Kenmore 796.69278010 Dryer manual
Dryers · 29 Q&As

Kenmore 796.69278010 Dryer

Ask AI

— answers from the official manual

AI-powered answers from the official manual. Verify critical info.

Common questions

Common Questions

29 total
1

What are the dryer's dimensions and capacity?

The dryer measures 27 x 28.9 x 45.3 inches and has a drum capacity of 7.3 cu.ft. (IEC). The unit weighs 133.2 lbs. (Page 6)

2

What error codes can appear on the steam dryer display and what do they mean?

The steam dryer displays several fault codes: tE1 indicates the thermistor of the blower housing is open or shorted, tE2 indicates the thermistor of the steam generator is open or shorted, tE4 indicates the steam generator thermistor is open or shorted, E5 indicates a water supply pump error, dE indicates a door switch abnormality (test mode only), EE indicates an EEPROM operation error, and 'Add Water' indicates the steam generator sensors did not detect a full generator within 60 seconds. Most of these codes appear during the drying cycle or diagnostic test mode. (Page 18)

3

How do I activate the Diagnostic Test Mode on this dryer?

To activate Diagnostic Test Mode, the unit must first be in standby (plugged in, display off). Then press the POWER button while simultaneously pressing MORE TIME and LESS TIME buttons, then press START/PAUSE to advance through the diagnostics. This test should only be used for factory or service testing and should not be used outside of those specified purposes. (Page 22)

4

What should I do if I smell gas near the dryer?

Do not try to light any matches, cigarettes, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance, and do not touch any electrical switches or use any phone in the building. Clear all occupants from the room, building, or area immediately, then call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone and follow their instructions carefully. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. (Page 4)

5

How do I perform the FlowSense installation check to verify my exhaust ductwork is clear?

Start with the machine in standby mode (power off), then press and hold both the DAMP DRY BEEP and TEMP. CONTROL buttons together while turning on the dryer with the POWER button simultaneously. The dryer will run for 2 minutes while checking temperatures, then display either YES (ductwork is free from blockages) or NO (a blockage needs to be removed immediately). The dryer must be at room temperature for this test to be reliable. (Page 20)

6

What are the dryer's key specifications including capacity, size, and weight?

The dryer has a capacity of 7.3 cu.ft. (IEC) and dimensions of 27 x 28.9 x 45.3 inches, with a packed size of 29.8 x 31.3 x 47.24 inches. It weighs 133.2 lbs and supports 14 programs, 6 dry options, and 5 temperature controls. Power supply is 120V/240V 60Hz (26A) for electric models, with a 5400W heater and 250W motor. (Page 7)

Show 23 more questions

Full Manual

51 pages
Page 1

This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. Kenmore 796.69278010 Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for Kenmore 796.69278010 Find Your Kenmore Dryer Parts - Select From 92 Models -------- Manual continues below --------

Page 2

Electric & Gas Dryer

Service Manual

Caution

Read This Manual Carefully In Order To

Properly Diagnose Problems And To Safely

Provide Quality Service On These Dryers.

Website: http://www.sears.com

Model : Dlex5101W

Dlgx5102W

Dlex5101V

Dlgx5102V

Page 3

Oct. 2009 Printed In Korea

P/No.: MFL62119920

Page 4

2 To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property damage, personal injury or death. !

Warning !

What To Do If You Smell Gas:

Important Safety Notice

                                           

              

                                       

Reconnect All Grounding Devices

                                               

Important

                                                                         એ                             !"                               એ#                                   એ             $            એ%                           ƈ Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. ƈ Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any phone in your building. ƈ Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. ƈ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions carefully. ƈ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Page 5

3

Contents

  • SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4
  • FEATURES AND BENEFITS ............................................................................................... 6
  • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 6
  • DRYER CYCLE PROCESS................................................................................................ 10
  • COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ......................................................................... 11
  • MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC ............................................................................. 14
  • WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................ 15
  • STEAM FUNCTION ............................................................................................................ 16
  • 8-1. STEAM CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................................................ 16 8-2. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR STEAM DRYER .......................................................... 17 8-3. DISPLAY FAULT/ERROR CODES FOR STEAM DRYER ........................................ 18
  • FLOW SENSOR FUNCTION ............................................................................................. 19
  • 9-1. FLOW SENSOR ....................................................................................................... 19 9-2. INSTALLATION CHECK .......................................................................................... 20 9-3. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR FLOW SENSOR DRYER ............................................ 21
  • DIAGNOSTIC TEST ........................................................................................................ 22
  • 10-1. TEST 1 120 VAC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ............................................................. 23 10-2. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST - MEASURE WITH POWER OFF ......................... 26 10-3. TEST 3 MOTOR TEST ......................................................................................... 27 10-4. TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR .............................................................................. 28 10-5. TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST ............................................................................. 29 10-6. TEST 6 HEATER SWITCH TEST - ELECTRIC TYPE .......................................... 30 10-7. TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - GAS TYPE .............................................................. 31 10-9. TEST 8 MOTOR ASSEMBLY, DC, PUMP ............................................................ 32 10-10. TEST 9 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 33
  • CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ....................................... 34
  • DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................... 36
  • EXPLODED VIEW ............................................................................................................ 46
  • 13-1. CONTROL PANEL AND PLATE ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 46 13-2. GUIDE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 47 13-3-1. CABINET AND DOOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC TYPE ....................................... 48 13-3-2. CABINET AND DOOR ASSEMBLY: GAS TYPE ................................................. 49 13-4-1. DRUM AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC TYPE ......................................... 50 13-4-2. DRUM AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY: GAS TYPE ................................................... 51

