Tech Sheet - 8546206.pdf 110.85862400 .pdf

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WARNINGElectric Shock Hazard

Disconnect power beforeservicing.Replace all parts andpanels before operating.Failure to do so can resultin death or electrical shock.

IMPORTANTElectrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics

ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may damage or weaken the machinecontrol electronics. The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair isfinished, but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress. Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist strap to green ground connection

point or unpainted metal in the appliance-OR-

Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpaintedmetal in the appliance.

Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a greenground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance.

Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle machine controlelectronics by edges only.

When repackaging failed machine control electronics in anti-static bag, observeabove instructions.

DISPLAY FAULT/ERROR CODESThe error codes below would be indicated when attempting to start a drying cycle, or afteractivating the Diagnostic Test Mode.

DISPLAY DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE

PF POWER FAILUREPF flashes to indicate that a power failure occurred while the dryerwas running. Press START to continue the cycle, or pressPAUSE/CANCEL to clear the display.

E1 THERMISTOR OPEN E1 flashes if the thermistor is open. See TEST #3a, page 6.

E2 THERMISTOR SHORTED E2 flashes if the thermistor has shorted. See TEST #3a, page 6.

E3 USER INTERFACE ORSOFTWARE MISMATCHE3 flashes when there is a keyswitch or software mismatch. Thiserror code will ONLY appear when in the Diagnostic Test mode. SeeTEST #5, page 8.

DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE

Before servicing, check the following: Make sure there is power at the wall

outlet. Has a household fuse blown or circuit

breaker tripped? Time delay fuse? Is dryer vent properly installed and

clear of lint or obstructions? All tests/checks should be made with a

VOM or DVM having a sensitivity of20,000 ohms per volt DC or greater.

Check all connections before replacingcomponents. Look for broken or loosewires, failed terminals, or wires notpressed into connectors far enough.

The most common cause for controlfailure is corrosion on connectors.Therefore, disconnecting andreconnecting wires will be necessarythroughout test procedures.

Connectors: Look at top of connector.Check for broken or loose wires. Checkfor wires not pressed into connector farenough to engage metal barbs.

Resistance checks must be made withpower cord unplugged from outlet.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

These tests allow factory or servicepersonnel to test and verify all inputs to themachine control electronics. One may wantto do a quick and overall checkup of thedryer with these tests before going tospecific troubleshooting tests.ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTICTEST MODE1. Be sure the dryer is in Standby Mode

(plugged in and all indicators off).2. Press the following button sequence:

MORE TIME LESS TIME MORE TIME LESS TIME- all within 5 seconds.

3. All indicators on the console areilluminated with 88 showing in theESTIMATED TIME REMAINING(two-digit) display, if this test modehas been entered successfully.

If unsuccessful entry into diagnosticmode, actions can be taken forspecific indications:Indication 1: None of the indicators or

display turns on.Action: Select any Manual Cycle.

If indicators come on, then try to changethe dryer time by pressing the More Timeand Less Time buttons. If either buttonfails to change the time, something isfaulty with one of those buttons, and it isnot possible to enter the diagnostic mode.Remove the console electronics andhousing. See Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 10.If no indicators come on after pressingthe Manual Cycle buttons, go toTEST #1 (Supply Connections), page 4.

Indication 2: E1 or E2 flashes fromthe display.

Action: Proceed to TEST #3a (ThermistorTest), page 6.

Indication 3: E3 flashes from thedisplay.

Action: Check that the correct machinecontrol electronics and Console Electron-ics and Housing are installed. Do so byremoving these components to view the

part numbers and compare them to thepart numbers in the Components Tableon page 2. See Accessing & Removingthe Electronic Assemblies, page 10.Replace components if necessary.

Diagnostic: Console switches andindicatorsPressing each button should cause a beeptone and control one or more LEDs asshown in figure 1, Console Diagnostics,page 2. Pressing the Start button will alsocontrol the motor and heater, while thetwo-digit display will indicate a softwareproject i.d. number.Diagnostic: Moisture SensorLocate two metal strips on the face of thelint screen housing. Bridge these strips witha wet cloth or a finger. If a beep is heardand a software revision number isdisplayed on the console, the sensor is OK.If not, or if a beep tone is heard beforebridging the moisture strips, go to TEST #4,step 2, page 7.Diagnostic: Door SwitchOpening the door should cause a beep toneand a number and letter to be indicated inthe two-digit display. Closing the door firmlyshould cause a beep tone and the display togo blank or indicate 88.

