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Fisher & Paykel DE40F56AW1 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
COMPACT DRYERS
Model:
DE40F56AW1, DE50F56AW1, DE50F56EW1
DE40F56A2 & DE50F56A2
427939

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  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL COMPACT DRYERS Model: DE40F56AW1, DE50F56AW1, DE50F56EW1 DE40F56A2 & DE50F56A2 427939...
  • Page 2 427939 - DECEMBER 2011 The specifications and servicing procedures outlined in this manual are subject to change without notice. The latest version is indicated by the reprint date and replaces any earlier editions. Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd Fisher & Paykel Australia Pty Ltd Fisher &...
  • Page 3 427939 COMPACT DRYERS Covering the following models Model Number Product Code Market DE40F56AW1 92212 New Zealand DE40F56A2 92188 New Zealand DE40F56AW1 93212 Australia DE40F56A2 93188 Australia DE40F56A2 94143 DE40F56AW1 95212 India DE50F56AW1 92216 New Zealand DE50F56A2 92234 New Zealand DE50F56AW1...
  • Page 4 427939 CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ........................6 Model Information........................ 6 Dimensions.......................... 6 Packed Dimensions DE40F56 .................... 6 Packed Dimensions DE50F56 .................... 6 Ducting Dimensions DE50F56 .................... 6 1.5.1 Vent Size DE50F56 ......................6 Maximum Load Capacity ..................... 6 Weights ..........................6 1.7.1 DE40F56 Model......................6 1.7.2 DE50F56 Model......................

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    427939 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES................... 12 Timer Knob Removal DE40F56A & DE50F56A ..............12 Control Panel Removal DE40F56, DE50F56 ..............12 Top Panel removal ......................12 Rear Panel Removal ......................13 Drum Removal ........................13 Replacing Front Drum Bearings DE50F56 ................ 13 Replacing Front Drum Bearings DE40F56 ................
  • Page 6 427939 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Model Information DE40F56AW1 DE50F56AW1 DE50F56EW1 Dryer Electric Dryer Electric Dryer Electric Capacity - 4 kg Capacity - 5 kg Capacity - 5 kg Front Loading Front Loading Front Loading Width - 565 mm Width - 565 mm...
  • Page 7 427939 1.8 Technical Specifications Voltage (V/Hz) 220 – 240V / 50Hz Power 2.0 – 2.2 kW Current 10 Amps 1.9 Power Supply Cord Type 3 Core flexible mains cable to AS 3191, round, 10Amp, 250V Sheath PVC, 75 C, 7.15+/-0.08mm Dia, 0.8mm thickness, colour 8606 light grey Plug 3pin right angle NZ/Aus plug head to AS3112, colour 8606 light grey, phase and neutral pins insulated in accordance to AS3112 standard...
  • Page 8 427939 1.12 Thermostat Voltage 240v 50Hz Current 10Amps Trips open 73+/- 3°C Resets 58+/- 5°C 1.13 Exhaust Sensor DE50F56EW Resistance 2KΩ @ 25°C 1.64 KΩ @ 0°C 1.14 Cabinet Material Pre-painted Steel 1.15 Drum 1.15.1 DE40F56A Material Pre-painted Steel White Volume 72.8 litres or 0.0728 cubic meters Drying Speed...
  • Page 9 427939 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Drum 2.1 Vented Dryer The ambient air is drawn into the cabinet by the fan which is attached to the motor. This air pressurises the cabinet and is forced over the heating element and heated. The heated air then enters from the rear of the drum and meets with the clothes, with the Exhausting humid hot air exiting through the lint filter and exhaust...
  • Page 10 427939 3.4 Door Lock The locking and unlocking mechanism of the door used in the dryers is a mechanical type. When the door is pushed closed, the strike is locked into the catch and holds the door shut. 3.5 Door Micro Switch 3.5.1 DE40F56AW &...
  • Page 11 427939 PROGRAM STEPS COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURES 5.1 Motor Testing 5.1.1 Testing at the Control Panel 5.1.1.1 DE50F56AW1 Measuring at the timer terminals, between terminal 2 the Orange wire and terminal 5 the Blue wire the resistance should be between 65-73 depending which motor is fitted. Then measure between terminal 2 the Orange wire and terminal 3 the White wire the resistance should be between 65-73...

  • Page 12: Disassembly Procedures

    427939 5.2.2 DE50F56EW Door Switch DE50F56EW: Measure at the PCB across P103-1 and P103-2 on the PCB edge connector with the harness connected. The resistance should be 0 with the door closed and infinite with the door open. 5.2.3 Door Switch DE40F56A & DE50F56A: Measure across the Phase pin of the mains plug and terminal 1 the red wire of the timer, the resistance should be 0...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Removal

    427939 6.4 Rear Panel Removal 1. Remove the 16 screws from around the edge of the panel. Note: It is not necessary to remove the exhaust flange when fitted Reassemble in the reverse order 6.5 Drum Removal 1. Remove the top panel and the rear panel Refer to sec 6.3 & sec 6.4 2.

