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WARNINGElectrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power beforeservicing.Replace all parts andpanels before operating.Failure to do so canresult in death orelectrical shock.

IMPORTANT

Electrostatic Discharge SensitiveElectronics (ESD)

ESD problems are present everywhere. ESDmay damage or weaken the machine controlelectronics. The new control assembly mayappear to work well after repair is finished,but failure may occur at a later date due toESD stress.

Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connectwrist strap to green ground connectionpoint or unpainted metal in the appliance-OR- Touch your finger repeatedly to agreen ground connection point orunpainted metal in the appliance.

Before removing the part from its package,touch the anti-static bag to a green groundconnection point or unpainted metal in theappliance.

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

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

DIAGNOSTIC GUIDEBefore servicing, check the following:

Make sure there is power at the wall outlet.

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breakertripped? Was a regular fuse used? Use atime-delay fuse.

Is dryer vent properly installed and clear of lintor obstructions?

All tests/checks should be made with a VOM(volt-ohm-milliammeter) or DVM (digital-voltmeter) having a sensitivity of 20,000 Ωper volt DC or greater.

Check all connections before replacingcomponents. Look for broken or loose wires,failed terminals, or wires not pressed intoconnectors far enough.

A potential cause of a control not functioningis corrosion on connections. Observeconnections and check for continuity withan ohmmeter.

Connectors: Look at top of connector. Checkfor broken or loose wires. Check for wires not

pressed into connector far enough to engagemetal barbs.

Resistance checks must be made with dryerunplugged or power disconnected.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTSThese tests allow service personnel to test andverify all inputs to the machine control electronics.You may want to do a quick and overall checkupof the dryer with these tests before going tospecific troubleshooting tests.

ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTICTEST MODE1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode (plugged

in with all indicators off, or with only the Dryindicator on).

2. Select any one button (except Control Lock andStart/Pause) and follow the steps below, usingthe same button (remember the button):

Press/hold 2

seconds

Releasefor 2

seconds

Press/hold 2

seconds

Releasefor 2

seconds

Press/hold 2

seconds

3. If this test mode has been entered successfully,all indicators on the console are illuminated for5 seconds with 8:88 showing in the EstimatedTime Remaining three-digit display. If there areno saved fault codes or active fault codes, centerboard indicators on the console will momentarilyturn off, then stay on with 8:88 displayed.Continue with diagnostics.

4. If entry into Diagnostic Test Mode isunsuccessful, choose a different button (exceptControl Lock and Start/Pause) and repeat step 2.

If no indicators come on after repeating step2 using a different button, go to TEST #1,page 4.

DIAGNOSTIC: Active Fault CodesIf there is an active fault code, it will be flashing inthe display. Review the Display Fault/Error Codestable, page 3, for the recommended procedure.

If there is no active fault code, 8:88 will bedisplayed, center board indicators momentarilyturn off, and then all of the indicator lights willbe turned on.

DIAGNOSTIC: Saved Fault CodesIf there are saved fault codes, the most recentfault code will show “F:” and flash “XX” where XXis the fault code.

Press and releasethe same buttonused to activatediagnostics

beeptone

Second most recentfault code isdisplayed.

Repeat beeptone

Third most recent faultcode is displayed.

Repeat beeptone

Fourth most recentfault code isdisplayed.

Repeat Center board indicatorsmomentarily turn off, then stay on.

DIAGNOSTIC: Console Buttons andIndicatorsPressing buttons and rotating the cycle selectorwill turn off the corresponding indicator and sounda beep as shown in figure 1, page 2.

Pressing Time Adjust + will toggle the leftdigit and colon on the display while soundinga beep.

Pressing Time Adjust – will toggle the right twodigits on the display while sounding a beep.

Electric Models Only: Pressing the WrinklePrevent button will activate the Inlet Air FlowTest. See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet AirFlow, page 2.

Pressing the Signal On/Off button willactivate the Line Voltage Test. SeeDIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Line Voltage,page 2.

If indicators fail to come on and beep afterpressing buttons and rotating the cycleselector, go to TEST #6, page 8.

DIAGNOSTIC: Door SwitchOpening the door should cause a beep and analphanumeric number (such as ) to bedisplayed. Closing the door should cause a beepand 8:88 to be displayed.

If opening the door fails to cause a beep and anumber and letter to be displayed, go toTEST #7, page 9.

NOTE: Opening the door while in Diagnostic TestMode may not activate the drum light. The lightwill come on when Start/Pause is pressed, or uponopening the door after the Diagnostic Test Modehas been canceled.

DIAGNOSTIC: Moisture SensorOpen the door and locate two metal strips on theinside of the dryer. Using a wet cloth or one finger,jointly touch both strips.

If a continuous beep tone is heard and analphanumeric number is displayed on theconsole, the sensor is OK.

If a continuous beep tone is not heard, or if acontinuous beep tone is heard before touchingboth moisture strips, go to TEST #5, page 8.

DIAGNOSTIC: Motor, Heater, andConsole IDClose the door. Press the Start/Pause button. Themotor and heater will turn on. Continuing to press theStart/Pause button will display the project codes andsoftware revisions. These codes are not relevantto the service of the machine and can be ignored.

NOTE: The console buttons only control theindicator lights in Diagnostic Test Mode. When thebuttons are pressed, the corresponding featureswill not be activated.

If the motor does not turn on, go to TEST #3,page 5.

If no heat is detected, go to TEST #4, page 6.

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Figure 1. Console Diagnostics.

DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air Flow(Electric Models Only)Used to display the air flow value at the inletof the heater box being measured by the machinecontrol.