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Buttoncontrolsall LEDs

above button

Buttoncontrolsall LEDs

above button

Each cycle selectbutton controls

only its own LED

Start buttoncontrols

Status LEDs

This button controlsthe left digit

This button controlsthe right digit

Each buttoncontrols onlyits own LED

Turns off all LEDsand exits

diagnostic mode

Buttoncontrolsall LEDs

above button

Start buttonturns on Dryer(and controlsStatus LEDs)

Figure 1. Console Diagnostics

COMPONENTPART NUMBER

ElectricDryers

GasDryers

Console Electronics and Housingfor White/White Models: 85861

858719586195871

855876185587611

855876185587611

for White/Graphite Models: 85862858729586295872

855875885587581

855875885587581

for Bisque/Graphite Models: 8587495874

85587591

85587591

for Graphite/Black Models: 85866858769586695876

855876085587601

855876085587601

Machine Control Electronics 8546219 8546219Main Wire Harness 8529983 8299950Digital Wire Harness 8299925 8299929Wire Harness, Moisture Sensor (w/MOVs) 3406653 3406653Wire Harness, Gas Valve 3401850Door Switch 8519323 8519323Wire and Door Switch Assembly 8283288 8283288Belt Switch 8066134 8066134Thermal Cut-Off 8318314 Thermal Fuse 3392519 3392519Heat Element Assembly 8527865 Gas Burner Assembly 8318276High Limit Thermostat 3391914 3403140Drive Motor 8538263 8538263Thermistor - NTC 10k Ohms 3976615 39766151 Add Model Selector p/n 8519455. Insert Model Selector into rear

of the console electronics.

Blue White Green/Yellow

Black

Pluggable DriveMotor Switch

Drum Size: Drum Speed:7.0 cubic feet 51.5 3 RPM CW

ELECTRIC DRYER

1M 2M 3M 5M 6M

= Contacts closed

Contacts

Function

Start

Run

Centrifugal Switch (Motor)

3M 5M 6M

= Contacts closed

Contacts

Function

Start

Run

Centrifugal Switch (Motor)

BLACKBLUE

BLUEWHITE

WHITE

WHITE

Gas Valve

Red

Blue White Green/Yellow

Red

Pluggable DriveMotor Switch

GAS DRYER

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DRIVE MOTOR1/3 H.P.

120 VOLTS

FS2FS1

VALVENO. 1

IG IGRIGNITOR

50500

HOLD ASSIST

MAIN

22,000 BTU/HR

VALVENO. 2

4

1 32

5

FLAMESENSOR

L1 LINE BK W NEUTRAL

DOORSWITCH

R

4MMAIN

START

5M

6M

BK DL

THERMAL FUSE196F (91C)

HIGH LIMITTHERMOSTAT205F (96C)

DRUM LAMP

NC

3M

BU

BR

BELTSWITCH

W

LT BU

3VBU

1V

HS1 HS2

TF1 TF2

THERMISTOR

ELECTRONICCONTROL

DOOR

TEMP.

BK

MODEL RTN

L1

USER INTERFACE

(ACTIVE OVERLAY orALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY)

MOTOR

HEATER RTN

HEATER +V

10k 3%

P3

P4

P1-3

P2-5

P2-4

P1-4

P1-5

HEATERRELAY

NEUTRAL P1-2 NEUTRAL

MODEL P2-3

N.O.(0.250 TERMINAL)

COM(0.250 TERMINAL)

N.C.

TEMP RTN P2-6

P2-7

MOIST RTN

MOIST. P2-1

P2-2

G

SENSORMOVS

VALVEMOV

G/YP1-1

W

W

BK

BK

BK

Y/R

R/W

R

120 VOLTS

240 VOLTSBKL1 LINE R LINE L2

W NEUTRAL

2M

1M

DOORSWITCH

R/W

DRIVE MOTOR1/3 H.P.

4MMAIN

START

5M

6M

THERMISTOR

BK DL

HEATER

R BKCONTROL

THERMAL CUT-OFF(TCO) 352 F (178 C)

NEUTRALTERMINALLINKED TOCABINET

CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH

THERMAL FUSE196 F (91 C)

HIGH LIMITTHERMOSTAT295 F (146 C)

DOOR

DRUM LAMP

MOIST RTN

MOIST.

