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DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air Flow ➔ If the line voltage is not seen on L2, the display will flash L2. Go to
TEST #1, page 4.
Used to display the airflow value at the inlet of the heater
box being measured by the machine control.
DEACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
After all saved fault codes have been displayed, press the
Wrinkle Shield button to activate airflow detection. A 30 or Press the Pause/Cancel button to exit diagnostics.
50 second countdown timer will start and the dryer will turn on.
ACTIVATING THE MANUAL LOAD TEST
➔ If the dryer is cold, the countdown will start at 50 seconds.
1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators
NOTE: If the dryer is extremely cold (less than 40°F off, or with only the Done indicator on).
[4.4°C]) the airflow may not be detected properly, and “--”
will be displayed. 2. Select any one button (except Pause/Cancel) and follow the steps
below, using the same button (remember the button):
➔ If the dryer is hot, the countdown timer will start at
30 seconds (cool down period) followed by an additional Press/ Release Press/ Release Press/ Release Press/
50 second countdown. hold 2 ➔ for 2 ➔ hold 2 ➔ for 2 ➔ hold 2 ➔ for 2 ➔ hold 2
seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds
A Dryness Level modifier LED will also be illuminated to
indicate the airflow range corresponding to the number The motor starts right away, the “Sensing” Status LED comes on,
displayed. and “0” (zero) is displayed (this step starts the Manual Load
■ The More LED will be illuminated for airflow readings sequence):
above 40 cfm. 1. Motor turns on. ➔ “Sensing” Status LED turns on. ➔ 0:00 is displayed.
■ The Normal LED will be illuminated for airflow readings
between 29 and 40 cfm. Now press any key (except Pause/Cancel) and the control will
advance through each step of the following sequence:
■ The Less LED will be illuminated for airflow readings less
than 29 cfm. 2. Motor + full heater. ➔ “Damp” Status LED turns on. ➔ 0:02 is displayed.
➔ If airflow value is low (Less LED is lit), check to make Motor + full heater “Cool Down” Status LED
3. ➔ ➔ 0:03 is displayed.
sure the lint screen is clean, the door seal is in place + drum light. turns on.
and the vent is not obstructed. 4. All loads turn off. ➔ “Done” Status LED turns on. ➔ 0:04 is displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Line Voltage
Used to display the line voltage currently being measured by DEACTIVATING THE MANUAL LOAD TEST
the machine control. Press the Pause/Cancel button to exit this mode.
After all saved fault codes have been displayed, press the
Cycle Signal button. The voltage value will be displayed.
TROUBLESHOOTING TESTS 5. Access the machine control electronics 4. Access the machine control electronics
without disconnecting any wiring to the without disconnecting any wiring to the
NOTE: These checks are done with the control board. See Accessing & control board. See figure 16, page 10.
dryer unplugged or disconnected from Removing the Electronic Assemblies,
power. 5. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity
page 9. between the neutral (N) terminal of the
6. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity plug and P8-3 (white wire) on the
TEST #1 Supply Connections between the L1 terminal of the plug machine control board. The left-hand
(found in step 4) and P9-2 (black wire) side of figure 6 shows the position of the
This test assumes that proper voltage is
on the machine control board. See neutral terminal (N) on the power cord
present at the outlet, and visual inspection
figure 17, page 10. plug. Also see figure 17, page 10.
indicates that the power cord is securely
fastened to the terminal block (electric ➔ If there is continuity, go to step 7. ➔ If there is continuity, go to step 6.
dryer) or wire harness connection (gas ➔ If there is no continuity, check that ➔ If there is no continuity, disconnect
dryer). wires to the terminal block are the white wire of the harness from
mechanically secure. If so, replace the power cord at the location
the main wire harness and test the illustrated in figure 5. Test the
dryer. continuity of the power cord neutral
Remove
Screw 7. Check for continuity between the wire as illustrated in figure 6. If an
neutral (N) terminal of the plug and open circuit is found, replace the
P8-3 (white wire) on the machine power cord. Otherwise, go to step 6.
Cover Plate control board.
➔ If there is continuity, go to step 8. Power Cord
Plug
➔ If there is no continuity and the L1 N COM
mechanical connections of the wire
Figure 3. Remove the cover plate. are secure, replace the main wire L1
N
harness. G
ELECTRIC DRYER: 8. Visually check that the P5 connector is
inserted all the way into the machine G
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
control electronics.
