Test 6 – Heater (Electric) Test 7 – Valve (Gas) Component Test Procedure Disassembly and Repair Block Wiring Diagram (Electric and Gas) Motor Diagram and Schematic Safety Switches Gas Conversion (Natural Gas to Propane) DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 2 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
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Back Cover Rollers Vent Replacement Main Board Exploded Views Top Plate and Control Panel Cabinet, Door, Vent, and Wiring Harness Drum, Motor, and Heater (Electric) Drum, Motor, and Heater (Gas) Parts List 070119 DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 3 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
. The electric dryer uses 240 V . Even when these products are turned OFF, there is live voltage on some of the internal terminals. Always unplug the appliance before opening the case or servicing. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 5 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Some models may have four (4) letters instead of two (2) for the product code number. The third and fourth letters are significant only to the manufacturing facility. This chart will help you decode the serial number. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 6 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
DRYER 9577/9588 INTRODUCTION The 9577/9588 dryer is very similar to other LG dryers with the exception of the front panel and the control panel. The control panel is designed to allow the customer to choose the location of either the top or the bottom, which allows for easier access to the controls when the dryer is stacked on top of the washer.
UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) and a 7-wire cable rather than by a 28-wire cable as in previous models. This simplification is what makes it possible to have a re-locatable control panel. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 8 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
(See drawing, above.) It does not matter whether the dryer is stacked, as long as the closet door opening provides the appropriate vertical clearance for lifting and stacking in the closet. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 9 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Be sure the front of the rack is properly situated in the notches on either side of the filter. The back of the rack should rest on the drum and allow the drum to rotate. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 10 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Slide the dryer back into the stops on the rails. Attach the front bar with 2 screws to hold the feet in place. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 11 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Remove the protective paper from the adhesive surface of the bracket. Be particularly careful, because when the adhesive makes contact, there is no adjustment possible. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 12 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
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This will eliminate any rattles. It is usually easier to set the pedestal and washer into place and connect the water and drain hoses before placing the dryer on top of them. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 13 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
A. Ground screw on chassis B. Green wire from power cord C. Strain relief D. Neutral screw on terminal block E. Terminal block F. Neutral wire from power cord DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 14 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
A. Ground screw on chassis B. Green wire from pigtail C. Strain relief D. Neutral screw on terminal block E. Ground-to-neutral connection F. Neutral wire from pigtail DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 15 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Secure the cover with a screw. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (Gas Dryer Only) The dryer requires a 120 V single-outlet dedicated circuit. The cord is installed at the factory and no user-intervention is required. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 16 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
If you smell gas, turn off the main valve and open a window. Flex line (Bought in the length needed, with fittings attached to both ends) Bleeding and pressure check port Cut-off valve Gas supply pipe Point of attachment to dryer DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 17 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
(Be sure to use real, heatproof duct tape rather than an imitation.) Connect the elbow to the duct in the dryer and seal that joint with duct tape. Connect to the outside vent. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 18 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
The socket should be covered at all times. After installation is complete, plug in the washer, dryer, and monitor, in that order. Turn on the washer and dryer. Press and hold the SET button on the monitor. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 19 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
On MANUAL DRY cycles, the drying time and temperature are set by the user. On every cycle, the default settings can be overridden. Not all options will be available, such as HIGH heat on the DELICATE cycle. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 20 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Dryer must be in standby mode. (Plugged in, turned off) Press and hold MORE TIME and LESS TIME, then press POWER. Press START/PAUSE to advance to the next test. Unplug the dryer for one minute after using the diagnostic mode. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 21 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
PC Board. (Refer to the block wiring diagram, following.) Proper diagnosis will eliminate unnecessary labor and expedite repairs. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 34 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
To check the motor, turn the power off and allow the capacitor to discharge. The centrifugal switch serves as a safety device to turn off the fuel (gas or electricity) to the heater if the motor fails to rotate. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 36 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
(gas or electricity) to the heater. The centrifugal switch includes a multi- pin connector (shown). The belt switch is simple. If the belt breaks, the spring pulls the lever down and it presses the switch. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 37 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
LP. Its purpose is to provide a shoulder for positioning the adjustment screw if the dryer is converted to operate using propane (LP). DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 38 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
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The conversion kit includes a propane orifice, complete instructions for making the conversion, and a label indicating the conversion kit has been installed. All conversion work, including testing and adjusting, must be completed by a trained, licensed, and certified gasfitter. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 39 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
(188° C), the igniter is turned off and valve two opens. If the flame detector does not detect ignition, valve two is closed and the process is restarted. If ignition occurs as planned, the drying cycle will operate. GAS IGNITION SEQUENCE GAS VALVE CONSTRUCTION IGNITION FLOW CHART DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 40 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
DRYER 9577/9588 DISASSEMBLY/REPAIR TOP PLATE Remove the three screws at the back of the top plate (cover). Push the top plate backward. Lift the top plate off the machine. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 41 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Use the blank panel to cover the unused location on the dryer. Be sure to install the cover on the socket in the unused position. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 42 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Save the hinge shim. Remove the two screws near the latch. Remove the two screws and the latch piece. Rotate everything 180° and reinstall the door so it opens from the other side. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 43 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
When replacing the drum, you can replace the belt on the wheels after the dryer is reassembled by reaching into the cabinet either through the front or through one of the vent openings. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 44 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
The tabs on the lamp holder (socket) hold it in the cage. You’ll have to press both of them and push the lamp holder into the cage. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 45 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Remove the fan from the shaft and housing. Remove the two motor clamps and lift out the motor. To release the clamps, press the hook end with a large screwdriver and lift it off the retaining tab. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 46 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Remove the front cover. Remove the drum front. Remove the drum and belt. Remove the seven screws that secure the back cover. CAUTION! There are sharp edges here! Use extreme caution to avoid an injury. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 47 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
Be sure to install the small bushings. These must be between the roller and the retainer on both sides of the roller. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 48 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...
NOTE: Be sure to use real duct tape, which is heat-proof. Some imitation products that look like real duct tape but are not heat sensitive are available and will present a fire hazard. DLE9577/DLG9588 Page 49 of 58 TRAINING MANUAL...