    Page 6

    4 1

    Specifications

    Name: Electric and Gas Dryer Power supply: Refer to the rating label on the dryer. Gas: 120 VAC Electric: 240VAC Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. See page 6 of this manual for usage instruction. Size: 27 X 28.9 X 45.3 (inch) Dryer capacity: IEC 7.3 cu.ft. Weight: 133.2 (Ibs) Dryer rack (1 each)

    Accessories

    Page 7

    Sound levels 3 5

    Item

    Dlex5101W Dlex5101V

    Dlgx5102W Dlgx5102V

    Remark

    Blue White / Stainless Silver Powder coating Color Top Plate Door Trim

    Electricity

    Consumption

    Motor

    Heater

    Lamp

    Gas Valve

    Ag Heater

    Dc, Pump

    Control Type

    Drum Capacity

    Weight (lbs) - Net No. of Programs No. of Dry Options No. of Temperature Controls Moisture Temperature No. of Dry Levels Reversible Door Drum Dryer Rack Child Lock Interior Light Product (WxHxD) Sensor

    Power Supply

    Material & Finish Spray 120V/240V 60Hz (26A)

    250W (4.5A)

    5400W (22.5A)

    15 W (0.2A)

    13 W (0.11A) x 2

    1100W (9.2A)

    2.4W (0.15A)

    Electronic 7.3 cu.ft. 133.2 14 6 5 5 Available Available Available Stainless Steel Available Available Available 27 x 28.9 x 45.3 (inch) Packing (WxHxD) 29.8 x 31.3 x 47.24 (inch)

    Ac 120V

    Ac 240V(Electric Model)

    Ac 120V

    Ac 120V(Gas Model)

    Ac 120V(Steam Model)

    Dc 9V(Steam Model)

    Thermistor Electrode sensor

    Page 8

    2

    Features And Benefits

    3

    Installation Instructions

    6 Dryer Rack Installation Instructions Open the door. Hold the dryer rack with both hands. Put the dryer rack into the drum Check and be sure that the front of the rack is properly seated behind the lint filter.

    Page 9

    7 Use the instructions under option 1 if your home homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R). Use the instructions under option 2 or 3 if your home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R). Use option 2 if local codes and ordinances permit the connection of a chassis ground to the neutral connector. If this is not permitted, use option 3. 4-wire receptacle Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: (NEMA type14-30R) (NEMA type10-30R) 3-wire receptacle

  • Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power
  • cord to the center terminal block screw.
  • Connect the red and black wires to the left and
  • right terminal block screws.
  • Connect the ground wire (green) of the power
  • cord to the external ground screw. Remove the neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.
  • Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened
  • and that all terminal block nuts are tight and the power cord is in the right position.
  • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the
  • use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4- wire connection.

    D

    E

    F

    a b

    C

    Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord.

    Page 10

    8

    A

    B

    C

    Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under Section 3: Optional 3-wire connection.
  • Connect the neutral (white or center) wire (B) to
  • the center, silver colored, screw (A) and tighten securely.
  • Connect the other two power cord wires (red and
  • black) to the left and right terminal block screws and tighten securely.
  • Tighten the strain relief screws (C) securely.
  • Page 11

    9 2 3 5 1 4 For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements.

  • Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the
  • type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped at the factory for natural gas with a 3/8” N.P.T. gas connection. 3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY)
  • Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection
  • at the rear of the dryer. Make sure you do not damage the pipe thread when removing the cap. 1 New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector
  • Use only if allowed by local codes (Use
  • Design A.G.A. Certified Connector) 2 1/8” N.P.T. Pipe Plug ( for checking inlet gas pressure) 3 E q u i p m e n t S h u t - O f f V a l v e - I n s t a l l e d within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer 4 Black Iron Pipe Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 3/8” pipe Longer than 20’ (6.1m) - Use 1/2” pipe 5 3/8” N.P.T. Gas Connection
  • Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible
  • stainless steel connector.
  • Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and
  • check all pipe connections (internal & external) for gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.
  • For LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer
  • to section on Gas Requirements.

    Page 12

    10 4

    Dryer Cycle Process

  • Sensor dry: Dry Level is set by users.
  • ** Manual dry: Temperature control is set by users. Default settings can be adjusted by users. Type Cycle Fabrics Type Modifiers Off Time: 6min On Time: 10sec Temperature Control for each cycle Load Manual Dry** Motor Heater Steam Refresh Sanitize Towels Heavy Duty Casual Bulky/Bedding Normal Workout Wear Small Load Delicates Express Dry Touch Up Air Dry Rack Dry Comforter, Bedding, Children's clothing, etc. Denims, towels, heavy cottons. Jeans, heavyweight items. Permanent press, synthetic items. Comforters, pillows,shirt. Work clothes, etc. Workout wear Only Normal & Cotton/Towels fabric type (Max 3lb) Lingerie, sheets, blouses. For small loads with short. For removing light wrinkles. For items that require heat-free drying such as plastics or rubber. Wool sweaters, Silk, Lingerie. ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ ␃ Temperature Dry Level Time in Min. More Time/ Less Time Wrinkle Guard Damp Dry Signal Static Shield Comforter,shirts,Trousers 1 - 5 garments (DO NOT use for delicate fabrics) Mid High Adjustable High Normal Adjustable High Mid Low Medium Medium Off High Mid Low High Adjustable Mid High Adjustable Off Mid Low, Low Off Mid Low, Low Off Extra Dry Mid High Normal Adjustable Normal Adjustable Normal Adjustable Normal Adjustable Off Normal Adjustable Normal Adjustable Off Off Off Off 20 Adjustable 70 55 54 36 55 41 27 30 32 25 Max 99 20 Max 99 50 Max 99 50 Max 99 Sensor Dry*