2. Remove the cover plate from the top Figure 6. Power cord terminals, gas
right corner of the back of the dryer. 9. Visually check that the console dryer.
See figure 3. electronics and housing assembly is
properly inserted into the front console. 6. In a similar way, check the continuity
3. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity
between the neutral (N) terminal of the 10. If both visual checks pass, replace the between the L1 terminal of the plug
plug and the center contact on the console electronics and housing and P9-2 (black wire) on the control
terminal block. See figure 4. assembly. board.
➔ If there is no continuity, replace the 11. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. ➔ If there is continuity, go to step 8.
power cord and test the dryer. 12. Perform the Console Buttons and ➔ If there is no continuity, check the
➔ If there is continuity, go to step 4. Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to continuity of the power cord in a
verify repair. similar way to that illustrated in
4. In a similar way, check which terminal figure 6, but for power cord’s L1
of the plug is connected to the 13. If indicators still do not light, perform wire.
left-most contact on the terminal block TEST #2, page 5.
and make a note of it. This will be L1 ➔ If an open circuit is found, replace the
GAS DRYER: power cord. Otherwise, replace the
(black wire) in the wiring diagram. See
figure 4. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. main harness.
2. Remove the cover plate from the top 7. Visually check that the P5 connector is
Power Cord Terminal Block
right corner of the back of the dryer. inserted all the way into the machine
Plug L1 See figure 3. control electronics.
N
3. Check that the power cord is firmly 8. Visually check that the console
connected to the dryer’s wire harness. electronics and housing assembly is
See figure 5. properly inserted into the front console.
9. If both visual checks pass, replace the
COM console electronics and housing
assembly.
Figure 4. Plug-to-terminal connections Wire
10. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
for electric dryer. Harness 11. Perform the Console Buttons and
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to
➔ When this is found, go to step 5. verify repair.
➔ If neither of the plug terminals have 12. If indicators still do not light, perform
continuity with the left-most contact Power Cord TEST #2, page 5.
of the terminal block, replace the
power cord and test the dryer.
Figure 5. Power cord-to-wire harness
connection for gas dryer.
ALL DRYERS: Continue with step 4 6. Using figure 9, check for the resistance
TEST #2 Machine Control below to test the remaining values of the motor’s Main and Start
Power Check components in the motor circuit. winding coils as shown in the following
This test is used to determine if power is 4. Check the belt switch and drive motor. table.
present at the machine control electronics. Access the belt switch and drive motor NOTE: Main and Start winding coils
This test assumes that TEST #1 has been by removing the back panel. See must be checked at the motor.
completed. Removing the Back Panel, page 11.
NOTE: The drum light is controlled by the Slowly remove the drum belt from the Winding Resistance Contact Points
of Measurement
machine control on all models. spring-loaded belt switch pulley, gently
letting the belt switch pulley down. See Lt. blue wire in back at
1. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. figure 7. pin 4 and bare copper wire
MAIN 3.3–3.6
2. Open the door. on pin 5 of black drive
Belt Switch Pulley motor switch
➔ If the drum light illuminates, then
power is present at the machine Lt. blue wire in back at
control. Go to TEST #6, page 8. pin 4 and bare copper wire
START 2.7–3.0
on pin 3 of black drive
➔ If the drum light fails to illuminate, motor switch
the problem may be as simple as a
bad bulb. Replace bulb with a ➔ If the resistance at the motor is
working bulb. If drum light still fails to correct, there is an open circuit
illuminate, continue with step 3. between the motor and machine
3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Drum control electronics. Check for failed
4. Replace the machine control Belt belt switch.
electronics. ➔ If the Start winding resistance is
Figure 7. Slowly remove drum belt. much greater than 3 Ω, replace the
5. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
motor.
6. Perform the Console Buttons and 5. Remove the white connector from the
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to 7. Check the belt switch by measuring
drive motor switch. See figure 8. resistance between the two light blue
verify repair.
wires, as shown in figure 10, while
Drive Motor pushing up the belt switch pulley.
TEST #3 Motor Circuit Switch
➔ If the resistance reading goes from
This test will check the wiring to the motor White infinity to a few ohms as pulley arm
and the motor itself. The following items Connector closes the switch, belt switch is OK.
are part of this motor system: If not, replace the belt switch.