TEMP.

SENSOR

NC

3M

GBUBK

R

BR

LT BU LT BU

BELTSWITCH

W

MODEL RTN

L1

USER INTERFACE

(ACTIVE OVERLAY orALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY)

MOTOR

HEATER RTN

HEATER +V

10k 3%

P3

P4

P1-3

P2-1

P2-2

P2-5P2-4

P1-4

P1-5

HEATERRELAY

NEUTRAL P1-2 NEUTRAL

MODEL P2-3

N.O.(0.250 TERMINAL)

COM(0.250 TERMINAL)

N.C.

TEMP RTN P2-6

P2-7

G

SENSORMOVS

G/YP1-1

Y/R

BK

R/W

BK

W

7.811.8

BU

W

BU

LT BU

SENSOR

2.43.6

2.43.8

2.43.6

2.43.8

CENTRIFUGALSWITCH

ELECTRONIC

ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static electricity)discharge may cause damage to machinecontrol electronics. See page 1 for details.

GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / TESTNOTE: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performed in the sequence shown for each problem.

WONT POWER UP.(No response when buttons are pressed.)

1. Supply connections. See TEST #1 below.2. Check harness connections.3. Console electronics and housing. See TEST #5, page 8.

WONT START CYCLE WHEN STARTBUTTON IS PRESSED.

1. If number display flashes, check to be sure the door is completelyshut, and press and hold down START for about 1 second.

2. See TEST #2, page 5.3. See TEST #6, page 9.

WONT SHUT OFF WHEN EXPECTED.1. Check PAUSE/CANCEL button. See TEST #5, page 8.2. Console electronics and housing. See TEST #5, page 8.3. Moisture sensor. See TEST #4, page 7.

CONTROL WONT ACCEPT SELECTIONS. Console electronics and housing. See TEST #5, page 8.

WONT HEAT.1. Heater. See TEST #3, page 5.2. Check harness connections.3. Check installation.

HEATS IN AIR CYCLE. Thermistor. See TEST #3a, page 6.SHUTS OFF BEFORE CLOTHES ARE DRY. 1. Moisture sensor. See TEST #4, page 7.2. Dryness level adjust. See TEST #4a, page 8.

TROUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE

Some tests will require accessing components.See figure 14, page 9, for component locations.

GAS DRYER1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Remove the cover plate from the top right

corner of the back of the dryer. Seefigure 2.

3. Check that the power cord is firmlyconnected to the dryer's wire harness.See figure 4.

4. Access the machine control electronicswithout disconnecting any wiring to thecontrol board. See page 10, figure 17.

5. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the neutral (N) terminal of theplug and P1-2 (white wire) on the machinecontrol board. The left-hand side of figure 5shows the position of the neutral terminal(N) on the power cord's plug. If there is continuity, go to step 6. If there is no continuity, disconnect the

white wire of the harness from thepower cord at the location illustrated infigure 4. Test the continuity of thepower cord's neutral wire as illustratedin figure 5. If an open circuit is found,replace the power cord. Otherwise, goto step 6.

6. In a similar way, check the continuitybetween the L1 terminal of the plug andP1-5 (black wire) on the control board. If there is continuity, replace the control

board. If there is no continuity, check the

continuity of the power cord in a similarway to that illustrated in figure 5, but forpower cord's L1 wire.

TROUBLESHOOTING TESTS

NOTE: These checks are done with the dryerunplugged or disconnected from power.

TEST #1 Supply ConnectionsThis test assumes that proper voltage ispresent at the outlet, and visual inspectionindicates that the power cord is securelyfastened to the terminal block (electric dryer)or wire harness connection (gas dryer).

ELECTRIC DRYER1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Remove the cover plate from the top right

corner of the back of the dryer. Seefigure 2.

3. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the neutral (N) terminal of theplug and the center contact on theterminal block. See figure 3. If there is no continuity, replace the

power cord and test the dryer. If there is continuity, go to step 4.

4. In a similar way, check which terminal ofthe plug is connected to the left-mostcontact on the terminal block and make anote of it. This will be L1 (black wire) inthe wiring diagram. See figure 3.

When this is found, go to step 5. If neither of the plug terminals have

continuity with the left-most contact ofthe terminal block, replace the powercord and test the dryer.