After entering the Diagnostic Test Mode, waitingfor the 5 second delay, and cycling through anysaved fault codes, press the Wrinkle Prevent buttonto activate air flow detection. A 30 or 50 secondcountdown timer will start and the dryer willturn on.

If the dryer is cold, the countdown will start at50 seconds.

NOTE: If the dryer is extremely cold (less than40°F [4.4°C]), the air flow may not be detectedproperly, and “--” will be displayed.

If the dryer is hot, the countdown timer willstart at 30 seconds (cool down period)followed by an additional 50 secondcountdown.

A Dryness Level modifier LED will also beilluminated to indicate the air flow rangecorresponding to the number displayed.

The More Dry LED will be illuminated for airflow readings above 40 cfm.

The Normal LED will be illuminated for air flowreadings between 29 and 40 cfm.

The Less Dry LED will be illuminated for airflow readings less than 29 cfm.

If air flow value is low (Less Dry LED is lit),check to make sure the lint screen is clean,the door seal is in place, and the vent is notobstructed.

DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Line VoltageUsed to display the line voltage currently beingmeasured by the machine control:

After entering the Diagnostic Test Mode, waitingfor the 5 second delay, and cycling through anysaved fault codes, press the Signal On/Off button.The voltage value will be displayed.

If the line voltage is not seen on L2, the displaywill flash . Go to TEST #1, page 4.

DEACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTICTEST MODEPress the Power/Cancel button to exit diagnostics.

ACTIVATING THE MANUAL LOAD TEST1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode (plugged

in with all indicators off, or with only theClothes Dry indicator on).

2. Select any one button (except Control Lock,Start/Pause, and Power/Cancel) and followthe steps below, using the same button(remember the button):

a. Press/hold 2 secondsb. Release for 2 secondsc. Press/hold 2 secondsd. Release for 2 secondse. Press/hold 2 secondsf. Release for 2 secondsg. Press/hold 2 seconds

The motor starts right away, the “Sensing”Status LED comes on, and “0” (zero) isdisplayed (this step starts the Manual Loadsequence):

1. Motor turnson.

“Sensing” StatusLED turns on.

0:00 isdisplayed.

Now press any key (except Power/Cancel)and the control will advance through eachstep of the following sequence:

2. Motor + heater.“Damp”Status LEDturns on.

0:02 isdisplayed.

3. Motor + heater+ drum light.

“Cool Down”Status LEDturns on.

0:03 isdisplayed.

4. All loads turnoff.

“Clothes Dry”Status LEDturns on.

0:04 isdisplayed.

DEACTIVATING THE MANUALLOAD TESTPress the Power/Cancel button to exit this mode.

L2

Control Lock button operates its ownindicator, and Check Lint Screen,

Power/Cancel, and Status indicators.

Start/Pause controls itsown indicator, starts dryer, and

Controls itsown indicator.

Controls itsown indicator

and starts inletflow diagnostic.

Controls itsown indicator.

Controls itsown indicator

and starts dryerand displays linevoltage diagnostic.

Time Adjust +button turns the

left digit andcolon of the

display on or off.

Time Adjust –button turns themiddle and right

digit of thedisplay on or off.

Each buttoncontrols allindicatorsabove the

button (On-Off).

displays version information.

Rotating cycleselector turns cycleindicators on or off.

Power/Cancelbutton turns off

all indicators andexits diagnostics.



DISPLAY FAULT/ERROR CODESThe fault codes below would be indicated when attempting to start adrying cycle, or after activating the Diagnostic Test Mode.

Display Description Explanation / Recommended Procedure

PowerFailure

PF flashes to indicate that a power failureoccurred while the dryer was running.

Press Start/Pause to continue the cycle,or press Power/Cancel to clear the display.

Low LineVoltage

L2 flashes if low line voltage (less than30 V) is detected at installation.

Check to see if a household fuse hasblown or a circuit breaker has tripped.Confirm the power cord is properlyinstalled and plugged into the power outlet.Check the relay connections on themachine control electronics.Gas Models Only: Check the P14connection on the machine controlelectronics.

Low Air FlowCondition

AF flashes if low inlet air flow is detectedat install.

Check to see if the vent run from thedryer to the wall is crushed.Perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC:Displaying Inlet Air Flow, page 2.

Primary ControlFailure

F:01 flashes when there is a primarycontrol failure.

Replace the machine control electronics.See Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 9.

Keypad/User Interface

Failure

F:02 flashes when there is a stuck buttonor user interface mismatch. This fault codeappears ONLY when in the Diagnostic TestMode.

See TEST #6, page 8.

Heater Failure

F:20 flashes if no voltage is detected at theheater relay. This fault code appears ONLYwhen in the Diagnostic Test Mode.

Check that the wires are plugged in onthe heater assembly and at the relay onthe electronic control.

OutletThermistor

Open

F:22 flashes if the outlet thermistor is open.See TEST #4a, page 7.

OutletThermistor

Shorted

F:23 flashes if the outlet thermistor hasshorted.

See TEST #4a, page 7.

InletThermistor

Open

F:24 flashes if the inlet thermistor is open.This fault code appears ONLY when in theDiagnostic Test Mode.


InletThermistor

Shorted

F:25 flashes if the inlet thermistor isshorted. This fault code appears ONLYwhen in the Diagnostic Test Mode.


Motor DriveSystem Failure

F:26 flashes if there is a motor drivesystem failure.


MoistureSensor Open

F:28 flashes if the moisture sensor strip isopen. This fault code appears ONLY whenin the Diagnostic Test Mode.


MoistureSensorShorted

F:29 flashes if the moisture sensor striphas shorted. This fault code appears ONLYwhen in the Diagnostic Test Mode.