➔ If belt switch is OK and there is still
1
Dryer Dryer
wiring harness.
26 4 3
Harness/connection ✔ ✔
Thermal fuse ✔ no
Belt/belt switch ✔ ✔
Drive Motor ✔ ✔
Centrifugal switch ✔ ✔
Figure 8. Remove white connector.
1
Main Winding:
Lt. Blue Wire in Back
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. and Bare Copper Wire
2. Access the machine control electronics
and measure the resistance across
P8-4 and P9-1. See Accessing &
Belt Switch
Removing the Electronic Assemblies, Start Winding: Pulley Belt Switch
page 9. Lt. Blue Wire
1
in Back and
➔ If resistance across P8-4 and P9-1 is Figure 10. Checking the belt switch.
5
Bare Copper
in the range of 1 to 6 ohms, replace Wire
26 4 3
➔ Replace both the thermal cut-off and ➔ If the resistance is less than 1 kΩ, ➔ Check wire connections at the
inlet thermistor/high limit thermostat replace the outlet thermistor. machine control electronics and
thermistor. See Accessing &
Removing the Electronic Assemblies OUTLET THERMISTOR RESISTANCE INLET THERMISTOR RESISTANCE
on page 9, and for thermistor
RES. RES. RES. RES.
location see figure 11, page 6. TEMP. RANGE TEMP. RANGE
TEMP. RANGE TEMP. RANGE
°F (°C) °F (°C) °F (°C) kΩ °F (°C) kΩ
➔ If wire connections are OK, check kΩ kΩ
the outlet thermistor resistance per 50° (10°) 19.0–22.0 80° (27°) 8.5–10.5 68° (20°) 61.2–63.7 131° (55°) 14.6–15.3
step 5, page 7. 60° (16°) 14.8–16.8 90° (32°) 6.8–8.8 77° (25°) 49.0–51.0 140° (60°) 12.1–12.8
4. If F:22 or F:23 does not flash in the 70° (21°) 11.5–13.5 100° (38°) 5.0–7.0 86° (30°) 39.5–41.1 149° (65°) 10.2–10.7
display, the connections to the
thermistor are good. Therefore, check 95° (35°) 32.0–33.3 158° (70°) 8.5–9.0
➔ If the thermistor resistance does not
the exhaust temperature value at any or agree with table, replace the outlet 104° (40°) 26.1–27.2 167° (75°) 7.2–7.6
all of the temperature levels in thermistor. 113° (45°) 21.4–22.3 176° (80°) 6.1–6.5
question, using the Timed Dry cycle,
and the following process: ➔ If the thermistor resistance checks 122° (50°) 17.6–18.5
agree with the measurements in the
Hold a glass bulb thermometer capable table, replace the machine control The table above shows the resistance
of reading from 90° to 180°F (32° to electronics. values that should be observed for the
82°C) in the center of the exhaust various temperatures at the heater
outlet. The correct exhaust Inlet Thermistor, Electric Dryer assembly.
temperatures are as follows: The machine control electronics monitors ➔ If the thermistor resistance does not
the inlet temperature using an inlet agree with the measurements in the
EXHAUST TEMPERATURES thermistor that is part of the high limit table, replace the inlet thermistor/
TEMPERATURE HEAT TURNS HEAT TURNS ON
thermostat assembly. high limit thermostat assembly.
SETTING OFF* °F (°C)
°F (°C) 1. Activate the diagnostic test mode. See ➔ If the thermistor resistance agrees
procedure on page 1. with the measurements in the table,
155°±5°
High
(68°±3°) 2. If F:24 or F:25 is a displayed error in the replace the machine control
140°±5° diagnostic test mode, the inlet electronics.
Medium 10–15° (6–8°)
(60°±3°) thermistor or wire harness is either
below the
open or shorted.
125°±5° heat turn off TEST #4b Thermal Fuse
Low temperature ➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
(52°±3°)
ELECTRIC DRYER: The thermal fuse is
105°±5° ➔ Check wire connections at the wired in series with the dryer drive motor.