    Page 13

    11

  • Thermal cut off
  • Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Open at 266 ᴦ12°F (130 ᴦ7°C) ၃Auto reset 31°F (-1°C) Same shape as Outlet Thermostat. If thermal fuse is open must be replace ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Continuity (250°F

    ) < 1Ω

  • Heater case-
  • Safety
  • Electric type
  • Heater case -
  • Hi limit
  • Electric type
  • Blow housing -
  • Safety
  • Electric type
  • The state that knob is pressed is opposite to open condition. Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Open at 257

    9°F

    (125 ᴦ5°C) ၃Close at 221

    9°F

    (105

    5°C)

    Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Open at 185

    9°F

    (85 ᴦ5°C) ၃Close at 149

    9°F

    (65 ᴦ5°C) Same shape as Thermal cut off. Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Resistance value < 5Ω ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Resistance value < 5Ω ၂Resistance value < 1Ω ၃Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Resistance value < 1Ω Resistance value:

    80Ω~ 100Ω

  • lever open
  • ၂Resistance value < 1Ω
  • Lever push (close)
  • ၃Resistance value ᴾᴬ
  • Check Top Marking:
  • N130

    2.Hi limit Thermostat (Auto reset) 3.Outlet Thermostat ( Auto reset)
  • Check Top Marking:
  • N85

  • Lamp holder
  • Door switch
  • Measure resistance of the following terminal 1) Door switch knob: open ၂Terminal: COM - NC(1-3) ၃Terminal: COM - NC(1-2) 2) Door switch push: push ၂Terminal: COM - NC(1-3) ၃Terminal: COM - NC (1-2)
  • Idler switch
  • Measure resistance of the following terminal:

    Com - Nc

    !

    Caution

    5

    Component Testing Information

    When checking the Component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. Component Test Procedure Check result Remark

    Page 14

    12 5

  • Heater
  • Measure resistance of the following terminal ၂Terminal: 1 (COM) - 2 ၃Terminal: 1 (COM) - 3 ၄Terminal: 2 - 3
  • Igniter
  • Measure resistance from terminal to terminal.
  • Frame Detect
  • Measure resistance of the following terminal ၂Valve 1 terminal ၃Valve 2 terminal Measure resistance of termina to terminal ၂Open at 370°F (Maximum) ၃Close at 320°F
  • Thermistor
  • Measure resistance of terminal to terminal Temperature condition:

    58°F ~ (10~40°C)

    58°F ~ 104°F (10~40°C)

  • Motor
  • See Page 15
  • Gas valve
  • ၂Resistance value: 10Ω ၃Resistance value: 10Ω ၄Resistance value: 20Ω Resistance value: 10Ω
  • Electric type
  • Heater case
  • Hi limit
  • Electric type
  • Gas type
  • Gas type
  • Gas type
  • Resistance value

    100~800 Ω

    (for 5318EL3001)

    40-150 Ω

    (for MEQ1841001) ၂Resistance value2.3k~2.7kΩ ၃Resistance value2.3k~2.7kΩ ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Resistance value < 1Ω valve 1 valve 2 Component Test Procedure Check result Remark

    5318El3001

    Meq61841001

    Page 15

    13

  • Outlet Thermostat
  • (Auto reset)
  • Outlet Thermostatt
  • (Manual reset) Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Open at 203 ᴦ7°F (95

    5°C

    ၃Close at 159 ᴦ9°F (70

    5°C)

  • Gas type
  • Gas funnel
  • Gas type
  • Gas funnel
  • Measure resistance of terminal to terminal ၂Open at 212 ᴦ12°F (100 ᴦ7°C) ၃Manual reset If thermal fuse is open must be replaced ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Continuity < 1Ω
  • Check Top Marking:
  • N95

  • Check Top Marking:
  • N100

    ၂Resistance value ᴾᴬ ၃Continuity < 1Ω Component Test Procedure Check result Remark

    Page 16

    14 6

    Motor Diagram And Schematic

    Note

    When checking Component, be sure to turn Power off, then do voltage discharge sufficiently. ■Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch

    ■.Run Mode

    (Motor operates)

    ■Stop Mode

    (When Motor does not operate) Motor

    2 ~ 3Ω

    3 ~ 5Ω

    < 1Ω

    < 1Ω

    ᴾᴬ ᴾᴬ Terminal No Mode Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch (Pull Drive forward) Resistance Remark Motor

    Stop

    Motor

    Run

    Motor Heater (Electric Models) Heater (Electric Models) Gas Valve (Gas Models) Gas Valve (Gas Models)

    Page 17

    7

    Wiring Diagram

    15 Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangrous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

    Caution

    Electric Dryer Wiring Diagram

    Gas Dryer Wiring Diagram

    Page 18

    8

    Steam Function

    16 8-1. Steam Cycle Guide

    Steam

    Steamsanitarytm

    39 minutes

    O

    O

    O

    Dry Dry Dry Dry Wet Wet Wet Wet Wet Comforter Bedding Children’s clothing Comforter Shirts* Follow selected cycle Follow selected cycle Follow selected temp Sports wear Shirts* Single (1 each) 3 lbs. Single (1 each) 5 each 8 lbs. (18 Items.) 8 lbs. (18 Items.) Shirts* (5 each) Shirts* (5 each) Shirts* (5 each) 10 minutes Only reduce static 12 minutes 20 minutes

    Steamfreshtm

    +

    Reduce

    Static

    +

    Easy

    Iron

    O

    47 minutes 27 minutes Wet Follow selected temp 8 lbs. (18 Items.)

