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


 
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B. Drive motor not operating (does not start)...
1. Failed drive motor contactor (relay).
2. Failed drive motor.
C. Drive motor (reversing) operates in one direction only...stops and restarts in same direction...
1. Failed reversing contactor (relay).
2. Failed reversing timer.
D. Drive motor operates okay for a few minutes, and then stops and will not restart...
1. Motor is overheating and tripping out on 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 tumbler bearings.
E. Blower (impellor/fan) motor not operating (does not start)...
1. Failed blower (impellor/fan) motor contactor (relay).
2. Failed blower (impellor/fan) motor.
F. Blower motor operates okay for a few minutes, and then stops and will not restart...
1. Motor is overheating and tripping out on overload protector...
a. Motor air vent is clogged with lint.
b. Low voltage to motor.
c. Failed motor.
d. Failed blower (impellor/fan) drive shaft bearings...
NOTE: V-Belts to tight or bearings not lubricated often enough.