Extra Low machine control electronics and inlet
(41°±3°)
thermistor. See Accessing & GAS DRYER: The thermal fuse is wired in
* The measured overshoot using the Removing the Electronic series with the dryer gas valve.
glass bulb thermometer in the exhaust Assemblies, page 9, and for inlet ALL DRYERS:
outlet can be 30°F (17°C) higher. thermistor location see figure 11, 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
5. If the exhaust temperature is not within page 6.
2. Access the thermal fuse by first
specified limits, or you have come here ➔ If wire connections are good,
removing the toe panel. See Removing
from step 3, perform the following: remove the wires from the inlet the Toe Panel, page 9; and for thermal
NOTE: All thermistor resistance thermistor/high limit thermostat fuse location see figure 11, page 6.
measurements must be made while assembly and replace the assembly.
3. Using an ohmmeter, check the
dryer is unplugged or disconnected ➔ Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
continuity across the thermal fuse.
from power. 3. If F:24 or F:25 is not an error that is ➔ If the ohmmeter indicates an open
ELECTRIC DRYER: Remove the P4 displayed in the diagnostic test mode, circuit, replace the failed thermal
connector, then measure the resistance the connections to the thermistor are fuse.
between P4-3 (red wire) and P4-6 (red good. Therefore, check the thermistor’s
wire) at the connector. resistance value, using the following
➔ If the resistance is OK, check P4-3 process: TEST #4c Thermal Cut-Off
and P4-6 to machine ground. ➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power. If the dryer does not produce heat, check
➔ If resistance is greater than 0 (zero), ➔ Access the heater assembly. See the status of the thermal cut-off.
replace wiring harness. figure 2, page 3; and Removing the 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
GAS DRYER: Remove the P14 Toe Panel, page 9.
2. Access the thermal cut-off by first
connector, then measure the resistance ➔ Hold a glass bulb thermometer removing the toe panel. See Removing
between P14-3 (red-white wire) and capable of reading from 68° to 176°F the Toe Panel, page 9.
P14-6 (red-white wire) at the connector. (20° to 80°C) in the heater assembly.
3. Using an ohmmeter, check the
➔ If the resistance is OK, check P14-3 ➔ Check the resistance of the inlet continuity across the thermal cut-off.
and P14-6 to machine ground. thermistor. See figure 11, page 6 for See figure 11, page 6 for location.
➔ If resistance is greater than 0 (zero), location.
4. If the ohmmeter indicates an open
replace wiring harness. circuit, perform the following:
ALL DRYERS: ELECTRIC DRYER: Replace the failed
The following table gives temperatures thermal cut-off and inlet thermistor/high
and their associated resistance values. limit thermostat assembly. In addition,
check for blocked or improper exhaust
system, or failed heat element.
GAS DRYER: Replace the failed NOTE: Over drying may be caused by 8. If moisture sensor diagnostic test
thermal cut-off and high limit a short circuit in the sensor system. passes, check the thermistor: Perform
thermostat. In addition, check for 4. Access the moisture sensor wires by TEST #4a, page 6.
blocked or improper exhaust system. removing the toe panel. See Removing ➔ If the problem persists after
the Toe Panel, page 9. Disconnect the replacing the moisture sensor and
TEST #4d Gas Valve, Gas sensor wires from the harness. See thermistor, replace the machine
Dryer figure 12. control electronics.
➔ If TEST #7 fails also, replace the 4. If replacing the console electronics and
UI power cube and the console housing assembly failed:
REMOVING THE TOE PANEL
electronics and housing assembly. ➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
See Accessing & Removing the
➔ Replace the machine control 2. Remove two screws below the toe
Electronic Assemblies, at right.
electronics. panel.
➔ Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 3. Slide the toe panel down, then pull it
TEST #7 Buttons and out from the bottom. See figure 14.
Indicators ➔ Perform the Console Buttons and
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1
This test is performed when any of the to verify repair.
following situations occurs during the Flange
Console Buttons and Indicators Diagnostic Some buttons do not light
Test, page 1: indicators:
✔ None of the indicators light up 1. Perform steps in Accessing and
✔ No beep sound is heard Removing the Electronic Assemblies, at
right, and visually check that the
✔ Some buttons do not light console electronics and housing
indicators assembly is properly inserted into the
None of the indicators light up: front console.
1. See Diagnostic Guide/Before ➔ If visual check passes, replace the
Servicing... on page 1. console electronics and housing Figure 14. Pull the toe panel down to
assembly. clear flange, then pull panel out.
2. Perform Test #1, page 4 to verify
supply connections. 2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
3. Perform steps in Accessing and 3. Perform the Console Buttons and ACCESSING & REMOVING
Removing the Electronic Assemblies, at Indicators Diagnostics test, page 1 to
right, and visually check that the P5 verify repair. THE ELECTRONIC
connector is inserted all the way into ASSEMBLIES
the machine control electronics.