Moisture SensorStrips

HeaterAssembly

DoorSwitch

See Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9, to access:

See Removing the BackPanel, page 11, to access:

See Removingthe Toe Panel,page 9, to access:

Machine Control ElectronicsConsole Electronics and Housing

Drum Light AssemblyBlower Motor Assembly

Moisture SensorsOutlet ThermistorThermal Cut-offInlet Thermistor/High LimitThermostat Assembly (Electric Models)High Limit Thermostat (Gas Models)Heater Assembly (Electric or Gas)Thermal Fuse

Figure 2. Component locations.

Display Description Explanation / Recommended Procedure

RestrictedAir FlowCondition

F:30 flashes if a restricted air flow condition exists. This faultcode appears ONLY when in the Diagnostic Test Mode.

Check to make sure the lint screen is clean, the door sealis in place and the vent is not obstructed.See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air Flow, page 2.

L2Line Voltage

Error

F:31 flashes if a low voltage condition (less than 30 V) hasbeen detected. This fault code appears ONLY when in theDiagnostic Test Mode.

Check to see if a household fuse has blown or a circuitbreaker has tripped.Confirm the power cord is properly installed and pluggedinto the power outlet.Check the relay connections on the electronic control.

NoCommunication

BetweenElectronic

Assemblies

F:70 / F:71 flashes when there is no communication betweenthe machine control and the console electronics.

Check console electronics harness connections to themachine control.Replace the machine control electronics. See Accessing &Removing the Electronic Assemblies, page 9.

throughConsole

ElectronicsFailure

F:72 through F:78 flashes when there is a console electronicsfailure.

Replace the console electronics. See Accessing &Removing the Electronic Assemblies, page 9.

PF

F :01

F :02

F :22

F :23

F :26

F :28

F :29

F :30

F :31

F :70

F :71

F :72

F :78

L2

AF

F :20

F :24

F :25



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

TEST #1 Supply ConnectionsThis test assumes that proper voltage is present atthe outlet, and visual inspection indicates that thepower cord is securely fastened to the terminalblock (electric dryer) or wire harness connection(gas dryer).

ELECTRIC DRYER:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Remove the cover plate from the top rightcorner of the back of the dryer. See figure 3.

3. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the neutral (N) terminal of the plugand the center contact on the terminal block.See figure 4.

If there is no continuity, replace the powercord and test the dryer.

If there is continuity, go to step 4.

4. In a similar way, check which terminal of theplug is connected to the left-most contact onthe terminal block and make a note of it. Thiswill be L1 (black wire) in the wiring diagram.See figure 4.

When this is found, go to step 5.

If neither of the plug terminals havecontinuity with the left-most contact of theterminal block, replace the power cord andtest the dryer.

5. Access the machine control electronics withoutdisconnecting any wiring to the control board.See Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9.

6. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the L1 terminal of the plug (found instep 4) and P9-2 (black wire) on the machinecontrol board. See figure 17, page 10.


If there is no continuity, check that wires tothe terminal block are mechanically secure.If so, replace the main wire harness and testthe dryer.

7. Check for continuity between the neutral (N)terminal of the plug and P8-3 (white wire) onthe machine control board.


If there is no continuity and the mechanicalconnections of the wire are secure, replacethe main wire harness.

8. Visually check that the P5 connector isinserted all the way into the machine controlelectronics.

9. Visually check that the console electronics andhousing assembly is properly inserted into thefront console.

10. If both visual checks pass, replace theconsole electronics and housing assembly.

11. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

12. Perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC: ConsoleButtons and Indicators, page 1, to verifyrepair.

13. If indicators still do not light, performTEST #2, page 5.

GAS DRYER:


2. Remove the cover plate from the top rightcorner of the back of the dryer. See figure 3.

3. Check that the power cord is firmly connectedto the dryer’s wire harness. See figure 5.

4. Access the machine control electronics withoutdisconnecting any wiring to the control board.See figure 16, page 9.

5. With an ohmmeter, check for continuitybetween the neutral (N) terminal of the plugand P8-3 (white wire) on the machine controlboard. The left-hand side of figure 6 shows theposition of the neutral terminal (N) on thepower cord plug. Also see figure 17, page 10.


Problem Possible Cause / Test

NOTE: Possible Cause/Tests MUST be performedin the sequence shown for each problem.

Won’t power up.(No response when buttons are pressed.)

1. Supply connections. See TEST #1, at right.2. Check harness connections.3. Console electronics and housing assembly.


Won’t start cycle when Start/Pause button is pressed.

1. If number display flashes, check to be sure thedoor is completely shut, and press and holddown Start/Pause for about 1 second.

2. See TEST #3, page 5.3. See TEST #7, page 9.

Won’t shut off when expected.

1. Check Power/Cancel button.2. Console electronics and housing assembly.

See TEST #6, page 8.3. Moisture sensor. See TEST #5, page 8.

Control won’t accept selections.

Console electronics and housing assembly. SeeTEST #6, page 8.

Won’t heat.

1. Heater. See TEST #4, page 6.2. Check harness connections.3. See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Line Voltage,

page 2.4. Check installation.

Heats in air cycle.

Heater. See TEST #4, page 6.

Shuts off before clothes are dry.

1. Check the dryness setting for auto cycles.2. Check for full lint screen.3. See DIAGNOSTIC: Displaying Inlet Air Flow,

page 2.4. Check for clogged vent.5. Moisture sensor. See TEST #5, page 8.6. Dryness level adjust. See TEST #5a, page 8.

Pushing Power/Cancel button causes dryerto beep, but no indicators light.

