American Dryer Corp. AD-120ES III Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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4. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).
C. Drive motor (reversing) operates in one (1) direction ONLY...stops and restarts in same
direction...
1. Failed drive motor contactor (relay).
2. Failed arc suppressor (A.S.) board.
3. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).
D. Drive motor operates okay for a few minutes, and then stops and will not restart...
1. Motor is overheating and tripping out on internal overload protector...
a. Motor air vents clogged with lint.
b. Low voltage to the motor.
c. Failed motor.
d. Basket (tumbler) is binding...check for obstruction.
e. Failed idler bearings or basket (tumbler) bearings.
E. Blower motor is not operating (does not start)...
1. Tripped or failed overload protector.
2. Failed blower motor contactor (relay).
3. Failed arc suppressor (A.S.) board.
4. Failed blower motor.
5. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).
F. Blower motor operates okay for a few minutes, and then stops and will not restart...
1. Motor is overheating and tripping out on internal overload protector...
a. Motor air vents clogged with lint.
b. Low voltage to the motor.
c. Failed motor.
d. Failed (out of balance) blower motor (impellor/fan).
G. Both drive motor and blower motor are not operating (DO NOT start)...microprocessor
controller (computer) motor indicator dots are on...