TEST #8 Door Switch There are three electronic assemblies: the
4. Visually check that the console Machine Control Electronics, the UI Power
electronics and housing assembly is Activate the diagnostic test mode as Cube, and the Console Electronics and
properly inserted into the front console. shown on page 1, and perform the Door Housing. See figure 15.
Switch Diagnostic test, page 1. Functional-
5. If both visual checks pass, replace the ity is verified with a beep each time the 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
console electronics and housing door is closed and opened, and an alpha- 2. Remove the three rear screws from the
assembly. numeric number appears in the display. top panel, and slide the top panel to
6. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. If any of the above conditions are not met: the rear to remove.
7. Perform the Console Buttons and ➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to
verify repair. ➔ Check that the wires between the door
switch and machine control electronics
8. If indicators still do not light, the are connected. See figure 13 for switch
machine control electronics has failed: location, and see Accessing and
➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Removing the Electronic Assemblies, at
right.
➔ Replace the machine control
electronics.
➔ Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
➔ Perform the Console Buttons and
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to
verify repair.
UI Power Cube
1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing
and Removing the Electronic
Assemblies, page 9.
2. Remove all wire connections to the UI
power cube. See figure 17.
3. Remove the screw holding the UI
power cube to the mounting bracket.
See figure 16.
4. There are two plastic legs on the front
of the UI power cube that slide under
the mounting bracket. Slide cube out
and remove.
Console Electronics and Housing
Figure 16. Remove machine control
electronics from mounting bracket.
Assembly
The console panel must be removed to
3. Remove all the wire connections to the access the console electronics and
machine control electronics. See housing assembly.
Figure 18. Remove the console panel
figure 17. 1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing to access the console electronics and
4. Remove the screw holding the machine & Removing the Electronics housing assembly.
control electronics assembly to the Assemblies, page 9, and disconnect the
mounting bracket. See figure 16. P2 harness from the machine control,
3. Gently remove the decorative trim that
and the P2 connector from the UI power
5. There are two plastic legs on the front surrounds the door and upper console
cube.
of the machine control electronics that by unsnapping it from the machine.
slide under the mounting bracket. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the See figure 19.
assembly to the machine control
✔ There is one plastic leg on the rear of mounting bracket (figure 16), and the
the machine control electronics that two screws that fasten the console
slides under the mounting bracket. assembly to the machine (figure 18).
✔ There is a locking tab on the bottom
of the machine control electronics
that snaps into the mounting bracket.
Press the locking tab on the bottom of
the machine control electronics and
slide the assembly to the front, then lift.
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L1 LINE – BK R – LINE L2
240 VOLTS
W – NEUTRAL N
120 VOLTS NEUTRAL
BK BR TERMINAL
W W LINKED TO
CABINET R
DRUM LAMP NC
P8-3 NEUTRAL W
P8-1 NEUTRAL W
LAMP LOAD W
BK P9-2 P8-4 T BU-W BU
L1 DOOR DOOR
P8-2 G-Y NO SWITCH
BK P1-1 GND LBU
L1 POWER CUBE
W P1-2 P9-1 LBU LBU
N +5 V Gnd MOTOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH
5M 2M
P8-5 BK-W THERMAL FUSE
P2-2 P2-1 MTR CS MAIN
196°F (91°C) 4M 3.3–3.6 Ω
P003-1 P003-2 P003-3 G-Y
P13-1 Y-R START
MOIST. Y-R
N.C. +5 V Gnd BELT 2.7–3.0 Ω
SENSOR MOVS SWITCH
3M 6M 1M
P005-3 VDD P2-1 VDD SERIAL SENSOR
P005-2 DATA P2-2 DATA P13-2 DRIVE MOTOR
CONSOLE P005-1 VSS P2-3 VSS
COM MOIST RTN 1/3 H.P.
ELECTRONICS G-Y
L1 LINE – BK W – NEUTRAL N
BK
120 VOLTS
BK BR
W W
DRUM LAMP NC
P8-3 NEUTRAL W
P8-1 NEUTRAL W
LAMP LOAD
BK P9-2 P8-4 T LBU BU
L1 DOOR DOOR
BK P1-1 P8-2 G-Y NO SWITCH
L1 POWER CUBE GND