1. Check console electronics harness connectionsto the machine control.

2. Replace machine control electronics. SeeAccessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESome tests will require accessing components.See figure 2, page 3, for component locations.

Figure 5. Power cord-to-wire harnessconnection for gas dryer.

COM

N L1

Figure 4. Plug-to-terminal connections forelectric dryer.

Figure 3. Remove the cover plate.

Power CordPlug

Terminal Block

RemoveScrew

Cover Plate

WireHarness

Power Cord



If there is no continuity, disconnect the whitewire of the harness from the power cord atthe location illustrated in figure 5. Test thecontinuity of the power cord neutral wire asillustrated in figure 6. If an open circuit isfound, replace the power cord. Otherwise,go to step 6.

6. In a similar way, check the continuity betweenthe L1 terminal of the plug and P9-2 (blackwire) on the control board.


If there is no continuity, check the continuityof the power cord in a similar way to thatillustrated in figure 6, but for power cord’sL1 wire.

If an open circuit is found, replace the powercord. Otherwise, replace the main harness.

7. Visually check that the P5 connector isinserted all the way into the machine controlelectronics.


9. If both visual checks pass, replace the consoleelectronics and housing assembly.


11. Perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC: ConsoleButtons and Indicators, page 1, to verify repair.

12. If indicators still do not light, performTEST #2.

TEST #2 Machine Control PowerCheckThis test is used to determine if power is presentat the machine control electronics. This testassumes that TEST #1 has been completed.

NOTE: The drum light is controlled by the machinecontrol on all models.


2. Open the door.

If the drum light illuminates, then power ispresent at the machine control. Go tostep 3.

If the drum light fails to illuminate, theproblem may be as simple as a bad bulb.Replace bulb with a working bulb. If drumlight still fails to illuminate, continue withstep 3.


4. Replace the machine control electronics.



TEST #3 Motor CircuitThis test will check the wiring to the motor and themotor itself. The following items are part of thismotor system:

Part of Motor System ElectricDryer

GasDryer

Harness/connection

Thermal fuse noBelt/belt switch

Drive motor

Centrifugal switch

Door switch

Machine control electronics. SeeESD information, page 1.


2. Access the machine control electronics andmeasure the resistance across P8-4 and P9-1.See Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9.

If resistance across P8-4 and P9-1 is in therange of 1 to 6 Ω, replace the machinecontrol electronics.

Otherwise, go to step 3.

3. Check the wiring and components in the pathbetween these measurement points byreferring to the appropriate wiring diagram(gas or electric) on page 12.

ELECTRIC DRYER ONLY: Check the thermalfuse. See TEST #4b, page 7.

ALL DRYERS: Continue with step 4 below totest the remaining components in the motorcircuit.

4. Check the belt switch and drive motor. Accessthe belt switch and drive motor by removingthe back panel. See Removing the Back Panel,page 11. Slowly remove the drum belt from thespring-loaded belt switch pulley, gently lettingthe belt switch pulley down. See figure 7.

5. Remove the white connector from the drivemotor switch. See figure 8.

6. Remove the bare copper wire terminal frompin 5 of black drive motor switch. See figure 9.

7. Using figure 9, check for the resistance valuesof the motor’s Main and Start winding coils asshown in the following table.

NOTE: Main and Start winding coils must bechecked at the motor.

Winding Resistance Contact Pointsof Measurement

MAIN 3.3–3.6

Lt. blue wire in back at pin 4and bare copper wire

terminal removed from pin 5of black drive motor switch

START 2.7–3.0

Lt. blue wire in back at pin 4and bare copper wire

terminal on pin 3 of blackdrive motor switch

If the resistance at the motor is correct,there is an open circuit between the motorand machine control electronics. Check forfailed belt switch.

If the Start winding resistance is muchgreater than 3 Ω, replace the motor.

8. Check the belt switch by measuring resistancebetween the two light blue wires, as shown infigure 10, page 6, while pushing up the beltswitch pulley.

Main Winding:Lt.and Bare Copper Wire

Blue Wire in Back

StartWinding:

Lt.and

Bare CopperWire

Blue Wirein Back 1

53

46

2

Figure 9. Main and start winding measurepoints.

COM

G

L1

L1

Power CordPlug

N

N

G

Figure 6. Power cord terminals, gas dryer.

DrumBelt

Belt Switch Pulley

Figure 7. Slowly remove drum belt.

WhiteConnector

Drive MotorSwitch

15

34

62

Figure 8. Remove white connector.



If the resistance reading goes from infinityto a few ohms as pulley arm closes theswitch, belt switch is OK. If not, replace thebelt switch.

If belt switch is OK and there is still an opencircuit, check and repair the wiring harness.

9. Door Switch problems can be uncovered byfollowing procedure under DIAGNOSTIC: DoorSwitch, page 1; however, if this was not done,the following can be done without applyingpower to the dryer. Connect an ohmmeteracross P8-3 (neutral, white wire) and P8-4(door, tan wire).

With the door properly closed, the ohmmeterter should indicate a closed circuit (0–2 Ω).

If not, replace the door switch assembly.

TEST #4 HeaterThis test is performed when either of the followingsituations occur:

Dryer does not heat

Heat will not shut off

This test checks the components making up theheating circuit. The following items are part of thissystem:

Part of Heating System ElectricDryer

GasDryer

Harness/connection

Heater relay

Thermal cut-off

Thermal fuse noInlet thermistor/high limit thermostatassembly

no

High limit thermostat noHeat element assembly noGas burner assembly noCentrifugal switch

Outlet thermistor

Machine control electronics.See ESD information, page 1.Console electronics and housingassemblyGas supply no

Dryer does not heat:Locate the components using figure 11.