    O

    45 minutes +

    Reduce

    Static

    +

    Easy

    Iron

    +

    Easy

    Iron

    Follow selected cycle +

    Reduce

    Static

    +

    Easy

    Iron

    Heavy Duty

    Cotton/Towels

    Normal

    Perm.Press

    Delicates

    Time Dry

    Sports wear *Shirt: 70% cotton/30% poly blend. Except especially delicate fabrics.
  • When the lint filter or exhaust duct is clogged, steam options will not give proper results.
  • For best results, load articles of similar size and fabric type. Do not overload.
  • The steam feeder must be filled with water up to the MAX line. Otherwise, an error message
  • will be displayed.
  • If the lint filter or exhaust duct is clogged, the Steam options will not give proper results.
  • For best results, load articles of similar size and fabric type.
  • Do not overload.
  • Water only - Do not add any additives or other materials as these will damage your dryer.
  • Before moving the dryer, make sure the steam feeder is empty.
  • Best results are obtained with cotton/poly blend fabrics.
  • Important Notes About Steam Cycles:

    Default Time

    Temp.

    Control

    Dry

    Level

    Fabric

    State

    Maximum

    Amount

    Fabric Type

    Page 19

    17 8-2. Troubleshooting for Steam Dryer

    Problem

    ADD WATER indicator light is on during the drying cycle
  • Water supply error.
  • This is normal.
  • This is steam condensation. The dripping water
  • will stop after a short time.
  • Water level error.
  • Unplug dryer and call for service.
  • Too many or to different
  • types of garments in dryer.
  • Small loads of 1 to 5 items work best.
  • Load fewer garments. Load similar-type garments.
  • The function of this cycle
  • is to remove wrinkles from fabric.
  • Use an iron to make creases.
  • This is normal.
  • Depends on individual moisture level in skin.
  • Correct drying options
  • not selected.
  • Select load weight manually before starting
  • REDUCE STATIC option.
  • This is normal.
  • Depends on the amount or type of garments.
  • This is normal.
  • This is steam condensation on door surface.
  • Water drips from orifice when Steam Cycle starts. Steam doesn’t generate but no error code is shown. Garments still wrinkled after

    Steam Fresh™.

    There are no creases left on garment after

    Steam Fresh™.

    Garments have static after REDUCE

    Static.

    Garments are too damp or too dry after

    Reduce Static.

    Garments are not uniformly damp after

    Easy Iron.

    Water drips from door during Steam Cycle.
  • This is normal.
  • Steam vapor is difficult to see when the door is
  • closed. Steam is not visible during Steam Cycle.
  • This is normal.
  • The drum is turned off so that the steam vapor
  • remains in the drum. Drum does not turn during Steam Cycle.

    Possible Causes

  • Check steam feeder drawer:
  • (1) Make sure steam feeder is filled with water to MAX line. (2) Make sure steam feeder is seated properly and drawer is fully cloased. (3) Turn the dryer off then restart the Steam cycle.
  • Do not use distilled water; the water level sensor in
  • steam generator will not work.
  • Pump not working. Unplug dryer and call for service.
  • Solutions

    Page 20

    18

    Problem

  • This is normal.
  • Steam is released at different stages of the cycle
  • for each option. Cannot see steam vapor at the beginning of cycle.
  • MORE TIME button
  • pressed.
  • Pressing the MORE TIME button several times will
  • set the cycle for a large load such as a comforter. The display shows

    Bulky Load.

  • STEAM FRESH™did
  • not remove odor completely.
  • Fabrics containing strong odors should be washed in
  • a normal cycle. Odors remain in clothing after

    Steam Fresh™.

    Possible Causes

    Solutions

    Display

    Thermistor of blower housing
  • Thermistor open or shorted
  • tE1 Checking Part Cause
  • tE1 error is displayed in the drying
  • cycle or test mode.
  • Replace the steam generator.
  • Door SW
  • Door SW is abnormal. (Only
  • Test Mode )

  • dE error is only displayed in the
  • test mode. tE2 dE Wire Connection (Black-White-Red) Wire Connection is wrong. Wire Connection is loose. See the 7-9 page. Guidance of the wire connection. For only electric dryer. *PS : Power Supply

    Ps

    Thermistor of steam generator
  • Steam generator thermistor
  • open or shorted.
  • tE4 error is only displayed in the
  • test mode.
  • Replace the steam generator.
  • tE4 Steam generator
  • Sensors do not detect that
  • steam generator is full within 60 seconds. If water in the steam feeder is not enough this error may be isplayed. Fill the feeder and restart the cycle. Water supply pump
  • When the pump valve is less than
  • 10 in the test mode
  • E5 error is only displayed in the
  • test mode.
  • Check the connection between
  • harness wire and connector.
  • Replace the water supply pump.
  • E5

    EE PROM Error
  • EE PROM operation is abnormal.
  • EE error is only displayed in the
  • test mode.

    Ee

    Add Water Remark 8-3. Display Fault/Error Codes for Steam Dryer The error codes below will be displayed when attempting to start a drying cycle, or after activating the Diagnostic Test mode.

    Page 21

    19 9

    Flow Sensor Function

    This FlowSenseTM function detects the clogging or blocking of ducts. Clogged duct vents or hoses decrease efficiency in drying clothes. Clogged vents can also cause fire. This function alarms you, when to clean the ducts. When the alarm about duct clogging is on display of the panel, your duct vents should be cleaned by yourself or serviceman. 9-1 Flow sensor Flow Sensor Function

    Page 22

    20 This feature allows you to quickly verify that the exhaust system is adequate for the normal function of the dryer. The check takes only two minutes. The results of the check are displayed in the FlowSense display window as shown below (Fig. 1). The dryer must be at room temperature for this test to be reliable. To perform this test, start the machine in standby mode (power off). Press and hold both the DAMP DRY BEEP and the TEMP . CONTROL buttons together while turning on the dryer with the POWER button i.e. Press together the three buttons DAMP DRY BEEP + TEMP . CONTROL + POWER. The dryer will start and run for 2 minutes while it checks temperatures. At the end of this short cycle, it will display the results as follows. Fig.1 9-2 Installation check

    Press Together

    (Three buttons) After installation check, If the display shows…. If YES is shown in the display, the ductwork is free from blockages or restrictions. If NO is shown in the display, the dryer ductwork has a blockage that needs to be removed immediately.