5. Access the machine control electronicswithout disconnecting any wiring to thecontrol board. See page 10, figure 17.

6. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the L1 terminal of the plug(found in step 2) and P1-5 (black wire) onthe machine control board. If there is continuity, go to step 7. If there is no continuity, check that

wires to the terminal block are mechan-ically secure. If so, replace the mainwire harness and test the dryer.

7. Check for continuity between the neutral(N) terminal of the plug and P1-2 (whitewire) at the control board. If there is continuity, go to step 8. If there is no continuity and the

mechanical connections of the wire aresecure, replace the main wire harness.

8. Replace the machine control electronics.See Removing the Machine ControlElectronics, page 10.

COM

N

N

G

L1G

L1

Power CordPlug

Figure 5. Power cord terminals, gasdryer.

Power Cord

WireHarness

Figure 4. Power cord-to-wire harnessconnection for gas dryer.

RemoveScrew

TerminalBlock Cover

Figure 2. Remove the cover plate.

COM

N L1Power Cord

Plug Terminal Block

Figure 3. Plug-to-terminal connectionsfor electric dryer.

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If an open circuit is found, replace thepower cord. Otherwise, go to step 7.

7. Replace the main harness.

TEST #2 Motor Circuit TestThis test will check the wiring to the motorand the motor itself. The following items arepart of this system:

Part of Motor System ElectricDryerGas

Dryer Harness/connection Thermal fuse Belt/belt switch Drive motor Door switch Machine control

electronics. See ESDinformation, page 1.

no

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Access the machine control electronics

and measure the resistance across P1-3and P1-4. See Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 10. If resistance across P1-3 and P1-4 is in

the range of 1 to 6 ohms, replace themachine control electronics.

Otherwise, go to step 3.3. Check the wiring and components in the

path between these measurement pointsby referring to the appropriate wiringdiagram (gas or electric) on page 3.ELECTRIC DRYER ONLY: Check thethermal fuse. See TEST #3b, page 7.ALL DRYERS: Continue with step 4below to test the remaining componentsin the motor circuit.

4. Check the belt switch and drive motor.Access the belt switch and drive motor byremoving the back panel. See page 11.Carefully remove the drum belt from thespring-loaded belt switch pulley, gentlyletting the belt switch pulley down. Seefigure 6.

5. Remove the white connector from thedrive motor switch. See figure 7.

6. Using figure 8, check for the resistancevalues of the motors Main and Startwinding coils as shown below.NOTE: Main and Start winding coils mustbe checked at the motor.

WINDING RESISTANCE()CONTACT POINTS

OF MEASUREMENT

MAIN 2.43.6 Blue wire in back andwhite/orange wire

START 2.43.8 Blue wire in back andviolet wire

If the resistance at the motor is correct,then there is an open circuit betweenthe motor and machine controlelectronics. Check for failed belt switch.

7. Check the belt switch by measuringresistance between the two blue wires, asshown in figure 9, while pushing up thebelt switch pulley. If the resistance reading goes from

infinity to a few ohms as pulley armcloses the switch, belt switch is OK.If not, replace the belt switch.

If belt switch is OK and there is still anopen circuit, check and repair thewiring harness.

If the Start winding is in question andthe resistance is much greater than4s, replace the motor.

8. Door Switch problems can be uncoveredin the Diagnostic Door Switch Test onpage 1; however, if this was not done, thefollowing can be done without applyingpower to the dryer. Connect an ohmmeteracross P1-2 (neutral, white wire) and P1-3(door, blue wire). With the door properlyclosed, the ohmmeter should indicate aclosed circuit (02 ohms). If not, replacethe door switch assembly.

TEST #3 Heater TestThis test is performed when either of thefollowing situations occur:

Dryer doesnt heat Heat wont shut off

This test checks the components making upthe heating circuit. The following items arepart of this system:

Part of Heating System ElectricDryerGas

Dryer Harness/connection Heater relay Thermal cut-off Thermal fuse High limit thermostat Heat element assembly Gas burner assembly Centrifugal switch Thermistor Machine control

electronics. See ESDinformation, page 1.

Console electronicsand housing

Gas supply

no

no

no

no

no

Belt SwitchBelt SwitchPulley

Blue Wires

Figure 9. Checking the belt switch.

Main Winding:andBlue Wire in Back

White/Orange Wire

StartWinding:

andBlue Wire

in BackViolet Wire

Figure 8. Main and start windingmeasure points.

