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■ A potential cause of a control not DIAGNOSTIC: Saved Fault Codes


WARNING functioning is corrosion on
If there are saved fault codes, the most
connections. Observe connections and
Electrical Shock Hazard check for continuity with an ohmmeter. recent fault code will show “F:” and flash
Disconnect power before “XX” where XX is the fault code.
■ Connectors: Look at top of connector.
servicing.
Check for broken or loose wires. Check Press and
Replace all parts and for wires not pressed into connector far release the
panels before operating. beep Second most recent
enough to engage metal barbs. same button ➔ ➔
tone fault code is displayed.
Failure to do so can used to activate
■ Resistance checks must be made with
result in death or Diagnostics
dryer unplugged or power
electrical shock. disconnected. beep Third most recent fault
Repeat ➔ ➔
tone code is displayed.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS beep Fourth most recent


Repeat ➔ ➔
tone fault code is displayed.
These tests allow service personnel to test
IMPORTANT All indicators momentarily turn
and verify all inputs to the machine control Repeat ➔
off, then stay on.
electronics. You may want to do a quick
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
and overall checkup of the dryer with
Sensitive Electronics these tests before going to specific DIAGNOSTIC: Console Buttons
ESD problems are present everywhere. troubleshooting tests. and Indicators
ESD may damage or weaken the
machine control electronics. The new ACTIVATING THE SERVICE Pressing buttons and rotating the cycle
control assembly may appear to work selector will turn off the corresponding
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE indicator and sound a beep as shown in
well after repair is finished, but failure
may occur at a later date due to ESD 1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode figure 1, page 2. Pressing (more time)
stress. (plugged in with all indicators off, or will toggle the left digit and colon on the
with only the Done indicator on). display while sounding a beep. Pressing
■ Use an anti-static wrist strap. (less time) will toggle the right two
2. Select any one button (except
Connect wrist strap to green ground digits on the display while sounding a
Pause/Cancel) and follow the steps
connection point or unpainted metal beep.
below, using the same button
in the appliance -OR- Touch your
(remember the button): ➔ If indicators fail to come on and beep
finger repeatedly to a green ground
a. Press/hold 2 seconds after pressing buttons and rotating the
connection point or unpainted metal
b. Release for 2 seconds cycle selector, go to TEST #7, page 9.
in the appliance.
c. Press/hold 2 seconds
■ Before removing the part from its d. Release for 2 seconds DIAGNOSTIC: Door Switch
package, touch the anti-static bag to e. Press/hold 2 seconds Opening the door should cause a beep
a green ground connection point or
3. If this test mode has been entered and an alphanumeric number to be
unpainted metal in the appliance.
successfully, all indicators on the displayed. Closing the door should cause
■ Avoid touching electronic parts or
console are illuminated for 5 seconds a beep and 8:88 to be displayed.
terminal contacts; handle machine
with 8:88 showing in the Estimated ➔ If opening the door fails to cause a beep
control electronics by edges only.
Time Remaining three-digit display. If and a number and letter to be
■ When repackaging failed machine there are no saved fault codes or active displayed, go to TEST #8, page 9.
control electronics in anti-static bag, fault codes, all indicators on the
observe above instructions. console will momentarily turn off, then DIAGNOSTIC: Moisture Sensor
stay on with 8:88 displayed. Continue Open the door and locate two metal strips
with Diagnostics. on the inside of the dryer. Bridge these
DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE 4. If entry into diagnostic mode is strips with a wet cloth or a finger.
unsuccessful, choose a different button ➔ If a continuous beep tone is heard and
Before servicing, check the following: (except Pause/Cancel) and repeat an alphanumeric number is displayed
■ Make sure there is power at the wall step 2. on the console, the sensor is OK.
outlet. ➔ If no indicators come on after ➔ If not, or if a continuous beep tone is
■ Has a household fuse blown or circuit repeating step 2 using a different heard before bridging the moisture
breaker tripped? Time delay fuse? button, go to TEST #1, page 4. strips, go to TEST #5, page 8.
■ Is dryer vent properly installed and
DIAGNOSTIC: Active Fault Codes DIAGNOSTIC: Motor, Heater, and
clear of lint or obstructions?
■ All tests/checks should be made with a
If there is an active fault code, it will be Console ID
VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter) or DVM flashing in the display. Review the Display
Close the door. Press the Start button. The
(digital-voltmeter) having a sensitivity of Fault/Error Codes table, page 3, for the
motor and heater will turn on. Continuing
20,000 Ω per volt DC or greater. recommended procedure.
to press the Start button will display the
■ Check all connections before replacing If there is no active fault code, 8:88 will be project codes and software revisions.
components. Look for broken or loose displayed.
➔ If the motor does not turn on, go to
wires, failed terminals, or wires not TEST #3, page 5.
pressed into connectors far enough.
➔ If no heat is detected, go to TEST #4,
page 6.

