American Dryer Corp. MD-170 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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a) Failed impellor (fan/blower) "squirrel cage."
b) Loose or failed impellor (fan/blower) assembly drive belts.
c) Fault in impellor (fan/blower) motor circuit...refer to Item E and Item F on page 44 in this
section.
2. Tripped burner manual reset hi-limit circuit.
3. Tripped lint chamber sensor bracket basket (tumbler) manual reset hi-limit switch.
STEAM MODELS
1. Tripped lint chamber sensor bracket basket (tumbler) manual reset hi-limit switch.
U. Heat unit is not operating (no heat)...no voltage at heating unit (i.e., Gas Model, DSI module, or
Steam Model damper system pneumatic solenoid) when dryer is first started and the micro-
processor controller (computer) heat indicator dot is on but the "HEAT" relay output L.E.D. is
not on...
1. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).
V. No heat...voltage is confirmed at heating unit (i.e, Gas Model, DSI module, or Steam Model
damper system 3-way micro valve)...
GAS MODELS
1. Fault in Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) ignition system...
a. Ignitor sparks but there is no ignition and DSI module "LOCKS-OUT" ("red" L.E.D. [light emitting diode]
indicator light stays on) ...
1) Ignitor probe assembly is out of adjustment or has failed.
2) Severe air turbulence.
3) Failed Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) module.
4) Failed gas valve.
b. Ignitor sparks, burner lights but goes off right away ...
1) Ignitor probe assembly is out of adjustment or has failed.
2) Sail switch is fluttering ...
a) Lint drawer screen is dirty.
b) Restriction in exhaust duct work.
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