White Connector

Drive MotorSwitch

Figure 7. Remove white connector.

Drum Belt

Belt SwitchPulley

Figure 6. Carefully remove drum belt.

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Dryer does not heat:Locate the components using figure 10below.ELECTRIC DRYER:1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Remove the toe panel to access the ther-

mal components. See figure 15, page 10.3. Using an ohmmeter and referring to the

wiring diagram, measure the resistancefrom the red wire at the thermal cutoff tothe red wire at the heater. If the resistance is about 10 ohms, go

to step 5. If an open circuit is detected, go to

step 4.4. Visually check the wire connections to the

thermal cutoff, high limit thermostat, andheater. If connections look good, check forcontinuity across each of thesecomponents. Replace the one that iselectrically open.

5. If no open circuit is detected, measure theresistance between P2-5 (red/white wire)and P2-6 (black wire) at the machinecontrol board. If 67 k ohms are measured, replace

the machine control electronics. If the resistance is less than 1 k ohm,

replace the thermistor.GAS DRYER:1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Remove the toe panel to access the ther-

mal components. See figure 15, page 10.3. Perform TEST #3b, page 7. If the thermal

fuse is OK, go to step 4.

4. Locate the high limit thermostat. Seefigure 10. Measure the continuity throughit by connecting the meter probes on thered wire and blue wire. If there is an open circuit, replace the

high limit thermostat. Otherwise, go to step 5.

5. Perform TEST #3d (Gas Valve Test),page 7. If this is OK, replace the machinecontrol electronics.

Heat will not shut off:1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Access the machine control electronics,

and measure the resistance betweenP2-5 (red/white wire) and P2-6 (blackwire). See Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 10. If 67 k ohms are measured, replace

the machine control electronics. If the resistance is much greater than

7 k ohms, replace the thermistor.

TEST #3a Thermistor TestThe machine control electronics monitors theexhaust temperature using the thermistor,and cycles the heater relay on and off tomaintain the desired temperature.Begin with an empty dryer and a clean lintscreen.1. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.2. Set the following configuration: Door - must be firmly closed Press TIMED DRY Press END OF CYCLE SIGNAL (HIGH) Press START

3. If after 60 seconds, E1 or E2 flashes inthe display and the dryer shuts off, thethermistor or wire harness is eithershorted or open. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. Check wire connections at the machine

control electronics and thermistor. SeeAccessing the Machine ControlElectronics on page 10, and forthermistor location see figure 10 below.

If wire connections are good, removethe two wires from the thermistor andreplace the thermistor. See figure 10.

Plug in dryer or reconnect power.4. If E1 or E2 does not flash in the display,

the connections to the thermistor aregood. Therefore, check the thermistorsresistance value at any or all of thetemperature levels in question, using theTimed Dry Cycle, and the followingprocess:Hold a glass bulb thermometer capable ofreading from 90 to 180F (32 to 82C)in the center of the exhaust outlet. Thecorrect exhaust temperatures are asfollows:

EXHAUST TEMPERATURESTEMPERATURE

SETTINGHEAT TURNS

OFFHEAT TURNS

ON

HIGH 155 10F(68 6C)

1015F(68C)

below theheat turn offtemperature

MEDIUM HIGH 150 10F(66 6C)MEDIUM 140 10F(60 6C)

LOW 125 10F(52 6C)EXTRA LOW 105 5F(41 3C)

5. If the exhaust temperature is not withinspecified limits, check the resistance ofthe thermistor.NOTE: All thermistor resistancemeasurements must be made while dryeris disconnected from power.The table below gives the resistancevalues that should be observed for thevarious temperature settings.

TEMP.SETTING TEMPERATURE

Thermistor resistancevalue at heater

shutoff (digital oranalog meter) k

HIGH 155 10F(68 6C) 2.5 1.5

MEDIUMHIGH

150 10F(66 6C) 3.0 2.7

MEDIUM 140 10F(60 6C) 4.0 3.0

LOW 125 10F(52 6C) 5 4.3

EXTRALOW

105 5F(41 3C) 6 5

Thermal Cut-Off

High Limit Thermostat

Heater Element

FlameSensor

High LimitThermostat

Thermal Fuse

Thermistor

Thermal Fuse

Thermistor

Figure 10. Thermal Components, viewed from front.

Gas DryerElectric Dryer

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If needed, the following table givestemperatures and their associatedresistance values.

