Service Manual
Table Of Contents
- Whirlpool & Maytag 27" Front-Load Gas & Electric Dryers
- Table of Contents
- Section 1: General Information
- Section 2: Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Section 3: Component Testing
- Testing - Safety Information
- Component Locations - Whirlpool
- Wiring Diagram - Whirlpool Electric
- Wiring Diagram - Whirlpool Gas
- Wiring Diagram - Maytag Electric
- Wiring Diagram - Maytag Gas
- Component Testing
- TEST #1: ACU Power Check
- TEST #2: Supply Connections
- TEST #3: Motor Circuit
- TEST #4: Heat System
- TEST #4a: Thermistors
- TEST #4b: Thermal Fuse
- TEST #4c: Thermal Cut-Off
- TEST #4d: Gas Valve (Gas Dryer)
- TEST #5: Moisture Sensor
- TEST #6: Buttons & Indicators
- TEST #7: Door Switch
- TEST #8: Drum LED
- TEST #9: Water Valve
- Section 4: Component Access
- Component Locations - Whirlpool
- Door Reversal - Round Shaped Doors
- Door Reversal - Square Shaped Doors
- Removing the Top Panel & Console/HMI
- Removing the Appliance Control Unit (ACU)
- Removing the Front Panel & Door Switch
- Removing the Drum Light & Moisture Sensor
- Removing the Belt, Drum, and Rollers
- Removing the Drive Motor
- Removing the Thermal Fuse & Outlet Thermistor
- Removing the Heater, High Limit Thermostat & Thermal Cutoff
- Removing the Ignitor, Flame Sensor, High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff (Gas Models)
- Removing the Gas Burner Assembly Coils (Gas Models)
- Removing the Rear Panel
- Removing the Water Valve
- Section 5: Connectivity
- Product Specifications & Warranty Info
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
Whirlpool & Maytag Front-Load Dryers
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2-13
Troubleshoong Guide
Connued from page 2-9.
Problem Possible Cause Checks & Tests
Heats in Air Cycle Heater coil shorted. See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-14.
Heater relay shorted. See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-14.
Heater system problem. See Test #4: Heat System, page 3-14.
Shuts O Before
Clothes Are Dry
Dryness seng for auto cycles. Increase Dryness seng for one or more auto cycles.
Lint screens full. Clean if necessary. Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide.”
Heater vent clogged. Clean if necessary. Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide.”
Moisture Sensor problem. See Test #5: Moisture Sensor, page 3-19.
Water Valve Not
Dispensing (on some
models)
(Water valve
is acvated
intermiently during
the steam cycle.)
Steam cycle not selected. Refer customer to “Use and Care Guide”.
No water to valve. Verify water supply is turned on.
No water from valve. See Test #9: Water Valve, page 3-23.
Water Leaking From
Dryer (on some
models)
(Too much water
being dispensed
during steam cycles.)
Residue buildup on water nozzle
opening.
Unscrew nozzle and clean if necessary. Refer customer to “Use
and Care Guide.”
Console and LCD Troubleshooting Guide