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Figure 1. Console Diagnostics.

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.

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DISPLAY FAULT/ERROR CODES See Accessing & Removing the Electronic


The fault codes below would be indicated when Assemblies, page 9, to access:
attempting to start a drying cycle, or after activating the ■ Machine Control Electronics

diagnostic test mode. ■ UI Power Cube


■ Console Electronics and Housing
Display Description Explanation / Recommended Procedure
PF flashes to indicate that a power failure
Power occurred while the dryer was running.
PF Failure ■ Press Start to continue the cycle, or See Removing the Back
press Pause/Cancel to clear the display. Panel, page 11, to access:
F:01 flashes when there is a primary ■ Drum Light Assembly
control failure. ■ Blower Motor Assembly
Primary Control
F:01 Failure
■ Replace the machine control electronics.
See Accessing & Removing the
Electronic Assemblies, page 9.
Door
F:02 flashes when there is a stuck button Switch
Keypad/ or user interface mismatch. This fault code
F:02 User Interface will ONLY appear when in the diagnostic
Failure test mode.
■ See TEST #7, page 9.

Outlet F:22 flashes if the outlet thermistor is open.


F:22 Thermistor
■ See TEST #4a, page 6.
Open See Removing
the Toe Panel,
Outlet F:23 flashes if the outlet thermistor has page 9, to access:
F:23 Thermistor shorted.
■ Moisture Sensors
Shorted ■ See TEST #4a, page 6. Heater
■ Outlet Thermistor
Assembly
F:24 flashes if the inlet thermistor is open. ■ Thermal Cut-off
Inlet This fault code will ONLY appear when in ■ Inlet Thermistor/High Limit
F:24 Thermistor the diagnostic test mode. Thermostat Assembly (Electric Models)
Open Moisture Sensor
■ See TEST #4a, page 6. ■ High Limit Thermostat (Gas Models) Strips
F:25 flashes if the inlet thermistor is ■ Heater Assembly (Electric or Gas)
Inlet shorted. This fault code will ONLY appear ■ Thermal Fuse
F:25 Thermistor when in the diagnostic test mode.
Shorted Figure 2. Component locations.
■ See TEST #4a, page 6.