THERMISTOR RESISTANCE

TEMP.F (C)

RES.k

TEMP.F (C)

RES.k

50 (10) 19.9 80 (27) 9.260 (16) 15.3 90 (32) 7.470 (21) 11.9 100 (38) 5.7

If the thermistor resistance checkswithin normal limits, replace themachine control electronics.

TEST #3b Thermal Fuse Test1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Access the thermal fuse by first removing

the toe panel. See Removing the ToePanel, page 10, and figure 10 on page 6for thermal fuse location.

ELECTRIC DRYER: The thermal fuse iswired in series with the dryer drive motor. Ifthe thermal fuse is open, replace it.GAS DRYER: The thermal fuse is wired inseries with the dryer gas valve. If the thermalfuse is open, replace it.

TEST #3c Thermal Cut-Off Test,Electric Dryer OnlyIf the dryer does not produce heat, check thestatus of the thermal cut-off.1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Access the thermal cut-off by first

removing the toe panel. See Removingthe Toe Panel, page 10.

3. Using an ohmmeter, check the continuityacross the thermal cut-off. See figure 10,page 6 for location. If the ohmmeter indicates an open

circuit, replace the failed thermal cut-offand high limit thermostat. In addition,check for failed heat element, orblocked or improper exhaust system.

TEST #3d Gas Valve Test, GasDryer Only1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.2. Access the gas valve by removing the toe

panel. See Removing the Toe Panel,page 10.

3. Use an ohmmeter to determine if a gasvalve coil has failed. Remove harnessplugs. Measure resistance acrossterminals. Readings should match thoseshown in the following chart. If not,replace coil.

Terminals Resistance1 to 2 1365 251 to 3 560 254 to 5 1220 50

IMPORTANT:Be sure all harnesswires are looped backthrough the strain reliefafter checking or replacing coils.

TEST #4 Moisture Sensor TestNOTE: This test is started with the machinecompletely assembled.This test is performed when an automaticcycle stops too soon, or runs much longerthan expected.NOTE: Dryer will shut down automaticallyafter 2 hours.The following items are part of this system: Harness/connection Metal sensor strips Machine control electronics

1. Enter the Diagnostic Test mode. Seeprocedure on page 1.

2. Open the dryer door. If a beep tone isheard and a software revision number isdisplayed on the console as soon as thedoor is opened, a short circuit exists in themoisture sensor system. If this doesn't happen, go to step 3. Otherwise, go to step 4.NOTE: Over drying may be caused by ashort circuit in the sensor system.

3. Locate the two metal sensor strips on theface of the lint screen housing. Bridgethese strips with a wet cloth or finger. If a beep tone is heard and a software

revision number is displayed on theconsole, the sensor passes the test.Go to step 4.

If not, unplug dryer or disconnectpower.

Access the moisture sensor wires byremoving the toe panel (page 10, figure15) and disconnecting the sensor wiresfrom the harness (figure 11). Go tostep 9.

4. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.5. Access the machine control electronics.

See page 10. Remove the connector P2from the circuit board. Measure theresistance across terminals 1 (yellow/redwire) and 2 (black wire). If the ohmmeter does not indicate

(infinity) open circuit, go to step 6. Otherwise, measure the resistance

across between pins 1 and 2 ofconnector P2 on the machine control

board. If a resistance less than 1 M ismeasured (with analog or digitalohmmeter), inspect the control boardfor any debris bridging these pins. If nodebris, replace the machine controlelectronics.

6. Access the moisture sensor by removingthe toe panel. See Removing the toepanel, page 10. Disconnect the sensorfrom the wire harness. See figure 11.

7. Measure the resistanceacross the outermostcontacts of the cable thatincludes the two red MOVs. If a small resistance is measured,

replace this component (Wire Harness,Moisture Sensor).

Otherwise go to step 8.8. Measure the resistance across the pins

of the mating connector. If a smallresistance is measured here, replace thisharness (Digital Wire Harness).

9. Measure the resistanceacross each of the outermostcontacts and the centerterminal (ground connection). If a resistance less than infinity is

measured, replace this component(Wire Harness, Moisture Sensor).

10. If moisture sensor diagnostic test passes,check the thermistor: Perform TEST #3a,page 6. If the problem persists after replacing

the moisture sensor and thermistor,replace the machine controlelectronics.

BlowerHousing

Drum

HarnessConnection

FRONT

Figure 11. Disconnect sensor from wireharness.