    Or

    Page 23

    21

  • FLOW SENSE indicator light is on
  • Is lint filter full? No Yes Yes Is duct clogged? Clean lint filter before every load Check & clean duct.
  • FLOW SENSE indicator light is on and does not disappear.
  • Make sure that the ductwork is not crushed or restricted. Check for blockages and lint build up. Avoid long runs of ducts or runs with multiple elbows or bends. *Control Panel
  • FLOW SENSE indicator light is on even when vents have been clean and even when the vents are off.
  • This is Normal. After flow sensor recheck full next cycle, flow sensor is reset. (Flow sensor bars will disappear after dryer has operated two cycle) Bars Are Displayed but Don’t Disappear 9-3 Troubleshooting for flow sensor dryer

    Page 24

    10

    Diagnostic Test

    22

    Activating The Diagnostic Test Mode

  • UNIT must be in standby (unit plugged in, display off)
  • Press POWER while pressing MORE TIME and LESS TIME simultaneously.
  • Press START/PAUSE button to advance through diagnostics.
  • To check pump operation: At the fourth press of the test mode, if the AD value of the pump is higher than 10 on the display, the pump is normal. If it is lower than 10, E5 error will be displayed. 1.This TEST should be used for Factory test /Service test. Do not use this DIAGNOSTIC TEST other than specified. 2.Activating the Heater manually with the Door open may trip the Thermostat attached to the Heater, therefore do not activate it manually. (Do not press the door switch to operate the heater while the door is open ) Pressing the

    Start/Pause

    None Standard Thermistor open tE1 PGM Ver (8E8-V008E8)

    V00

    8E9 (Elec Type) 898 (Gas Type) Thermistor shorted tE2 AG Thermistor open or shorted tE4 Pump Error Pump runs

    E5

    Power off

    Oo

    Motor runs Displays Moisture Sensor Operation If moisture sensor is contacted with damp cloth. The display number is below180innormalcondition 30 = Low moisture 239 = High moisture Current Temp. (5~70) Current Temp. (5~70) Pump AD valve (11~255) Electric control & Temperature sensor

    Electric Type

    Motor+Heater1(2700W)

    Gas Type

    Motor

    Electric Type

    Motor+Heater1+Heater2

    (5400W)

    Gas Type

    Motor+Gasvalve Once Motor+Controller Motor, Pump, Heater2 off Loads, Controller off Motor+Pump+ Heater2 (runs for 1sec) (Heater1 off) Twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times

    Checking

    Action

    Display

    Checkpoint

    ELECTRIC TYPE Heater 1 is energized

    - 2700 W

    GAS TYPE Valve not energized (Temperature in the drum is displayed in degrees C.) ELECTRIC TYPE: Heater 1 and heater 2 are energized - 5400 W GAS TYPE: Gas valve is energized (Temperature in the drum is displayed in degrees C.)

    Page 25

    1 1 2 ᅐTest 1 120V AC Electrical supply When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an electric shock No power was applied to controller. (LED, LCD Display off) With dryer power on; connector linked to controller. Check the outlet, is the voltage

    110V ~ 125V Ac?

    Check if the voltage measured between connector BK2 or WH2-၃(Black Wire) linked to the Controller and BL2-၂ (White Wire) Is 110~125V? ၂Check if the Controller wire is disconnected. ၃Check if Terminal Block and Power Cord are connected (Check Plug ).
  • Does Power Cord N (Natural) line match
  • to Terminal Center N (Natural) line? Replace controIler.
  • Reconnect the
  • controller.
  • Check if Power
  • Cord is properly connected.
  • Check the fuse
  • or circuit breaker

    Yes

    No

    No

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    L (Black) L (Red) N (White) BK2 or WH2 BL2-၂

    Bk Wh

    Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition 23

    Page 26

    Tab Relay 1 Tab Relay 2

    A

    1 2 1 2
  • Power Connection
  • Status Mode Of The Connection
  • When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an electric shock. With dryer power on; connector linked to controller. High Mid High Medium High Mid High Medium Tab Relay 1 Tab Relay 1 Burner Remark Tab Relay 2 Heater 1 Heater 2 Remark Connector Housing Black Yellow wire Blue wire Black wire Black wire Connector Housing Tap relay 1 Connector Housing Tap relay 2 Check the Matching color Between Harness wire and Tab Relay. (Black Housing – Black Tab Relay) Check the Matching color Between Harness wire and Tab Relay. (White Housing – White Tab Relay) White Low Extra Low Low Extra Low on on on on on

    O O

    O O

    on off off Temperature Control below 68ᴦ4 Turn on Heater1 and Heater2. Temperature Control below 52ᴦ4 Only Turn on Heater1. Temperature Control below 70ᴦ4 Turn on Burner

    ✽Pcb Assembly Layout

    Temperature Control below 47ᴦ4 Turn on Burner : Connection of the Tab Relay with Heater (Electric) : Connection of the Tab Relay with Burner (Gas) : Connection of Tab Relay with the PCB ASSEMBLY (Electric) Color Remark Connection Harness