F:26 flashes if there is a motor drive


Motor Drive
F:26 System Failure system failure. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
■ See TEST #3, page 5. Some tests will require accessing components.
F:28 flashes if the moisture sensor strip is
Moisture open. This fault code will ONLY appear Problem Possible Cause / Test Problem Possible Cause / Test
F:28 Sensor Open when in the diagnostic test mode. NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be Won’t heat.
■ See TEST #5, page 8. performed in the sequence shown for 1. Heater. See TEST #4, page 6.
F:29 flashes if the moisture sensor strip each problem.
Moisture 2. Check harness connections.
has shorted. This fault code will ONLY Won’t power up.
F:29 Sensor appear when in the diagnostic test mode. (No response when buttons are pressed.) 3. See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Line
Shorted Voltage, page 2.
■ See TEST #5, page 8. 1. Supply connections. See TEST #1,
4. Check installation.
F:30 flashes if a restricted airflow condition page 4.
exists. This fault code will ONLY appear Heats in air cycle.
2. Check harness connections.
when in the diagnostic test mode. 3. Console electronics and housing Heater. See TEST #4, page 6.
Restricted ■ Check to make sure the lint screen is
F:30 Airflow assembly. See TEST #7, page 9. Shuts off before clothes are dry.
clean, the door seal is in place and the
Condition Won’t start cycle when Start button is 1. Check the dryness setting for auto
vent is not obstructed.
pressed. cycles.
■ See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air
Flow, page 2. 1. If number display flashes, check to be 2. Check for full lint screen.
sure the door is completely shut, and 3. See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air
F:70 / F:71 flashes when there is no
press and hold down Start for about Flow, page 2.
communication between the machine
No control and the console electronics. 1 second. 4. Check for clogged vent.
F:70 Communication ■ 2. See TEST #3, page 5.
Check console electronics harness 5. Moisture sensor. See TEST #5, page 8.
Between 3. See TEST #8, page 9.
F:71 connections to the machine control. 6. Dryness level adjust. See TEST #5a,
Electronic
■ Replace the machine control electronics. Won’t shut off when expected. page 8.
Assemblies
See Accessing & Removing the
1. Check Pause/Cancel button. Pushing Power button causes dryer to
Electronic Assemblies, page 9.
2. Console electronics and housing beep, but no indicators light.
F:72 through F:78 flashes when there is a assembly. See TEST #7, page 9.
F:72 Console console electronics failure. 1. Check console electronics harness
3. Moisture sensor. See TEST #5, page 8. connections to the machine control.
through Electronics ■ Replace the console electronics. See
Failure Accessing & Removing the Electronic Control won’t accept selections. 2. Replace machine control electronics.
F:78 Assemblies, page 9. See Accessing & Removing the
Console electronics and housing
Electronic Assemblies, page 9.
assembly. See TEST #7, page 9.

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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.

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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

Part of Motor System Electric Gas


an open circuit, check and repair the
5

Dryer Dryer
wiring harness.
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Harness/connection ✔ ✔
Thermal fuse ✔ no
Belt/belt switch ✔ ✔
Drive Motor ✔ ✔
Centrifugal switch ✔ ✔
Figure 8. Remove white connector.
1

Door switch ✔ ✔ Lt. Blue


Wires
5

Machine control electronics. ✔ ✔


See ESD information, page 1.
26 4 3

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
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the machine control electronics. 8. Door Switch problems can be


➔ Otherwise, go to step 3. uncovered in the Door Switch
Diagnostic Test, page 1; however, if this
3. Check the wiring and components in
was not done, the following can be
the path between these measurement
done without applying power to the
points by referring to the appropriate
Figure 9. Main and start winding dryer. Connect an ohmmeter across
wiring diagram (gas or electric) on
measure points. P8-3 (neutral, white wire) and P8-4
page 12.
(door, tan wire).
ELECTRIC DRYER ONLY: Check the
thermal fuse. See TEST #4b, page 7.

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➔ With the door properly closed, the GAS DRYER:


