American Dryer Corp. AD-170SE Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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R. Microprocessor controller (computer) L.E.D. display reads "SEFL"...
1. Rotational sensor circuit (option) failure...fault somewhere in basket (tumbler) rotation or circuit ...
a. Basket (tumbler) not rotating ...
1) Broken or loose V-Belts.
2) Failure in drive motor circuit...refer to Item B, Item C, and/or Item D in this Troubleshooting
Section.
b. Failed rotational sensor.
c. Broken wire or connection between sensor and microprocessor controller (computer).
2. Microprocessor controller (computer) program (PL02) is set incorrectly in the active mode ("SEn") where
the dryer is not equipped with the optional rotational sensor...program should be set as "nSEn".
S. Microprocessor controller (computer) L.E.D. display reads "Hot"...
1. Possible overheating condition...microprocessor controller (computer) has sensed a temperature which
has exceeded 220º F.
"Hot" display will not clear until temperature sensed has dropped to 220º F or lower and the microproces
sor controller (computer) is manually reset by pressing the "CLEAR/STOP" key.
T. Heating unit is not operating (no heat)...no voltage at heating unit (i.e., Gas Models DSI module
or
Steam Model damper system pneumatic solenoid) when dryer is first started and both the heat
indicator dot and the "HEAT" output L.E.D. are on...
GAS MODELS
1. Fault in sail switch circuit ...
a. Sail switch out of adjustment and/or has failed.
b. Sail switch damper is not closing or is fluttering ...
1) Lint drawer / screen is dirty.
2) Restriction in exhaust.
3) No exhaust air flow.
a) Failed impellor (fan/blower) "squirrel cage."
b) Loose or failed impellor (fan) assembly drive belts.
c) Fault in impellor (fan/blower) motor circuit...refer to Item E and Item F in this
Troubleshooting Section.
2. Failed burner hi-limit circuit.
3. Failed lint chamber sensor bracket basket (tumbler) hi-limit switch.