ELECTRIC DRYER:


2. Remove the toe panel to access the thermalcomponents. See Removing the Toe Panel,page 9.

3. Using an ohmmeter and referring to the wiringdiagram, measure the resistance from the redwire terminal at the thermal cut-off to the redwire terminal at the heater.

If the resistance is about 10 Ω, go to step 5.

If an open circuit is detected, go to step 4.

4. Visually check the wire connections to thethermal cut-off, high limit thermostat, andheater. If connections look good, check forcontinuity across each of these components.

Replace the heater if it is electrically open.

Replace both the thermal cut-off and inletthermistor/high limit thermostat assemblyif either the thermal cut-off or the high limitthermostat is electrically open.

5. If no open circuit is detected, remove the P4connector, then measure the resistancebetween P4-3 (red wire) and P4-6 (red wire)at the connector. See figure 17, page 10, forconnector location; and Accessing & Removingthe Electronic Assemblies, page 9.

If 5–15 kΩ are measured, replace themachine control electronics.

If the resistance is less than 1 kΩ, replacethe outlet thermistor.

GAS DRYER:


2. Remove the toe panel to access the thermalcomponents. See Removing the Toe Panel,page 9.

3. Perform TEST #4b, page 7. If the thermal fuseis OK, go to step 4.

4. Perform TEST #4c, page 7. If the thermalcut-off is OK, go to step 5.

5. Locate the high limit thermostat. See figure 11.Measure the continuity through it byconnecting the meter probes on the red wireand black wire terminals.

If there is an open circuit, replace the highlimit thermostat and the thermal cut-off.

Otherwise, go to step 6.

6. Perform TEST #4d, page 8. If this is OK,replace the machine control electronics.

Heat will not shut off:1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Access the machine control electronics. Seefigure 17, page 10, for connector location;and Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9.

ELECTRIC DRYER: Remove the P4 connector,then measure the resistance between P4-3(red wire) and P4-6 (red wire) at the connector.

GAS DRYER: Remove the P14 connector, thenmeasure the resistance between P14-3(red-white wire) and P14-6 (red-white wire)at the connector.

ALL DRYERS:

If 5–15 kΩ are measured, replace themachine control electronics.

If the resistance is greater than 20 kΩ,replace the outlet thermistor.

Figure 11. Thermal Components, viewedfrom front.

Lt. BlueWires

Belt SwitchBelt SwitchPulley

15

34

62

Figure 10. Checking the belt switch.



TEST #4a Thermistors

Outlet ThermistorThe machine control electronics monitors theexhaust temperature using the outlet thermistor,and cycles the heater relay on and off to maintainthe desired temperature.

Begin with an empty dryer and a clean lint screen.


2. Start the Timed Dry cycle.

3. If after 60 seconds, or flashes in thedisplay and the dryer shuts off, the thermistoror wire harness is either open or shorted.

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

Check wire connections at the machinecontrol electronics and thermistor. SeeAccessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9, and for thermistorlocation see figure 11, page 6.

If wire connections are OK, check the outletthermistor resistance per step 5.

4. If or does not flash in the display,the connections to the thermistor are good.Therefore, check the exhaust temperature valueat any or all of the temperature levels inquestion, using the Timed Dry cycle, and thefollowing process:

Hold a glass bulb thermometer capable ofreading from 90° to 180°F (32° to 82°C) in thecenter of the exhaust outlet. The correctexhaust temperatures are as follows:

EXHAUST TEMPERATURESTEMPERATURE

SETTINGHEAT TURNS OFF*

°F (°C)HEAT TURNS ON

°F (°C)

High 155°±5° (68°±3°)10–15° (6–8°)

below theheat turn offtemperature

Medium High 150°±5° (66°±3°)Medium 140°±5° (60°±3°)

Low 125°±5° (52°±3°)Extra Low 105°±5° (41°±3°)

* The measured overshoot using the glass bulbthermometer in the exhaust outlet can be 30°F(17°C) higher.

5. If the exhaust temperature is not withinspecified limits, or you have come here fromstep 3, perform the following:

NOTE: All thermistor resistance measurementsmust be made while dryer is unplugged ordisconnected from power.

ELECTRIC DRYER: Remove the P4 connector,then measure the resistance between P4-3 (redwire) and P4-6 (red wire) at the connector.

If the resistance is OK, check P4-3 and P4-6to machine ground.

If resistance is greater than 0 (zero), replacewiring harness.

GAS DRYER: Remove the P14 connector, thenmeasure the resistance between P14-3(red-white wire) and P14-6 (red-white wire)at the connector.

If the resistance is OK, check P14-3 andP14-6 to machine ground.

If resistance is greater than 0 (zero), replacewiring harness.

ALL DRYERS:

The following table gives temperatures andtheir associated resistance values.

OUTLET THERMISTOR RESISTANCE

TEMP.°F (°C)

RES.RANGE

kΩTEMP.

°F (°C)RES.

RANGEkΩ

50° (10°) 19.0–22.0 80° (27°) 8.5–10.5

60° (16°) 14.8–16.8 90° (32°) 6.8–8.8

70° (21°) 11.5–13.5 100° (38°) 5.0–7.0

If the thermistor resistance does not agreewith table, replace the outlet thermistor.

If the thermistor resistance checks agreewith the measurements in the table, replacethe machine control electronics.

Inlet Thermistor, Electric DryerThe machine control electronics monitors the inlettemperature using an inlet thermistor that is partof the high limit thermostat assembly.

1. Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode. Seeprocedure on page 1.

2. If or is a displayed error in theDiagnostic Test Mode, the inlet thermistoror wire harness is either open or shorted.


Check wire connections at the machinecontrol electronics and inlet thermistor.See Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9, and for inlet thermistorlocation see figure 11, page 6.