  • Page 14: Fan Removal De40F56

    427939 6.10 Fan Removal DE40F56 1. Remove the rear panel refer to sec 6.4. 2. Remove the 4 screws from the steel plate clamping the fan to the motor shaft. 3. Pull the fan off. Reassemble in reverse order aligning the plates each side of the fan. DO NOT USE solvents, cleaning fluids, oil or grease near the plastic fan.

  • Page 15: Timer Removal De40F56A & De50F56A

    427939 6.16 Timer Removal DE40F56A & DE50F56A 1. Remove the timer knob refer to sec 6.1 2. Remove the top panel refer to sec 6.3. 3. Remove the 2 small screws adjacent to the timer shaft on the outside front of the cabinet. 4.

  • Page 16: Tools & Equipment

    427939 6.21 Tools & Equipment  Ampere Meter (10-amp max) or Watt meter. (2000 watt max)  Multi Meter with voltage range up to 250 V ac and resistance range up to 300 ohm.  Philips No.2 screwdriver.  6mm socket. ...

  • Page 17: Electronic Module Connection Check

    427939 ELECTRONIC MODULE CONNECTION CHECK The following is a quick test procedure to check that the electronic module is correctly wired to the dryer and that the dryer is operating correctly 7.1 Led & Button Test Press and hold the LOCK, button, and then press the DRYNESS up button so that both buttons are pressed down at the same time.

  • Page 18: Exhaust Sensor & Door Switch Test

    427939 7.3 Exhaust Sensor & Door Switch Test Start the dryer running in Low or Regular Temperature mode; then press and hold the LOCK button, and then press the START/PAUSE button. Note: This advances the drying cycle so that a shorted temperature sensor can be detected. (Refer to section).

  • Page 19: Fault Modes

    427939 FAULT MODES Should a fault develop in the Electronic Control system of the dryer, the control panel will display a particular pattern on the Dryness LEDs as well as a continuous sounding of the buzzer. If this occurs, first turn the dryer off at the mains socket or unplug the dryer, then reconnect to the mains and retry the dryer.

  • Page 20: Exhaust Sensor Shorted To Cabinet

    427939 8.3 Exhaust Sensor Shorted to Cabinet 1010 Code: Action: Unplug the exhaust sensor harness at the control module and check for continuity between each of the sensor wires and the dryer cabinet. There should be no connection between the wires and the cabinet. If there is a short, replace the exhaust sensor and harness 8.4 Faulty Exhaust or Ambient Sensor 0110...

  • Page 21: Brown Out

    427939 8.6 Brown Out 1111 Code: The product has experienced 8 brown outs within 60 seconds and has aborted the Cause: cycle and displayed this fault. Check the supply voltage. When the supply voltage drops below 180 volts brown Action: out will occur.

  • Page 22: Wiring Diagrams

    427939 12 WIRING DIAGRAMS ELECTRONIC DRYER DE50F56E Resistance Table Element +/-1.28 Ω 63.85 Capacitor 7uF+/-5% ° Exhaust Sensor 2k Ω @ 25 Motor Fasco 65 Ω WTIC 73 Ω...
  • Page 23 427939 ANALOGUE DRYER DE40F56AW Resistance Table Element +/-1.28 Ω 31.32 Capacitor 7uF+/-5% Motor Fasco 65 Ω WTIC 73 Ω...
  • Page 24 427939 ANALOGUE DRYER ANALOGUE DRYER DE40F56A DE40F56A CONNECTOR TIMER WIRING DOOR SWITCH CAPACITOR MOTOR TIMER THERMAL ELEMENT THERMAL CUTOUT CUTOUT EARTH Push to Start Timer Resistance Table Element +/-1.28 Ω 31.32 Capacitor 7uF+/-5% Motor Fasco 65 Ω WTIC 73 Ω...
  • Page 25 427939 ANALOGUE DRY ER DE50F56AW Resistance Table Element +/-1.28 Ω 31.32 Capacitor 7uF+/-5% Motor Fasco 65 Ω WTIC 73 Ω...
  • Page 26 427939 ANALOGUE DRYER DE50F56A Resistance Table Push to Start Timer Element +/-1.28 Ω 31.32 Capacitor 7uF+/-5% Motor Fasco 65 Ω WTIC 73 Ω...

  • Page 27: Dryer Sequence Chart

    427939 13 DRYER SEQUENCE CHART 13.1 DE40F56AW DE50F56AW Clockwise shaft rotation Timer Wiring diagram Slow Cam: 1Rev in 6.5Hours 60 Impulse per Rev Contacts 3-4, 4-5 must change over with a pause of 2+/- 0.5 seconds...

  • Page 28: Push To Start De40F56A2 & De50F56A2

    427939 13.2 Push to Start DE40F56A2 & DE50F56A2 Timer Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 29: Common Drying Problems

    427939 14 COMMON DRYING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Creasing Overloading Ensure clothes have sufficient room to tumble freely. Leaving load in the dryer Try to be there to remove clothes from the dryer as soon as the cycle has finished. Lint Transfer Inappropriate sorting Try to dry items that produce...

  • Page 30: Notes

    427939 15 NOTES...

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