American Dryer Corp. MD-170 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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90 DAYS
Re-grease the two (2) 1-3/8-inch bearings that support the impellor/fan shaft. Use
Shell Alvania #3 grease
or its equivalent. Impellor/fan shaft bearings should be lubricated.
Check to make sure that the set screws on the impellor/fan shaft bearings are tight.
Remove lint from around tumbler (basket), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from gas valve
burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
IMPORTANT: TO PREVENT DAMAGE, AVOID CLEANING OR TOUCHING IGNITOR
and FLAME-PROBE ASSEMBLY.
Remove lint accumulation from inside control box and at the rear area behind control box.
6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system and from dryers
internal exhaust ducting.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR.
CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFTED DAMPERS IN EXHAUST
DUCT WORK. INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION WHICH
CAN CAUSE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.
NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of
the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the cleaning
of appliances is recommended.
Check ALL V-belts for tightness and wear. Retighten, realign, or replace V-belt if required.
NOTE: V-belts should be replaced in matched sets (both belts).