If wire connections are good, remove thewires from the inlet thermistor/high limitthermostat assembly and replace theassembly.

Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

3. If or is not an error that is displayedin the Diagnostic Test Mode, the connections tothe thermistor are good. Therefore, check thethermistor’s resistance value, using thefollowing process:


Access the heater assembly. See figure 2,page 3; and Removing the Toe Panel,page 9.

Hold a glass bulb thermometer capable ofreading from 68° to 176°F (20° to 80°C) inthe heater assembly

Check the resistance of the inlet thermistor.See figure 11, page 6, for location.

The following table shows the resistancevalues that should be observed for the varioustemperatures at the heater assembly.

INLET THERMISTOR RESISTANCE

TEMP.°F (°C)

RES.RANGE

kΩTEMP.

°F (°C)RES.

RANGEkΩ

68° (20°) 61.2–63.7 131° (55°) 14.6–15.3

77° (25°) 49.0–51.0 140° (60°) 12.1–12.8

86° (30°) 39.5–41.1 149° (65°) 10.2–10.7

95° (35°) 32.0–33.3 158° (70°) 8.5–9.0

104° (40°) 26.1–27.2 167° (75°) 7.2–7.6

113° (45°) 21.4–22.3 176° (80°) 6.1–6.5

122° (50°) 17.6–18.5

If the thermistor resistance does not agreewith the measurements in the table, replacethe inlet thermistor/high limit thermostatassembly.

If the thermistor resistance agrees with themeasurements in the table, replace themachine control electronics.

TEST #4b Thermal FuseELECTRIC DRYER: The thermal fuse is wired inseries with the dryer drive motor.

GAS DRYER: The thermal fuse is wired in serieswith the dryer gas valve.

ALL DRYERS:


2. Access the thermal fuse by first removing thetoe panel. See Removing the Toe Panel, page 9;and for thermal fuse location see figure 11,page 6.

3. Using an ohmmeter, check the continuityacross the thermal fuse.

If the ohmmeter indicates an open circuit,replace the failed thermal fuse.

TEST #4c Thermal Cut-OffIf the dryer does not produce heat, check thestatus of the thermal cut-off.


2. Access the thermal cut-off by first removingthe toe panel. See Removing the Toe Panel,page 9.

3. Using an ohmmeter, check the continuityacross the thermal cut-off. See figure 11,page 6, for location.

4. If the ohmmeter indicates an open circuit,perform the following:

ELECTRIC DRYER: Replace the failed thermalcut-off and inlet thermistor/high limitthermostat assembly. In addition, check forblocked or improper exhaust system, or failedheat element.

GAS DRYER: Replace the failed thermal cut-offand high limit thermostat. In addition, check forblocked or improper exhaust system.

F:22 F:23

F:22 F:23

F:24 F:25

F:24 F:25



TEST #4d Gas Valve, Gas Dryer1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Access the gas valve by removing the toepanel. See Removing the Toe Panel, page 9.

3. Use an ohmmeter to determine if a gas valvecoil has failed. Remove harness plugs.Measure resistance across terminals. Readingsshould match those shown in the followingchart. If not, replace coil.

Terminals Resistance

1 to 2 1365 ± 601 to 3 560 ± 254 to 5 1325 ± 55

IMPORTANT:Be sure all harness wiresare looped back through thestrain relief after checkingor replacing coils.

TEST #5 Moisture SensorNOTE: This test is started with the machinecompletely assembled.This test is performed when an automatic cyclestops too soon, or runs much longer thanexpected.

NOTE: Dryer will shut down automatically after2½ hours.

The following items are part of this system:

Harness/connection

Metal sensor strips

Machine control electronics. See ESD information,page 1.

1. Activate the Diagnostic Test Mode and advancepast saved fault codes. See procedure onpage 1.

2. Open the dryer door. The dryer will beep and analphanumeric number will be displayed.

3. Locate the two metal sensor strips on the faceof the lint screen housing. Using a wet cloth orone finger, jointly touch both strips.

If a beep tone is heard and an alphanumericnumber is displayed on the console, thesensor passes the test. Go to step 9.

If a beep tone is not heard, or a continuousbeep tone is heard before touching bothmoisture strips, continue with step 4.

NOTE: Over drying may be caused by a shortcircuit in the sensor system.

4. Access the moisture sensor wires by removingthe toe panel. See Removing the Toe Panel,page 9. Disconnect the sensor wires from theharness. See figure 12.

5. Access the machine control electronics.See Accessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, page 9. Remove connector P13from the circuit board. Check the main harnessconnections between the sensor harness andmachine control for a short or open circuit.

Replace the main harness if necessary.

If harness is OK, continue with step 6.

6. Access the moisture sensor by removing thetoe panel. See Removing the Toe Panel, page 9.Disconnect the sensor from the wire harness.See figure 12.

7. Measure the resistanceacross the outermostcontacts of the cable thatincludes the two red MOVs.

If a small resistance is measured, check fordebris across moisture strips inside of thedrum; clean if debris is present. If debris isnot present, replace sensor harness.

If a small resistance is not measured,continue with step 8.

8. Measure the resistance acrosseach of the outermostcontacts and the centerterminal (ground connection).

If a resistance less than infinity is measured,replace the sensor harness.

9. If moisture sensor diagnostic test passes,check the thermistor: Perform TEST #4a,page 7.

If the problem persists after replacing themoisture sensor and thermistor, replace themachine control electronics.

