Whirlpool MED / GD 9600S, MED / GD 9700S manual Forward, Goals and Objectives

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FORWARD

This Maytag Job Aid, “Epic™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers,” (Part No. 8178601), provides the In Home Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of the Epic™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers. It is to be used as a training Job Aid and Service Manual. For specific information on the model being serviced, refer to the “Use and Care Guide,” or “Tech Sheet” provided with the dryer.

The Wiring Diagrams used in this Job Aid are typical and should be used for training purposes only. Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the In Home Service Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Maytag Epic™ Front-Loading Gas and Electric Dryers.

The objectives of this Job Aid are to:

•Understand and follow proper safety precautions.

•Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.

•Successfully perform necessary repairs.

•Successfully return the Gas or Electric Dryer to its proper operational status.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by anyone other than Authorized In Home Service Professionals.

Copyright © 2006, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Contents Epic Forward Goals and ObjectivesTable of Contents Page Safety First GeneralSerial Number Model & Serial Number DesignationsModel Number Model & Serial Number Label Tech Sheet Locations Specifications 12345 14367389Purchased.9869374149893467762934899691241473393 12345included.12345467892649 1234546 527932759675445627927345 675794786 67846977 677 56457 123456782967455427646747276243454 5766377275 For a grounded, cord-connected dryer369#8 648 63#644568567 789123456Into a hook shape 42Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws 33333333333 12345678393334567893327643764732237426263346 6963747322374796 664663747322374743263747322374 1232456728927383 3258412324 522932299662345678834962 12342 1473222 323439262534922625 5672541234563789 36969 759428 5632879766977%%6&997969 Funnel Burner Gas Burner AssemblyComponent Locations Removing the Electronic Control Board Relay K1 P2 Removing the Console & Touchpad Subassembly Touchpad Subassembly Console Subpanel Catch Removing the Door Switch To remove the thermal fuse or ther- mistor On the nextTo remove the drive motor To remove the belt switch To remove the heater To remove the high-limit thermostat or the thermal cutoff Removing the BELT, DRUM, & Rollers To remove the belt and drum To remove a roller Removing the Drum Light Socket Squeeze Arms Removing the Moisture Sensor To remove the burner assembly Manifold Clamp Screw To remove the flame sensor To remove the high-limit thermostatComponent Testing HeaterDrive Motor Thermal Fuse Thermistor Thermal Cutoff Electric Dryers only Resistance Tests GAS Burner Coils Burner IgnitorFlame Sensor HIGH-LIMIT ThermostatElectrostatic Discharge ESD Sensitive Electronics DiagnosticsDiagnostic Guide Activating The Diagnostic Test Mode Display FAULT/ERROR CodesDiagnostic Tests Diagnostic Console switches and indica- tors Diagnostic Moisture SensorTroubleshooting Tests TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Gas Dryers OnlyElectric Dryers Only Test #2 Motor Circuit Test Test #3 Heater Test Dryer does not heatHeat will not shut off Test #3a Thermistor TestTest #3b Thermal Fuse Test Test #3c GAS Valve Test GAS Dryers onlyTest #3c Thermal Cutoff Test Electric Dryers only Test #4 Moisture Sensor TestParticular group of LEDs does not light up E3 error code is displayedNone of the LEDs light up Single LED does not light upChecking The Button Functions If using a digital meter, the resistanceIf using an analog meter, the resis Test #6 Door Switch Test Checking The Rotary Cycle SelectorPage Wiring Diagrams Page Product Specifications Warranty Information Sources