Temperature Control; Cool Down; Drum Parts - Fisher & Paykel DEGX1 Service Manual

3.5.6

Temperature Control

The user can select either a dryness level that they require or a timed drying period. Auto sensing of
the clothes load dryness level is achieved by touch sensors that sense the moisture content of the
load. An exhaust temperature sensor is used to monitor the exhaust temperature. The controller limits
the temperature to what is required for the various cycles.
3.5.7

Cool Down

The dryer enters a cool down period at the end of the cycle. During this period the dryer continues to
run with the heating elements/burner turned off, blowing ambient air through the load to help prevent
creasing. If an Auto Sensing cycle has been selected, the cool down period will continue until the
exhaust temperature drops to 95
period will run for the last 5 to10 minutes of the timed dry period.
3.5.8

Drum Parts.

1. Drum Inlet End: Allows inlet air to pass through. This is how air enters the drum. It also
houses the inlet central bearing assembly, about which the drum rotates.
2. Drum End Outlet: Provides the route for air to exit the drum as well as securing the lint filter.
The outer face has dimples which are collectively referred to as "the drum tachometer". The
central flange of the drum end outlet is supported and guided by seven bearing pads which
are mounted in the outlet duct.
3. Vanes: Encourage clothes to tumble during the drying cycle.
4. Drum Door: Slides back along grooves in the bridge to provide access into the drum.
5. Door Bracket: Secures and seals the drum in the closed position and houses components
for latching the door.
6. Hinge Arm: Part of the door assembly, which is contacted by the door grabber for opening
and closing the door. It also latches the door closed over the end of the track.
7. Locking Bar: Attached to its ends are the hinge arms. Its function is to hold these hinges in
the correct orientation.
8. Hinge Spring: Springs the hinge arm down to ensure latching when the door is closed
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