TEST #5a AdjustingCustomer-Focused Drying ModesNOTE: If the customer is complaining about theclothes being damp and the moisture sensorpasses TEST #5, step 3, the total dry time can belengthened by changing from a “CF1” (standardauto cycle) to a “CF2” (15% more drying time) or“CF3” (30% more drying time) auto cycle.

1. In Standby mode (dryer plugged in but notpowered up), press and hold the Dryness Levelbutton for 5 seconds. The dryer will beep andthe current drying mode will be seen on thedisplay. The factory default value is “CF1”.

2. To select a different drying mode, press theDryness Level button again. The dryer displaywill flash and show , , or .

3. With the display flashing the selected autocycle mode, press the Start/Pause button to savethe drying mode and exit diagnostics (the Start/Pause button in this mode does not start a dryingcycle). The result will be stored in EEPROM ofthe control board, and will be retained after apower loss.

4. To exit diagnostics and retain the current dryingmode, select the non-flashing drying modeand press the Start/Pause button.

TEST #6 Buttons and IndicatorsThis test is performed when any of the followingsituations occurs during the Console Buttons andIndicators Diagnostic Test, page 1:

None of the indicators light upNo beep sound is heardSome buttons do not light indicators

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

on page 1.

2. Perform TEST #1, page 4, to verify supplyconnections.

3. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing theElectronic Assemblies, page 9, and visuallycheck that the P5 connector is inserted all theway into the machine control electronics.


5. If both visual checks pass, replace the consoleelectronics and housing assembly.



8. If indicators still do not light, the machinecontrol electronics has failed:


Replace the machine control electronics.


Perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC: ConsoleButtons and Indicators, page 1, to verifyrepair.

FRONT

Figure 12. Disconnect sensor from wireharness.

Drum

MOVs(Metal Oxide

Varistors)

BlowerHousing

HarnessConnection

CF2 CF3 CF 1



No beep sound is heard:1. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing the

Electronic Assemblies, at right, and visuallycheck that the P5 connector is inserted all theway into the machine control electronics.

If visual check passes, replace the consoleelectronics and housing assembly.



4. If replacing the console electronics andhousing assembly failed:


Replace the machine control electronics.


Perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC: ConsoleButtons and Indicators, page 1, to verifyrepair.

Some buttons do not light indicators:1. Perform steps in Accessing & Removing the

Electronic Assemblies, at right, and visuallycheck that the console electronics and housingassembly is properly inserted into the frontconsole.

If visual check passes, replace the consoleelectronics and housing assembly.



TEST #7 Door SwitchRefer to page 1 and perform steps underActivating the Diagnostic Test Mode. Then, on thesame page, perform steps under DIAGNOSTIC:Door Switch. Functionality is verified with a beepeach time the door is closed and opened, and analphanumeric number appears in the display.

If any of the preceding conditions are not met:


2. Check that the wires between the door switchand machine control electronics are connected.See figure 13 for switch location, and seeAccessing & Removing the ElectronicAssemblies, at right.

If the connections are OK, replace the wireand door switch assembly and retest.

If wire and door switch assembly have beenreplaced and dryer still does not start,replace the machine control electronics.

REMOVING THE TOE PANEL1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Remove two screws below the toe panel.

3. Slide the toe panel down, then pull it out fromthe bottom. See figure 14.

ACCESSING & REMOVING THEELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIESThere are two electronic assemblies: the MachineControl Electronics, and the Console Electronicsand Housing. See figure 15.


2. Remove the two rear screws from the toppanel, and slide the top panel to the rearto remove.

Machine Control Electronics

1. Perform preceding steps 1 and 2, then removethe two screws that hold the machine controlelectronics bracket in place. See figure 16.

2. Slide the bracket over the top of the drum toaccess the machine control electronicsconnectors and mounting screw. See figure 16.

Figure 14. Pull the toe panel down to clearflange, then pull panel out.

Machine Control ElectronicsBracket Screws

FRONT

Machine ControlElectronics Mounting Screw

Figure 16. Remove machine control electronicsfrom mounting bracket.

Figure 13. Door switch location.

FRONT

MachineControl

Electronics

Console Electronicsand Housing

Assembly

Figure 15. Locate the electronic assemblies.Flange



3. Remove all the wire connections to themachine control electronics. See figure 17.

4. Remove the screw holding the machine controlelectronics assembly to the mounting bracket.See figure 16.

5. There are two plastic legs on the front of themachine control electronics that slide under themounting bracket.

There is one plastic leg on the rear of themachine control electronics that slidesunder the mounting bracket.

There is a locking tab on the bottom of themachine control electronics that snaps intothe mounting bracket.

Press the locking tab on the bottom of themachine control electronics and slide theassembly to the front, then lift.

Console Electronics and HousingAssembly

The console panel must be removed to access theconsole electronics and housing assembly.

1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing &Removing the Electronic Assemblies, page 9,and disconnect the P2 and P5 harnesses fromthe machine control.

4. The console mounting bracket is fastened tothe console front panel with two latches at bothsides of the console assembly. Unlatch thebracket gently with a screwdriver while pullingthe mounting bracket assembly out. Seefigure 18.

5. The console electronics consists of two printedcircuit boards, connected by two cables,mounted in a single electronics assembly. Theassembly is fastened to the decorative pieceby five screws. To remove this assembly,remove the knob from the front, remove thescrews, and pull up on the assembly.See figure 19.

2. Remove the screw that fastens the assembly tothe machine control mounting bracket (figure16, page 9), and the two screws that fasten theconsole assembly to the machine (figure 18).

3. Slide the console up and off of the machine,gently unlatching the front three plastic housinglatches from the front door trim section. Seefigures 18 and 19.

Figure 17. Machine control electronics.

