Service manual

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be

reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

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WARNING

Section 3

Troubleshooting

IMPORTANT: Refer to wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.

1. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord not

plugged in.

• Check laundry room for blown or loose fuse(s), or open

circuit breaker(s). The dryer itself does not have an

electrical fuse.

• Check both fuses for electric models.

Loading door not closed or inoperative door switch. • Close door or test switch and replace if inoperative.

Motor overload protector has cycled. • Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.

If protector cycles repeatedly. Refer to Paragraph 2.

Timer improperly set. • Reset timer.

Inoperative motor switch. • Test switch and replace if inoperative.

Start circuit not completed. • Press start switch button, or test switch and replace if

inoperative.

Inoperative motor. • Test motor and replace if inoperative.

Inoperative timer - nonmetered models. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.

Inoperative accumulator - metered models. • Test accumulator and replace if inoperative.

Accumulator not being activated. • Install slide extension.

Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram.

Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged with

lint.

• Remove dust or lint and spray with “Slyde,” No. 131P4, to

clean and lubricate.