    Pcb

    Check the Tab Relays Connection properly. Tab Relay 1 Tab Relay 2 Trans Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition 24

    Page 27

    Items Case 1.Black and White Housing 2.Black Housing 3.White Housing 4.Black and White Housing 5.Black and White Housing 1.Black and White Housing

  • Caution! Improper connection of the heater can damage the heater or the main board.
  • Wire ၂, ၃CROSS Wire ၂, ၃CROSS Wire ၂, ၃CROSS Housing CROSS Housing and Wire ၂, ၃

    Cross

    Wire ၂, ၃CROSS Off Off Normal Heater1 Off Off Off Normal Heater2 Off Off Off Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Power Off Power Off ✽ Heater1 Operation(black) Heater1 Operation(black) Heater2 Operation(White) Heater2 Operation(White) PCB condition Of operation PCB condition Of operation
  • Incorrect Connection Error and Results.
  • : Incorrect Connection of the Tab Relay and Connector Housing (Elec) : Incorrect Connection of the Tab Relay and Connector Housing (Gas) Items Case !

    Caution

    25

    Page 28

    26 ᅐTest 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the ground.) ၂During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 error occur. ၃During operation, heater would not turn off, or remains on. ၄Difference between actual and sensed temperature is significant. After turning power off, measure the resistance. Short with metal to the NA6 connector’s Pin ၂(Blue Wire) and Pin ၅(Orange Wire) to controller.

  • Check if control
  • and the 6 pin connector are properly connected.
  • Replace
  • controller
  • Replace
  • thermistor. Check if resistance is in the range of Table 1 when measuring resistance between terminals after separating harness from thermistor assembly connector. Check harness-linking connector. Take the NA6 Connector from the Controller.

    No

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    ■Table 1. Resistance for Thermistor Temperature. Air TEMP. [°F( )]

    50°F (10

    )

    60°F (16

    )

    80°F (21

    )

    70°F (27

    ) Air TEMP. [°F( )]

    90°F (32°C)

    100°F (38°C)

    110°F (43°C)

    120°F (49°C)

    Res. [Kω]

    18.0 14.2 11.7 9.3

    Res. [Kω]

    7.7 6.2 5.2 4.3

    Res. [Kω]

    2.9 3.0 2.5 2.2 Air TEMP. [°F( )]

    130°F (54

    )

    140°F (60

    )

    150°F (66

    )

    160°F (71

    ) Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition

    Page 29

    27 Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with earth line.) Drum will not rotate; no fan will function; no heater will work. Turn the dryer’s power off, then measure resistance. Is resistance below 3Ωbetween connector BL2- ၂(White wire) and WH4-၄(Brown wire)? આMeasure while door is closed.

  • Replace control.
  • (Relay check)
  • Check controller
  • connector.
  • Check if door frame
  • presses door switch knob.
  • Check door switch.
  • Check harness
  • connection.
  • Replace control.
  • (Relay check)
  • Check controller
  • connector.
  • Replace outlet
  • Thermostat.
  • (Refer to ‘component’)
  • Check Idler assembly.
  • Drum belt cuts off
  • Drum belt takes off
  • from Motor pulley.
  • Replace Idler
  • switch. Is resistance below 3Ωbetween connector BL2- ၂(White wire) and WH4-၂(Yellow wire)? આMeasure while door is closed. Is resistance below 3Ωbetween connector WH4-၂(Yellow wire) and WH4-၄(Brown wire)? Is resistance below 1Ωbetween terminals of outlet thermostat attached to blower housing? Does idle switch attached to motor bracket operate level by drum belt? (Not operating Lever is normal.) Is resistance below 1Ωbetween Idler switch terminals?
  • Check motor. (Refer to ‘motor diagram & check’)
  • Check if control connector is contacted.
  • ᅐTest 3 Motor test

    No

    No

    No

    No

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

            

    Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition

    Page 30

    28 ᅐTest 4 Moisture sensor ᅐTest 4 Moisture sensor Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with ground line.) Degree of dryness does not match with dry Level. Turn the dryer’s power off, then measure resistance. Take NA6 Connector from the Controller. Metal or Wire Damping cloth Short with metal to the 6 pin connector’s Pin၃(Orange Wire) and Pin၅(Blue Wire) to controller. When measuring resistance in electric load, is resistance below 1Ω?

  • Check electro Load
  • and harness connector
  • Check harness-
  • linking connector.
  • Replace control
  • and check. When contacting cloth to electro load: 1.Is the measurement within the range of Table 2 during Diagnostic Test? 2.Is the measurement within the range of Table 2 when measuring the voltage in the NA6 connector’s Pin ၃(Orange wire) and Pin ၅(Blue wire)? Normal Condition

    Imc

    70% ~ 40% 40% ~ 20% 10% ~ Dried clothes Display Value 50 ~ 130 130 ~ 20 205 ~ 240 Voltage (DC) (between NA6 terminal ၃,၅)

    2.5V

    2.0V ~ 4.0V

    Over 4.0V Remark Weight after removing from washing machine Damp dry Completely-dried clothes

    No

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    ■Table 2. IMC Ratio and Display Value / Voltage (IMC: Initial Moisture Content) Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition

