American Dryer Corp. MLG-460 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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SECTION IX
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY and
THE GAS SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS ARE REMOVED
FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING,
ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION OR TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT per
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.
The information provided will help isolate the most probable components associated with the difficulty described.
The experienced technician realizes, however, that a loose connection, or broken or shorted wire may be at fault
where electrical components are concerned. DO NOT necessarily suspect the component itself. Electrical
parts should always be check for failure before being returned to the factory.
IMPORTANT: When replacing blown fuses, the replacement must be of the exact rating as the
fuses being replaced. The information provided should not be misconstrued as a
handbook for use by an untrained person in making repairs.
WARNING: ALL SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL or SERVICE AGENCY.
WARNING: WHILE MAKING REPAIRS, OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DISPLAYED ON THE DRYER or SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.
The following information assumes that the reader has familiarized himself with the introduction to this manual,
understands the dryer operation, and has knowledge of the programming features of the dryer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
NUMBER
A. POWER MALFUNCTIONS 52
B. BURNER IGNITION 61
C. TUMBLER (BASKET) ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS 74
D. BASE SECTION ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS 82
E. PENDENT CONTROL 87
F. TEMPERATURE SENSING 90
G. MOTORS 93
H. PLC (PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER) MESSAGES 95