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TEST #4a Dryness LevelAdjust

NOTE: If the customer is complaining aboutthe clothes being damp and the moisturesensor passes TEST #4 Moisture SensorTest step 3, page 7, then the total dry timecan be lengthened by changing from a Loor short auto cycle to a Hi or longer autocycle.1. Refer to the Diagnostic Tests on Page 1

and activate the Diagnostic Test Mode.2. In diagnostic test mode, press and hold

the Auto Dry Level key for 5 seconds. Thedryer will beep and the current auto cyclemode will be seen on the display. Thefactory default setting is Lo.

3. To select a different auto cycle mode,press the Auto Dry Level key again. Thedryer display will flash and show eitherHi or Lo.

4. With the display flashing the selectedauto cycle mode, press the Start key tosave the setting and exit diagnostics (theStart key in this mode does not start adrying cycle). The result will be stored inEEPROM of the control board.

5. Press the Pause/Cancel key at any timeto cancel changes and exit from thismode.

Before replacing the machine control electronics,check for proper button function as follows: Unplug dryer or disconnect power. See Accessing the Machine Control

Electronics on page 10 and removeconnectors P3 and P4 from the machinecontrol electronics. See figure 13, page 9,for connector locations.

Using the table at right, measure the resis-tance across the switch when the button ispressed.

NOTE: The meter must be connected with theproper polarity. If the meter responds to the button being

pressed, it indicates the button is operating.The button is a momentary connection, sothe meter can respond only while thebutton is being pressed.

If any switches fail this test, replace theconsole electronics and housing.

If all switches test OK, replace the machinecontrol electronics. See page 10.

BUTTON + LEAD LEAD

HEAVY DUTY P3-14 P3-11BULKY/BEDDING P3-14 P3-9

JEANS P3-13 P3-11TEMPERATURE P3-12 P3-8

NORMAL P3-12 P3-11DELICATE P3-14 P3-10

EXPRESS DRY P3-13 P3-10CASUAL P3-12 P3-10

TIMED DRY P3-13 P3-9DAMP DRY SIGNAL P3-14 P3-8WRINKLE GUARD P3-13 P3-8

TOUCH UP P3-12 P3-9AUTO DRY LEVEL P3-14 P3-7

MORE TIME P3-13 P3-7LESS TIME P3-12 P3-7

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL P3-12 P4-2START P3-14 P4-2

PAUSE/CANCEL P3-13 P4-2

CHECKING FUNCTIONS OF BUTTONS

TEST #5 Button and LED TestRefer to the Diagnostic Tests on page 1 andactivate the Diagnostic Test Mode. Check forthe following situations:

None of the LEDs light up A particular group of LEDs does not

light up A single LED does not light up No beep sound is heard No dryer function is activated when

a particular button is pressed E3 error code is displayed

None of the LEDs light up:1. See Diagnostic Guide/Before Servicing...

on page 1.2. Visually check that connectors P3 and

P4 are inserted all the way into themachine control electronics. SeeAccessing the Machine ControlElectronics on page 10. If theseconnections are good, perform thechecks described in Checking Functionsof Buttons in box above.

A particular group of LEDs does notlight up:A group or combination of LEDs share acommon electronic connection. If this

connection is open, all of the LEDs in thegroup will be disabled. Replace the consoleelectronics and housing.A single LED does not light up:Press the button associated with the LEDseveral times. If the LED does not light up, theLED has failed. Replace the consoleelectronics and housing.No beep sound is heard:If the associated LEDs do light up, it ispossible that the beeper circuit has failed.Check button functioning before replacing themachine control electronics. See box above.No dryer function is activated whena particular button is pressed:If the associated LEDs do light up, it ispossible that the machine control electronicshas failed. Check button functioning beforereplacing the machine control electronics.See box above.E3 error code is displayed:If the E3 error code is displayed, there is auser interface or software mismatch. It is alsopossible that a component on the consoleelectronics or the machine control electronicshas failed. Check button functioning beforereplacing the machine control electronics.See box above.

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TEST #6 Door Switch TestGo into the Diagnostic Test Mode. Seepage 1. Functionality is verified with a beepeach time the door is closed and opened,and a number and letter appears in thedisplay (i.e., 0E, 0G, 1E, or 2G etc.). If any of the above conditions are not

met, or if one of the dryer modelcodes listed above is displayed whenthe door is closed, check that thewires between the door switch andmachine control electronics areconnected. See figure 12 for switchlocation and see Accessing theMachine Control Electronics, page 10.