    Page 31

    1 1 2

    Bk2

    Wh1

    1 29 ᅐTest 5 Door switch test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with earth line.) Door opening is not sensed. (During operation, when opening door, drum motor and Heater run continuously) door close is not sensed. (Drum motor will not operate. Display will flash at 0.5 second intervals.) After turning Dryer Power Off, measure resistance. Measure while door is closed. Check it resistance is below 2500Ωbetween BL2-၂(White wire) and BK2-၃Connector BL2,WH4 after taking BL2,WH4 out from controller.
  • Door switch
  • check (Refer to component testing.)
  • Check lamp.
  • (When opening lamp, replace then measure again.)
  • Door switch
  • check (Refer to component testing.)
  • Door switch
  • check (Refer to component testing.)
  • Door switch
  • check (Refer to component testing.) Measure while door is open. Check it resistance is 300~60 Ωbetween BL2-၂(White wire) and BK2-၃ (Black wire). Connector BL2,WH4 after taking BL2,WH4 out from controller Measure while door is open. Check it resistance is below 1Ωbetween WH4- ၂(Yellow wire) and BL2-၂(White wire) after taking connector BL2,WH4 out from controller. Measure while door is closed. Check it resistance is below 1Ωbetween WH4- ၂(Yellow wire) and BL2-၂(White wire) after taking connector BL2,WH4 out from controller. Check controller. Check Harness-linking connector.

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    No

    No

    No

    No

    Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition

    Page 32

    30 ᅐTest 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with earth line.) While operating, heating will not work. Drying time takes longer. After turning power off, measure the resistance. Check controller. Check Harness-linking connector. Check motor. Check if the value of measured resistance is below 1Ωbetween terminal ധand രat RUN condition.

    Yes

    No

  • Check motor and
  • replace it.
  • Is resistance between heater terminal
  • ၂and ၃below 18 ~ 22Ω?
  • Is resistance between heater terminal
  • ၂and ၄below 18 ~ 22Ω?
  • Is resistance between heater terminal
  • ၃and ၄below 9 ~ 11Ω?

    Yes

    No

  • Replace heater.
  • Check if the value of measured resistance is below 1Ωbetween terminal TH2 (Safety thermostat).

    Yes

    No

  • Replace TH2
  • (Safety thermostat) and TH3 (Hi-Limit thermostat) Check if the value of measured resistance is below 1Ωbetween terminal TH3 (HI-Limit thermostat).

    Yes

    No

  • Replace TH2
  • (Safety thermostat) and TH3 (Hi-Limit thermostat) L2S(White)

    L2

    (Red)

    Th3

    Th2

    L2D(White)

    Th3

    L2(Red) L2S(White)

    Th2

    ၂ ၃ ၄ Wires
  • L2(Red)
  • L2D(White) : Go to the duct
  • (YL3 in main pcb
  • L2S(White) : Go to the
  • safety.

    Page 33

    31 ᅐTest 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type ᅐTest 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. While operating, heating will not work. Drying time takes longer With dryer power on Power on & start (Normal cycle) When measuring Valve 1 voltage, More than DC 90V? Igniter operates? (after 1 min, igniter becomes reddish) When measuring Valve 2 voltage, value is more than DC 90V? (10 sec after Igniter off) When measuring terminal resistance on valve 1 and valve 2, valves are more than1.5 ~ 2.5kΩ? (Measure after off ) If valve 1 and valve 2 are under DC 10V, valves are Off?

  • Harness check
  • Controller change
  • Check thermostat
  • hi-limit safety
  • Check Igniter &
  • frame detect
  • Check gas
  • connection or gas supply
  • Change valve
  • Change valve
  • Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    Yes

    No

    No

    No

    No

    No

    No

    Valve 1 NOTE: When the gas valve operates after disassembling, ignition will be off several seconds. It is normal because there is no circulation of air Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition Valve 2

    Page 34

    Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with earth line.) During diagnostic test, E5 error occur. Turn the dryer’s power off, then measure resistance. After activating the *diagnostic test, press START/PAUSE button 4 times. Is AD value displayed higher than 10 ?

  • Replace the
  • DC pump Normal condition

    Yes

    No

  • diagnostic test : go to page 23
  • ᅐTest 8 Motor Assembly, DC, Pump Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition 32

    Page 35

    Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with earth line.) During Steam cycle, generator assembly is not heating. During diagnostic test, tE4 error occur. Turn the dryer’s power off, then measure resistance. Is resistance 14.3 ( 5%) between heater terminal and ?

  • Replace the
  • DC Pump assembly
  • If measured
  • resistance value is , replace the generator assembly, too. Normal condition

    Yes

    No

    ᅐTest 9 Generator Assembly Caution Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition 33

    Page 36

    11

    Change Gas Setting

    34 The dryer must be used with the correct gas. If the dryer is converted to propane (LP.) using natural gas could result in fire, explosion, or personal injury. Conversion must be done a qualified technician. The dryer is set for natural gas at the factory. A propane conversion kit is available through the parts department to licensed technicians only. The part numbers are listed below.

    Page 37

    35          

    

    Valve 1

    Igniter

    Valve 2

    Flame

    Detect

                                                 

                  

    No

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Page 38

    12

    Disassembly Instructions

    Control Panel Assembly

  • Remove the 3 screws from the back panel.
  • Place a towel over the top cover to
  • prevent scratch to the surface. Gently lift each corner of the back panel, then roll it forward so it rests on top of the dryer.
  • With a flat blade screwdriver, press
  • the tabs on the side of the PWB (PCB) box and gently pry it open.
  • Disconnect the wiring from the
  • PWB (PCB) board.
  • Disassemble the control panel
  • assembly from top cover. Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. 36

    Page 39

    37

    Control Panel

    Panel Rear [Electric]

  • Remove 8 screws from control panel
  • assembly.
  • Separate PCB from control panel.
  • Remove 1 screw.
  • Pull out the cover.
  • Remove 3 screws.
  • Disassemble terminal block and wire from
  • panel rear.

