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e. The manual reset basket (tumbler) hi-limit switch is a thermostat
type switch located above the lint basket. Its function is to
discontinue heat (flame) in the event of an over temperature
situation (above 225º F [107º C]).
f. The gas valve used in the dryer is of the redundant type which
means that the gas valve is actually two (2) gas valves in one
(1); one (1) in series with the other. This is a safety feature,
which provides protection against gas flow in the event that one
(1) of the valves does
not seat properly. The valve also regulates
the incoming gas pressure.
NOTE: THE DIRECT SPARK IGNITION (DSI) GAS
VALVES ARE NOT FIELD REPAIRABLE.
g. Normal operation of the DSI system (refer to the illustration on page 18).
1) The DSI system consists of a microprocessor-based control module, along with an ignitor/flame-
probe assembly. This control utilizes a high voltage synchronous spark ignitor and a rectified flame
sensor probe signal to locally control ALL
basic functions in the gas burner.
On a call for heat by the dryer’s controls, 24 VAC is applied to the DSI module at which time the
module’s light emitting diode (L.E.D.) indicator will light “red” indicating that power has been established
to the module. Almost immediately (up to approximately 1.5-seconds [prepurge]) the indicator will
light “green,” the gas valve opens and the spark burst will
be evident (on) for approximately
8-seconds. The burner flame should now be established/confirmed.
If at this time the flame has
not been established and confirmed, the DSI module will “LOCKOUT”
and the module’s L.E.D. indicator will light “red” and stay on continuously. “Burner Ignition Control
Fault” will display. To clear this fault press the “STOP/CLEAR” key.
Once the burner flame is established and confirmed, the DSI module indicator will light “green,” and
the burner system will continue through a normal heating cycle, where the DSI system will cycle on
and off as required by the dryer’s controls.
During the normal heating cycle, should a “FLAMEOUT” occur (i.e., severe air turbulence forces
the flame away from the ignitor/flame-probe assembly), the DSI module would shut the gas valve
off and immediately try to reestablish the burner flame. The DSI module will attempt to light the
burner ONLY ONCE. If flame is
not established, the DSI module will “LOCKOUT” and “Burner
Ignition Control Fault” will display. To clear this fault press the “STOP/CLEAR” key.
225º F (107º C) Thermostat
Redundant Gas Valve