Troubleshooting Chart

TROUBLE

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Motor will not start.

No power

Check fuses on circuit breakers. Make sure main

 

 

control switch is ON.

 

Incorrect power

Check power source: voltage, phase, and frequency

 

 

must be the same as specified on electrical rating

 

 

plate.

 

Timeoff

Turn timer clockwise to desired time setting.

 

Loose wiring connections

Check wire connections in electrical box on rear of

 

 

dryer.

 

Defective starting relay

Check coils and contacts.

Motor tripping on

Low voltage

Check voltage at motor teminals. Voltage must be

thermal overload.

 

within (plus or minus) 10% of voltage shown on

 

 

motor rating plate -- if not, check with local power

 

 

company for recommended corrective measures.

 

Inadequate wiring

Check with local power company to insure that

 

 

wiring is adequately sized for load.

 

Loose connections

Check all electrical connections and tighten any

 

 

loose connections.

 

Inadequate air

Refer to Installation Manual for recommended make-

 

 

up air openings.

 

Poor housekeeping

Clean lint accumulation on and around motors.

 

 

Motors should not be covered with or filled with

 

 

lint.

Basket motor will not

Loading door open

Close door.

run.

Door switch out of adjustment

Adjust switch by removing cover and bend actuator

 

 

lever to clear switch button 3/8” with cover in

 

 

place.

 

 

 

 

Defective door switch

Check continuity across switch with power off, in

 

 

closed and open switch. If no continuity, replace

 

 

switch.

 

Defective basket motor contactor

Push in contactor trip button. If motor starts, check

 

 

voltage going to pull-in solenoid. If present,

 

 

replace contactor. If not, problem is before motor

 

 

contactor.

 

 

 

Basket will not reverse.

Reversing timer

Confirm timer is working.

 

 

 

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