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


 
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7. Gas Models
a. Low and/or inconsistent gas pressure...
Natural Gas pressure must be between 3.5 inches and 4.0 inches of water column.
Liquid Propane (L.P.) pressure must be between 10.5 inches and 11.0 inches of water column.
b. Poor air/gas mixture (too much gas or not enough air) at burner...yellow or poor flame pattern...
1) Not enough make-up air.
2) Restriction in exhaust.
3) Gas pressure too high.
4) Impellr (blower/fan) "squirrel cage" rotating in the wrong direction.
5) Burner orifice size (D.M.S.) too large for application (i.e., high elevation).
c. Sail switch is fluttering...
1) Restriction in exhaust...
a) Lint drawer screen is dirty or is not being cleaned often enough.
d. Failed burner hi-limit switch...opens at incorrect temperature.
e. Gas supply may have low heating value.
8. Steam Models
a. Low steam supply...
1) Steam trap too small.
2) Supply line too small.
b. Low steam pressure.
c. Insufficient make-up air.
d. Lint drawer screen is dirty or is not being cleaned often enough.
e. Restriction in exhaut.
f. Dirty steam coil.
1) Fins clooged with lint.
g. Steam damper system not functioning properly...
1) Damper is sticking closed.