    Page 40

    38

    Panel Rear [Common]

    Top Cover [Opening]

  • Remove one screw for removing safety
  • cover.
  • Remove 3 screws remained on the panel
  • rear.
  • Lift out the panel rear.
  • After checking the safety cover, press the
  • holder with flat-tip screw driver inside the top cover.
  • Remove 1 screw for lifting safety cover.
  • Open the top cover.
  • Disassembly top cover from cabinet
  • assembly.

    Warning!

    Before lifting the top cover, remove the safety cover. If you don’t remove the safety cover, it will be destroyed. when you press the holder, be careful scratch. For preventing the scratch, prepare the soft material.

    Page 41

    39

    Top Cover [Closing]

    Warning!

    When you close the top cover, drawer has to be inserted to the end. Otherwise drawer will be stuck in the guide. And it will be destroyed.
  • Press the drawer to the end.
  • Put the locker into CLOSE.
  • Close the top cover.
  • Test moving of the locker to make sure the
  • drawer is properly located and the locker is operated correctly.

    Page 42

    40

    Guide Assembly

  • Disconnect wiring to the harness.
  • Remove 3 screws.
  • Pull out the guide assembly.
  • With a flat blade screwdriver, press the tabs
  • on the side of frame body and gently take it out.

    Frame Body & Lid

  • Open the top cover.
  • Inside

    Page 43

    41

    Cabinet Cover

  • Open the door and remove the 4 screws
  • from the cabinet cover then close the door.
  • Remove the 2 screws, then tilt the cabinet
  • cover toward the front of dryer slightly.
  • Disconnect wiring to the door switch and lift
  • the cabinet cover.

    Page 44

    42

    Tub Drum [Front]

    Drum Assembly

    Changing The Drum Lamp

    -1 -2 -1
  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove the cabinet cover and tub drum [front ].
  • Loosen belt from motor and idler pulleys.
  • Carefully remove the drum.
  • Disassemble the door.
  • Hold the lamp shield in place while removing the
  • screw.
  • Slide the shield up and remove.
  • Remove the bulb and replace with a 15
  • watt, 120 volt, candelabra-base bulb.
  • Replace the lamp shield and screw.
  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove cabinet cover.
  • Disconnect the door lamp and electrode
  • sensor connector.
  • Remove 4 screws.
  • Disassemble the tub drum [Front ].
  • Warning!

    When You Disassembly The Lamp

    Connecctor, Be Sure To Take

    Gloves And Careful Cabinet Edge.

    Failure To Do So Can Cause Serious

    Injury.

    Page 45

    43

    Warning!

    Before Performing This Exhaust Installation,

    Be Sure To Disconnect The Dryer From Its

    Electrical Supply.

    To Reduce The Risk Of Personal Injury, Adhere

    To All Industry Recommended Safety

    Procedures Including The Use Of Long Sleeved

    Gloves And Safety Glasses. Failure To Follow

    All Of The Safety Warning In The Manual Could

    Result In Property Damage, Personal Injury Or

    Death.

  •    
  •     

    Dryer Exhaust Change

    Duct

    Tape

    Duct

    Tape

    Duct

    Tape

    2-2.                                2-1.            !                 "  ڹ ڹ ں ڻ    !   3-1. # $ %& 

      %&   '      (  3-2. )     "                    

    Page 46

    44

    Filter Assembly

    Blower Housing

    Back Cover

  • Remove the filter.
  • Remove 3 screws.
  • Remove the cover grid.
  • Disconnect the electrode sensor.
  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove the cabinet cover and tub drum [Front ].
  • Remove the drum assembly.
  • Remove 2 screws and cover (Air guide).
  • Remove the bolt and washer.
  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove the cabinet cover and tub drum [Front ].
  • Remove the drum assembly.
  • Remove 7 screws.
  • Pull the tub drum [Rear] towards the front.
  • Remove the fan.
  • Disconnect the motor clamp and motor.
  • Page 47

    45

    Air Duct

    Rollers

  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove the cabinet cover .
  • Remove the filter and 2 screws.
  • Disassemble the top plate.
  • Remove the cabinet cover and tub drum
  • [Front ].
  • Remove the drum assembly and tub drum [Rear]
  • Disconnect the air duct from the tub drum [Front
  • Remove the air duct.
  • Remove the roller from the tub drum [Front ] and
  • tub drum [Rear ].

    Page 48

    13

    Exploded View

    46 13-1. Control Panel and Plate Assembly

    A140

    A120

    A215

    A570

    A210

    A260

    A150

    A130

    A110

    A211

    A211

    A265

    A255

    A250

    Description

    Loc No.

  • Manual,Owners
  • G001

    G004

  • Tech Sheet
  • G003

  • Svc Manual
  • Printed materials "The following parts are not illustrated"

    Page 49

    47 13-2. Guide Assembly

    K503

    K508

    K501

    A090

    A171

    K507

    K505

    K502

    K504

    K506

    A161

    A170

    A350

    Page 50

    48 13-3-1. Cabinet and Door Assembly: Electric Type

    A600

    A800

    A212

    A212

    A590

    A700

    A320

    A310

    A545

    A500

    A520

    A540

    A400

    A440

    A450

    A510

    A330

    A430

    A420

    A131

    A311

    A470

    A410

    A475

    Page 51

    50 13-4-1. Drum and Motor Assembly: Electric Type

    K400

    K420

    K410

    F200

    K640

    K655

    K120

    K140

    K310

    K620

    K610

    K330

    K340

    K130

    K100

    K221

    K222

    K210

    K240

    K350

    F130

    F110

    F120

    F140

    K510

    K540

    K650

    K520

    K550

    K250

    K560

    K320

    K250

    K251

    K224

    K230

    K225

    K251

    K360

    K530

    K651

    K600

    K515

    K660

    More from Kenmore

    Similar Dryers