 15/16” open end wrench disconnectmanifold pipe from the valve.Removing the gasket between the vent pipe andblower housing : (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Remove front panel and slide the gasketcompletely on to the vent pipe.3. Remove the vent pipe out the rear of the dryer andremove the gasket from the vent pipe.5. Remove the two screws holding the manifold pipeto the base and lift the pipe out.4. When reinstalling, install the gasket on the ventpipe, install the vent pipe in the dryer and slide halfof the gasket on to the blower housing from thefront of the dryer.79