10 American Dryer Corporation 450431-3
Lint Drawer
The lint drawer is located at the bottom of the dryer in the lint
compartment. Simply grab the lint drawer handle, slide out
the drawer, brush off the lint, and slide the drawer back in.
Lint Drawer Switch
The lint drawer switch is located in the lint compartment and
attached to the side of the lint drawer track. The lint drawer
switch ensures that the dryer will operate only when the lint
drawer is completely closed. This is a safety device and
should never be disabled.
Servicing ______________________________
Introduction
All electrical/mechanical service or repairs should be made
with the electrical power to the dryer disconnected (power
off).
▲ WARNING
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Personal injury could result.
The information provided in this section should not be
misconstrued as a device for use by an untrained person
making repairs. Service work should be performed by
competent technicians in accordance with local, state, and
federal codes.
When contacting the factory for assistance, always have the
dryer model and serial numbers available.
CAUTION: Observe all safety precautions
displayed on the dryer or specified in this
manual before and while making repairs.
Before considering replacement, make sure that all
connectors are in place and making proper contact.
Computer Controls
To Replace Computer
Disconnect electrical power to the dryer.
Disconnect main power harness, along with the three other
connectors located on the computer board, from rear of
computer by squeezing locking tab and pulling connector
straight back.
Disconnect the “green” ground wire and the air jet wire from
the computer.
Disconnect keypad ribbon from the computer.
Remove the screws securing the computer to the sheet
metal control panel. Remove the board by pulling the other
two corners off the clinch studs.
Install new computer by reversing this procedure.
When replacing the computer, the “A” and “B” factors must
be reprogrammed. (Refer to “Computer Operator’s Manual”
for details.)
NOTE: The “A” and “B” factors are printed on a label located
on the rear of the control panel (refer to illustration).
Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
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