ohmmeter should indicate a closed 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
circuit (0–2 Ω).
2. Remove the toe panel to access the
➔ If not, replace the door switch thermal components. See Removing the
assembly. Toe Panel, page 9.
3. Perform TEST #4b, page 7. If the
TEST #4 Heater thermal fuse is OK, go to step 4.
This test is performed when either of the 4. Perform TEST #4c, page 7. If the
following situations occur: thermal cut-off is OK, go to step 5.
✔ Dryer does not heat 5. Locate the high limit thermostat. See
✔ Heat will not shut off figure 11. Measure the continuity
through it by connecting the meter
This test checks the components making probes on the red wire and black wire
up the heating circuit. The following items terminals.
are part of this system:
➔ If there is an open circuit, replace the
Part of Heating System Electric Gas high limit thermostat and the thermal
Dryer Dryer
cut-off.
Harness/connection ✔ ✔
➔ Otherwise, go to step 6.
Heater relay ✔ ✔
6. Perform TEST #4d, page 8. If this is OK,
Thermal cut-off ✔ ✔ replace the machine control electronics.
Thermal fuse no ✔
Heat will not shut off:
Inlet thermistor/high limit ✔ no
thermostat assembly 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
high limit thermostat no ✔ 2. Access the machine control electron-
Heat element assembly ✔ no ics. See figure 17, page 10 for connec-
tor location; and Accessing & Remov-
Gas burner assembly no ✔
ing the Electronic Assemblies, page 9.
Centrifugal switch ✔ ✔
ELECTRIC DRYER: Remove the P4
Outlet thermistor ✔ ✔ connector, then measure the resistance
Machine control electronics. ✔ ✔ between P4-3 (red wire) and P4-6 (red
See ESD information, page 1. wire) at the connector.
Console electronics and ✔ ✔
housing assembly GAS DRYER: Remove the P14
connector, then measure the resistance
Gas supply no ✔
between P14-3 (red-white wire) and
P14-6 (red-white wire) at the connector.
Dryer does not heat:
ALL DRYERS:
Locate the components using figure 11.
➔ If 5–15 kΩ are measured, replace the
ELECTRIC DRYER: machine control electronics.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. ➔ If the resistance is greater than
2. Remove the toe panel to access the 20 kΩ, replace the outlet thermistor.
thermal components. See Removing
the Toe Panel, page 9.
TEST #4a Thermistors
3. Using an ohmmeter and referring to the
wiring diagram, measure the resistance Figure 11. Thermal Components, Outlet Thermistor
from the red wire terminal at the viewed from front. The machine control electronics monitors
thermal cut-off to the red wire terminal the exhaust temperature using the outlet
at the heater. thermistor, and cycles the heater relay on
assembly if either the thermal cut-off
➔ If the resistance is about 10 Ω, go to and off to maintain the desired temperature.
or the high limit thermostat is
step 5. electrically open. Begin with an empty dryer and a clean lint
➔ If an open circuit is detected, go to screen.
5. If no open circuit is detected, remove
step 4. the P4 connector, then measure the 1. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
4. Visually check the wire connections to resistance between P4-3 (red wire) and 2. Start the Timed Dry cycle.
the thermal cut-off, high limit P4-6 (red wire) at the connector. See
thermostat, and heater. If connections figure 17, page 10 for connector 3. If after 60 seconds, F:22 or F:23
look good, check for continuity across location; and Accessing & Removing flashes in the display and the dryer
each of these components. the Electronic Assemblies, page 9. shuts off, the thermistor or wire harness
is either open or shorted.
➔ Replace the heater if it is electrically ➔ If 5–15 kΩ are measured, replace the
open. machine control electronics. ➔ Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

➔ 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 &

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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.

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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.

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.


