Service manual

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Section 3 Troubleshooting (Dryer)

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the washer/dryer before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.

• Never start the washer/dryer with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be

reconnected to ensure that the washer/dryer is properly grounded.

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WARNING

37. UNIT STOPS IN CYCLE; QUITS AFTER THE FIRST FEW LOADS; HAS A BURNING SMELL;

CYCLES ON MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Incorrect Voltage. • See nameplate in door well for correct voltage.

• Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer)

for electrical requirements.

Clothes load too large. • Remove part of load. A normal washer load is a normal

dryer load. Maximum load: dryer cylinder one half full of

wet clothes.

Clothes cylinder is binding. • Check cylinder for binding and “out of round” condition.

• Check front and rear bulkheads for warping.

• Check support rollers for binding.

• Check cylinder seals and glides for wear or damage.

• Check for clothes lodged between cylinder baffle and

bulkhead.

Broken, loose or incorrect wiring. • Refer to wiring diagram.

Motor switch functions inoperative.

Short in motor winding.

• Refer to Paragraph 138 to check switch and windings.

Clothes item caught in fan. • Check fan for obstruction.