American Dryer Corp. ML-145 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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STEAM DRYERS
Clean the steam coil fins. Compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment are suggested.
NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If fins are bent,
straighten by using a fin comb, which is available from any local air conditioning supply house.
90 DAYS
Regrease the two (2) 1-3/8” bearings that support the impellor (fan/blower) shaft. Use
Shell Alvania #2
grease or its equivalent. Impellor (fan/blower) shaft should be lubricated.
Check to make sure that the setscrews on the impellor (fan/blower) shaft bearing are tight.
Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from the gas
valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching the Hot Surface Ignitor.
Remove lint accumulation from inside the control box and at rear area behind the control box.
6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system and from dryer’s
internal exhaust ducting.
NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR.
CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST
DUCT WORK. INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION WHICH CAN
CAUSE THE 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 the dryer cabinet(s), 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: Replace both belts in matched sets (both belts).