TEST #5a Adjusting
2. Access the gas valve by removing the Drum Customer-Focused Drying
toe panel. See Removing the Toe
Panel, page 9. Modes
3. Use an ohmmeter to determine if a NOTE: If the customer is complaining
gas valve coil has failed. Remove about the clothes being damp and the
FRONT
harness plugs. Measure resistance moisture sensor passes TEST #5, step 3,
across terminals. Readings should the total dry time can be lengthened by
match those shown in the following changing from a “CF1” (standard auto cy-
chart. If not, replace coil. cle) to a “CF2” (15% more drying time) or
“CF3” (30% more drying time) auto cycle.
Terminals Resistance
1. Activate the diagnostic test mode, and
1 to 2 1365 ± 60 MOVs advance past saved fault codes. See
(Metal Oxide Harness Activating the Diagnostic Test Mode,
1 to 3 560 ± 25 Varistors) Connection page 1.
4 to 5 1325 ± 55
Blower 2. In diagnostic test mode, press and hold
IMPORTANT: Housing the Dryness Level button for 5
Be sure all harness seconds. The dryer will beep and the
wires are looped back current drying mode will be seen on
through the strain relief the display. The factory default value
after checking or replacing coils. is “CF1”.
Figure 12. Disconnect sensor from wire
harness. 3. To select a different drying mode, press
TEST #5 Moisture Sensor the Dryness Level button again. The
NOTE: This test is started with the dryer display will flash and show CF2,
5. Access the machine control CF3, or CF1.
machine completely assembled.
electronics. See Accessing &
This test is performed when an automatic Removing the Electronic Assemblies, 4. With the display flashing the selected
cycle stops too soon, or runs much longer page 9. Remove connector P13 from auto cycle mode, press the Start button
than expected. the circuit board. Check the main to save the drying mode and exit
NOTE: Dryer will shut down automatically harness connections between the diagnostics (the Start button in this
after 2½ hours. sensor harness and machine control mode does not start a drying cycle).
for a short or open circuit. The result will be stored in EEPROM of
The following items are part of this system: the control board, and will be retained
➔ Replace the main harness if
Harness/connection after a power loss.
necessary.
Metal sensor strips 5. Press the Pause/Cancel button at any
➔ If harness is OK, continue with step 6.
Machine control electronics. See ESD time to cancel changes and exit from
information, page 1. 6. Measure the resistance this mode.
across the outermost
1. Activate the diagnostic test mode and contacts of the cable that
advance past saved fault codes. See includes the two red MOVs. TEST #6 Power Cube
procedure on page 1. ➔ If a small resistance is measured, This test is performed when:
2. Open the dryer door. The dryer will check for debris across moisture ✔ None of the indicators light up
beep and an alphanumeric number strips inside of the drum; clean if
✔ No beep sound is heard
will be displayed. debris is present. If debris is not
present, replace sensor harness. 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
3. Locate the two metal sensor strips on
the face of the lint screen housing. ➔ If a small resistance is not measured, 2. Check to make sure the connector is
Bridge these strips with a wet cloth or continue with step 7. fully inserted in the power cube board
finger. at P1.
7. Measure the resistance across
➔ If a beep tone is heard and an each of the outermost 3. Using an ohmmeter and referring to the
alphanumeric number is displayed contacts and the center appropriate wiring diagram on page 11,
on the console, the sensor passes terminal (ground connection). and figure 17 on page 10, check to be
the test. Go to step 9. sure there is continuity between P2-1
➔ If a resistance less than infinity is
on the power cube board and P003-3
➔ If a beep tone is not heard, or a measured, replace the sensor
on the console electronics user
continuous beep tone is heard harness.
interface board.
before bridging the moisture strips,
continue with step 4. ➔ If all connections are good, go to
TEST #7, page 9.

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➔ 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.

1. Perform steps in Accessing and


Figure 15. Locate the electronic
Removing the Electronic Assemblies, at
assemblies.
right, and visually check that the P5
connector is inserted all the way into
the machine control electronics. Figure 13. Door switch location. Machine Control Electronics
➔ If visual check passes, replace the 1. Perform preceding steps 1 and 2, then
console electronics and housing remove the two screws that hold the
➔ If the connections are OK, replace the
assembly. machine control electronics bracket in
wire and door switch assembly and
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. retest. place.
3. Perform the Console Buttons and ➔ If wire and door switch assembly have 2. Slide the bracket over the top of the
Indicators Diagnostic test, page 1 to been replaced and dryer still does not drum to access the machine control
verify repair. start, replace the machine control electronics connectors and mounting
electronics. screw. See figure 16.

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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.

Figure 19. Remove the decorative trim.

Figure 17. UI Power Cube and Machine control electronics.

