To Replace Lint Drawer Switch
Disconnect electrical power to the dryer. Remove lint drawer and lint door.
Disconnect both
Remove the one or two screws holding the lint switch cover on.
Remove lint switch cover and disconnect the two terminals of the switch.
Remove switch by pressing tabs together and push switch out.
Install new switch by reversing procedure.
Troubleshooting ______________________
IMPORTANT: You must disconnect and lockout the electric supply and the gas supply or the steam supply before any covers or guards are removed from the machine to allow access for cleaning, adjusting, installation, or testing of any equipment per OSHA standards.
The information provided will help isolate the most probable component(s) associated with the difficulty described. The experienced technician realizes, however, that a loose connection or broken/shorted wire may be at fault where electrical components are concerned...and not necessarily the suspected component itself.
IMPORTANT: When replacing blown fuses, the replacement must be of the exact rating as the fuse being replaced. The information provided should not be misconstrued as a handbook for use by an untrained person in making repairs.
▲! WARNING
All service and troubleshooting should be performed by a qualified professional or service agency.
While making repairs, observe all safety precautions displayed on the dryer or specified in this manual.
No L.E.D. display on microprocessor controller
(computer)...
Open circuit breaker switch or blown fuse. Tripped blower motor overload.
Faulty wiring connection. Faulty transformer.
“Emergency Stop”
Computer will not accept keypad entries...
Keypad ribbon is not plugged into computer securely. Faulty keypad.
Faulty microprocessor controller (computer).
Dryer will not start, but computer
L.E.D. indicators are on...
Failed contactors.
Failed arc suppressor board.
Failed microprocessor controller (computer). Failed motors.
Blower motor runs, burner is on,
but tumbler will not turn...
Broken, damaged or loose
Damaged or misadjusted drive wheels.
Loose or broken pulley.
Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry...
Improperly programmed microprocessor controller (computer).
An inadequate exhaust ductwork system. Restriction in exhaust system. Insufficient
Dirty or clogged lint screen.
Washing machine extractors are not performing properly.
The supply gas may have a low heating value, check with local gas supplier.
Failed temperature sensor (temperature calibration is incorrect).
Failed microprocessor controller (computer).
Thermal overload for drive motor is tripping...
Either an exceptionally low or high voltage supply. Motor bearing failure.
Motor vents are blocked with lint. Failed motor.
Failed overload. Insufficient
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