If the connections are OK, replace thewire and door switch assembly andretest.

If wire and door assembly have beenreplaced and dryer still does not start,then replace the machine controlelectronics.

Moisture SensorStrips

HeaterAssembly

DoorSwitch

Machine Control Electronics

Moisture SensorsThermistorThermal Cut-offThermostat

Assembly (Electric or Gas)

Heater

Drum Light Assembly Blower/Motor Assembly

Console Electronicsand Housing

See Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 10, to access:

See Removing the BackPanel, page 11, to access:

See Removing the Toe Panel,page 10, to access:

Figure 14. Component locations

P/NXX

XXXX

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Green/Yellow

White Blue

Black

ConsoleMounting

ScrewOpenN.O.

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Lt. Blue BlackRed/White

Open (Elec.)Lt. Blue (Gas)

Yellow/Red

BlackHeaterRelayMotorRelay

Figure 13. Machine control electronics

Door SwitchTOP OFDRUM

FRONT

Figure 12. Door switch location.

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REMOVING THE TOE PANEL

1. Remove two screws below the toe panel.2. Slide the toe panel down, then pull it out

from the bottom. See figure 15.

ACCESSING & REMOVINGTHE ELECTRONICASSEMBLIES

There are two electronic assemblies; theConsole Electronics and Housing, and theMachine Control Electronics. See figure 16.

Accessing the Machine ControlElectronics1. After locating the machine control

electronics, remove the three screws thathold the machine control bracket in placeand remove assembly. See figure 17.

2. As you remove the assembly from itsmounting position, rotate the assemblyup to access the machine control circuitboard, and set it on the side panel. Seefigure 18.

Removing the Machine ControlElectronicsRemove all the wire connections to themachine control board. See figure 13,page 9.There are two plastic legs on each side ofthe circuit board that fasten it to themounting bracket. With pliers, squeeze theleg while pulling up until it becomesunlatched from the mounting bracket. Dothis at all four plastic legs, then lift the circuitboard from mounting bracket.Accessing the Console Electronicsand Housing1. After locating the machine control

electronics, disconnect the ribbon cablesthat run between the console and themachine control board. Make thedisconnection at the machine controlside. Remove the two screws that fastenthe console assembly to dryer. Thenremove the console assembly, sliding itup and off from the front of the machine.See figure 19.

Machine ControlElectronics Assembly

Console Electronicsand Housing (inside)

FRONT

Figure 16. Locate the electronicassemblies.

FRONTMachine ControlElectronicsAssembly

Figure 17. Remove assembly frommounting position.

FRONT

Machine ControlElectronicsAssembly

Figure 18. Rotate assembly up toaccess the machine control circuit board.

Flange

Figure 15. Pull the toe panel down toclear flanges, then pull panel out.

Ribbon Cable Connection Point

Ribbon Cable

FRONT

Figure 19. Rotate assembly up toaccess the console electronics.

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2. Remove the screws that fasten theconsole mounting bracket onto theassembly. Lift up and remove the bracketto locate the electronics assembly. Seefigure 20.

3. The console electronics and housingassembly is held to the decorative pieceby seven plastic latches. See figure 21.

4. Unlatch them gently with a screwdriverwhile pulling the electronics housingassembly out. See figure 22.

5. Gently pull the console electronicshousing away from the decorative piece.See figure 23.

REMOVING THE BACKPANEL

After removing the top panel, remove thecover plate. Then remove ten screws fromthe back panel, plus two screws on the backpanels top edge, which connect the backpanel to the side panels top edges. Seefigure 24.ELECTRIC DRYER: In addition to theabove, remove the ground wire and screwfrom back panel. Also disconnect the powercord from the terminal block, and thenremove the terminal block from the backpanel.

Ground Screw Location -Electric Models Only Cover Plate

Figure 24. Remove 12 screws (13 forelectric models).

Figure 21. Locate seven plastic latches.

Figure 22. Unlatch gently withscrewdriver.

Console electronicsand housing

Decorative piece

Figure 23. Gently pull console housingaway from decorative piece.

ConsoleMounting Bracket

Console Electronics andHousing Assembly

Figure 20. Remove mounting bracketand locate electronics assembly.

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