Whirlpool L-63 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

This Job Aid, “27 “ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS,” (Part No. 4322260), provides specific information on the installation, service and repair of Whirlpool 27” dryers.

“27” ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS” has been compiled to provide the most recent information on design, features, troubleshooting, service and repair procedures.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair Whirlpool 27” electric or gas dryers.

The objectives of the Job Aid are:

The service technician will -

Understand proper safety precautions.

Successfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunction.

Successfully perform necessary repairs.

Successfully return the dryer to proper operational status.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY

FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE ON OUR PRODUCTS BY ANYONE

OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS.

© 1997 Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Contents Electric & GAS Dryers Introduction Table of Contents Section Four Page Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical RequirementsElectrical Requirements for Gas Dryers Recommended Grounding MethodElectrical Requirements for Electric Dryers Electrical ConnectionGrounding Instructions Page Exhaust Requirements for Gas and Electric Dryers Fire Hazard Gas Requirements for Gas Dryers Page Recessed and Closet Installation Instructions Potential Fire HazardElectronic Dry-Miser Console Timer ControlSection TWO Timed Dry CycleVersion Electronic Dryer Control Clean Touch Control PADPUSH-TO-START Knob Fluff Air CycleHeated Air Circulation Side and Bottom Exhaust Venting Kit Removing the Console Section ThreeConsole Control Repairs Removing the Push to Start Switch Removing the TimerRemoving the Clean Touch Switch Assembly Removing the BuzzerRemoving the Toe Panel Removing the Door SwitchReplacing the Drum Lamp Removing Blower Housing Replacing the Blower WheelReplacing the Thermal Fuse Replacing the MotorReplacing the Operating Thermostat and Bias Heater Replacing the Heating Element Electric Dryers Removing the Burner Assembly Gas DryersReplacing the Heat Duct Assembly Replacing the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal CutoffRemoving the Dryer Door Removing the Front PanelReplacing the Front Support Rollers and Shafts Replacing the Grille AssemblyRemoving the Belt and the Drum Removing the Rear Bulkhead Assembly Reattaching the Rear BulkheadPage Troubleshooting Guide Section FourTimer Does Not Advance but Clothes are Dry Component TestingTimer Shuts Off but Clothes are Still Damp Electric Dryer Wiring DiagramSection Five Gas Dryer Timer Schedule Strip CircuitsPage Page 100003 MODEL/SERIAL Number Plate LocationMODEL/SERIAL Number Designations Rprt