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4. Slide the console up and off of the


machine. See figure 18, page 10.
REMOVING THE BACK
PANEL
5. The console mounting bracket is
fastened to the console front panel with 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
two latches at both sides of the console 2. Remove the three rear screws from the Contacts
assembly. Unlatch the bracket gently top panel, and slide the top panel to
with a screwdriver while pulling the Function 1M 2M 3M 5M 6M
the rear to remove.
mounting bracket assembly out. See Start
figure 18, page 10. 3. Remove the cover plate, disconnect the
power cord, and remove ground screw. Run
6. The console electronics is split into two
assemblies connected by two cables. 4. Remove the metal spring clip between = Contacts closed
Each assembly is fastened to the the back panel and the exhaust outlet.
decorative piece by four plastic latches. See figure 21. Centrifugal Switch
To remove these assemblies, gently (Motor)
compress the plastic latches while
pulling up on the assembly. For the
cycle selector assembly, the cycle
selector knob must first be removed by
firmly pulling on it or gently prying it Lt. Blue
straight upward. See figure 20. Black-White Green-Yellow

Red Red

Pluggable Drive Motor Switch

Figure 20. Locate 8 plastic latches.


Figure 21. Remove 12 screws.

5. Remove the ten screws on the rear,


and two screws on the top of the back Black
panel. Pull the back panel off the White
Blue
machine.
WHITE
White Blue
ELECTRIC DRYER: In addition to the
above, remove the terminal block from the
back panel. Gas Valve, Gas Dryer

SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTED.
MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE
OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS:
4669200 4989347 6446357 D314261
4700495 5066050 6597144 D314262
4754556 5560120 6604298 D457991
4840285 5809828 6685241 D457992
4865366 6020698 6732447 D495453
4899464 6047486 6784673
4908959 6199300 6819255

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ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static


electricity) discharge may cause damage
to machine control electronics. See page 1

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

MODEL P4-4 Y-R


BK
HEATER RELAY 1 MODEL RTN P4-5
OUTLET THERMISTOR
BK N.O. P4-3 R
HEATER +V OUTLET TEMP.
(0.25 TERMINAL) 10 kΩ
OUTLET P4-6 R
R COM TEMP. RTN
HEATER RTN INLET THERMISTOR
(0.25 TERMINAL) P4-2 R
INLET TEMP.
MACHINE 50 kΩ
P4-1 R
CONTROL INLET
ELECTRONICS TEMP. RTN
NC
HEATER
R R-W R-W R
HIGH LIMIT
THERMAL
THERMOSTAT 7.8–11.8 Ω
295°F (146°C)
CUT-OFF
352°F (178°C) COMBINED PART

GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

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

W P1-2 P9-1 LBU


N MOTOR
+5 V Gnd LBU R
P8-5 BK-W
P2-2 P2-1 MTR CS
P13-1 Y-R
MOIST. Y-R
P003-1 P003-2 P003-3 5M CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH 2M
SENSOR MOVS MAIN
N.C. +5 V Gnd 4M
SENSOR 3.3–3.6 Ω
G-Y
P13-2
P005-3 VDD P2-1 VDD SERIAL MOIST RTN START
G-Y BELT 2.7–3.0 Ω
CONSOLE P005-2 DATA P2-2 DATA COM
P005-1 VSS P2-3 VSS SWITCH
ELECTRONICS Y-R 3M 6M
1M
BK DRIVE MOTOR
P14-4 1/3 H.P.
MODEL
HEATER RELAY 1 P14-5 BK
MODEL RTN
N.O. OUTLET THERMISTOR R
BK P14-3 R-W
HEATER +V TEMP.
(0.25 TERMINAL)
10 kΩ IG IGR
R P14-6 R-W
COM TEMP RTN 1V
HEATER RTN IGNITOR
(0.25 TERMINAL) 50–500 Ω
N.C. P14-2
VALVE 3
MACHINE MOV 2 1
CONTROL N.C. VALVE
P14-1 HOLD ASSIST NO. 1
ELECTRONICS 4 5
NC BU
VALVE
BK TF1 TF2 MAIN NO. 2
R R-W
HIGH LIMIT FS1 FS2
THERMAL THERMAL FUSE
THERMOSTAT CUT-OFF 196°F (91°C)
245°F (118°C) 352°F (178°C) FLAME SENSOR

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