Figure 18. Remove the console panel to accessthe console electronics and housing assembly.

Figure 19. Remove five screws.

Location of five screwsthat hold electronics assembly



1M 2M 3M 5M 6M

= Contacts closed

Contacts

Function

Start

Run

Centrifugal Switch(Motor)

Black

Blue

BlueWWHHIITTEE

White

White

Gas Valve, Gas Dryer

Black-WhiteLt. Blue

Green-Yellow

RedRed

Pluggable Drive Motor Switch

SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTED.MANUFACTURED UNDER ONE OR MORE

OF THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENTS:

4669200470049547545564840285486536648994644908959

4989347506605055601205809828602069860474866199300

6446357659714466042986685241673244767846736819255

D314261D314262D457991D457992D495453

REMOVING THE BACK PANEL1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Remove the two rear screws from the toppanel, and slide the top panel to the rearto remove.

3. Remove the cover plate, disconnect the powercord, and remove ground screw.

4. Remove the metal spring clip between the backpanel and the exhaust outlet. See figure 20.

5. Remove the ten screws on the rear, and twoscrews on the top of the back panel. Pull theback panel off the machine. See figure 20.

ELECTRIC DRYER: In addition to the above,remove the terminal block from the back panel.

Figure 20. Remove 12 screws.

05/08 FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN’S USE ONLY PART NO. W10057358A


P8-2GND

L1 LINE – BKBK

LBU

P8-4

P8-3

P9-1

P8-5

DOOR

NEUTRAL

MOTOR

MTR CS

MOIST.

MOIST RTN

MODEL

MODEL RTNP14-5

P14-3

P14-6

R-W

R-W

BK-W

HEATER RELAY 1

HEATER +V

HEATER RTN

N.O.

COM

BK

P9-2BKL1

W

W – NEUTRAL N

T

W

5M

6M3M

BU

BELTSWITCH

MAIN3.3–3.6

START2.7–3.0

OUTLET THERMISTOR

10 k

2M

1M

R

R-W TF2

NC

1V

2 1

IG IGR

50–5003

4

FS1 FS2

VALVEMOV

HOLD ASSIST

MAIN

IGNITOR

VALVENO. 1

VALVENO. 2

FLAME SENSOR

P2-1 VDDP2-2 DATAP2-3 VSS

THERMAL FUSE196°F (91°C)

BK

(0.25 TERMINAL)

R

R

G-Y

P14-1

P14-2N.C.

N.C.

LBU

120 VOLTS

4M

DRIVE MOTOR1/3 H.P.

DOORSWITCHG-Y

Y-R

P13-1

P13-2

P14-4

Y-R

SENSOR

G-Y

SENSOR MOVS

Y-R

BK

TEMP.

TEMP RTN

THERMALCUT-OFF

352°F (178°C)

MACHINECONTROL

ELECTRONICS

NC

NO

W

BU

LBU

TF1

(0.25 TERMINAL)

CONSOLEELECTRONICS


SERIALCOM

BK

RHIGH LIMIT

THERMOSTAT255°F (123.9°C)

P8-2GND

R

CENTRIFUGALSWITCH

2M

1M

5M

6M3M

R – LINE L2

W

DOORSWITCH

W – NEUTRAL N

T

LBU

LBU

W

BU-WP8-4

P8-3

P9-1

P8-5 BK-W THERMAL FUSE196°F (91°C) 4M

DRIVE MOTOR1/3 H.P.

MAIN3.3–3.6START

2.7–3.0

SENSOR

DOOR

NEUTRAL

MOTOR

MTR CS

MOIST.

MOIST RTN

MODEL

MODEL RTN

OUTLET TEMP.

OUTLETTEMP. RTN

MACHINECONTROL

ELECTRONICS

Y-R

P13-1

P13-2

P4-4

P4-5

P4-3

P4-6

R OUTLET THERMISTOR

10 k

P9-2L1

BR

L1 LINE – BK

HEATER +V

HEATER RTN

N.O.

COM

BK

BK

BK

R

R-W

NC

HIGH LIMITTHERMOSTAT295°F (146°C)THERMAL CUT-OFF

352°F (178°C)

HEATER

7.8–11.8

DRUM LAMP

G-Y

P4-2

INLETTEMP. RTN

R

240 VOLTS

120 VOLTS

P2-1 VDDP2-2 DATAP2-3 VSSCONSOLE

ELECTRONICS

BELTSWITCH

HEATER RELAY 1

G-Y

G-Y

SENSOR MOVS

Y-RY-R

BK

WP8-1

SERIALCOM

INLET TEMP.

P4-1

R

R

R

BU

NC

NO

INLET THERMISTOR

50 k

COMBINED PART

R-W

W

(0.25 TERMINAL)

(0.25 TERMINAL)


R

NEUTRALTERMINALLINKED TOCABINET

LAMP LOAD

5

BRBK

DRUM LAMP P8-1

CENTRIFUGALSWITCH

LBU

+5 V GndN.C.

P003-1 P003-2 P003-3

P5-1 VDD

P5-5 DATA OUT

P5-8 12 VDC

P5-2 DATA INP5-3 VSSP5-4 STROBE

P5-6 CLOCKP5-7 BUZZER

+5 V GndN.C.

P003-1 P003-2 P003-3

P5-1 VDD

P5-5 DATA OUT

P5-8 12 VDC

P5-2 DATA INP5-3 VSSP5-4 STROBE

P5-6 CLOCKP5-7 BUZZER

5400 W

FILTERMOV

BK W

BK W

LAMP LOAD

FILTERMOV

ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static electricity) discharge may causedamage to machine control electronics. See page 1 for details.

GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

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