Alliance Laundry Systems BD3LLFGS401UW01 Troubleshooting Manual
Alliance Laundry Systems BD3LLFGS401UW01 Troubleshooting Manual

Alliance Laundry Systems BD3LLFGS401UW01 Troubleshooting Manual

Single and stacked dryers
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Single and
Stacked Dryers
Refer to Page 6 for Model Numbers
DRY716C
Part No. 513447
www.comlaundry.com
April 2010

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  • Page 1 Single and Stacked Dryers Refer to Page 6 for Model Numbers DRY716C Part No. 513447 www.comlaundry.com April 2010...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 4 41. Thermal Fuse (Electric Models) ..........66 42. Heater Assembly (Electric Models)..........67 43. Cycling or Limit Thermostat............67 44. Door Switch ................67 45. Thermistor...................68 Section 8 – Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch......69 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 5: Section 1 - Safety Information

    • Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the machine is properly grounded and to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death. W284 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 6: Locating An Authorized Servicer

    Locating an Authorized Servicer Alliance Laundry Systems is not responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from improper service. Review all service information before beginning repairs. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized technician, using authorized factory parts. If service is required after the warranty expires, Alliance Laundry Systems also recommends contacting an authorized technician and using authorized factory parts.
  • Page 7: Section 2 - Introduction

    The nameplate is in one of the four corners of the door well. The door well is the shaded area shown. D412P 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 8: Model Identification

    HDELYRGS151CWNA HDELYRGS171CW01 HDGLEFGS111CW01 HDGLERGS111CW01 HDGLERGS111CWNA HDGLXFGS111CW01 HDGLXFGS111CWNA HDGLXRGS111CW01 HDGLYFGS111CW01 HDGLYFGS111CWNA HDGLYRGS111CW01 HSELXFGW281CW01 * Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 9 SDGLCRGS111TW02 SDGLCRGS111TWNA SDGLXRGS111TW01 SDGLXRGS111TW02 SDGLYFGS111TW01 SDGLYFGS111TWNA SDGLYFSW111TN01 SDGLYRGS111TW01 SDGLYRGS111TWNA SSELCFGS151TW01 SSELCFGS171TW01 SSELCFGW151TW01 * Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 10 SSELYFGS171TW01 SSELYFGW171TW01 SSELYFGW171TWNA SSGLCFGS111TW01 SSGLCFGS111TWNA SSGLCFGW111TW01 SSGLCFGW111TWNA SSGLXFGW111TW01 SSGLYFGS111TW01 SSGLYFGS111TWNA SSGLYFGW111TW01 SSGLYFGW111TWNA * Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 11: How Your Dryer Works

    The heated air moves through the heater duct and into the cylinder, where it circulates through the wet load. The air then passes through the lint filter, air duct, and exhaust fan, where it is vented to the outdoors. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 12: Section 3 - Dryer Troubleshooting

    Test timer and with a replace if cleaner and inoperative. Is timer lubricant. Refer to Test inoperative? Procedures Continued on section. next page. DRY1845Sa © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 13 Is wiring Refer to wiring broken, loose diagram. or incorrect? Refer to wiring Is power cord diagram for miswired? correct wiring. DRY1845Sb 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 14: Dryer Stops In Cycle; Quits After The First Few Loads; Has A Burning Smell; Cycles On Motor Thermal Protector

    Check fan for cylinder seals and item caught in obstruction. glides for wear or fan? damage. Check for clothes lodged between cylinder baffle and bulkhead. SWD1690S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 15: Dryer Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn

    Is belt routed on wrong side Reroute belt. of idler lever? Is idler arm Replace idler bent? arm. Wipe oil from Is there oil on cylinder. cylinder? DRY1846S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 16: Dryer Motor Does Not Stop

    Test switch and replace if Is door switch inoperative. Refer to Test inoperative? Procedures section. Test timer and replace if Is accumulator inoperative. Refer to Test inoperative? Procedures section. DRY1847S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 17: Dryer Runs Only When Door Is Open

    5. Dryer Runs Only When Door is Open Dryer runs when door is open. Rewire door Is door switch switch. Refer to miswired? wiring diagram. Replace door switch. DRY1856S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 18: Dryer Heating Assembly Does Not Heat Or Burner Does Not Ignite

    FLUFF/NO Models: Is replace if inoperative. HEAT or thermal fuse inoperative. Refer to Test inoperative? inoperative? Procedures section. Continued on next page. DRY1848Sa © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 19 Refer to Gas Models: inoperative. inoperative? Test Procedures Is igniter Refer to Test section. inoperative? Procedures section. Is wiring Refer to wiring broken, loose diagram. or incorrect? DRY1848Sb 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 20: Igniter Does Not Glow (Gas Supply Sufficient) - Gas Dryer Models

    (pink and switch and wiring. blue wires)? Has flame sensor failed Replace sensor. with contacts open? Is igniter broken Replace igniter. or open? DRY1850S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 21: Burner Ignites And Goes Out Repeatedly - Gas Dryer Models

    Check gas supply and pressure. Is gas supply Make sure gas insufficient? shut-off valve is turned on. DRY1851S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 22: Igniter Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite - Gas Dryer Models

    Are igniter Loosen screw and and bracket properly position improperly igniter and bracket installed on on burner tube burner tube assembly. assembly? DRY1852S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 23: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Shuts Off Prematurely

    Is wiring Refer to wiring broken, loose diagram. or incorrect? Adjust flame. Gas Models: Refer to Is burner flame Adjustments improperly section. adjusted? DRY1853S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 24: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Repeatedly Cycles Off On Limit Thermostat

    Is limit thermostat Replace Is there lint in Disassemble cycling at too thermostat. internal dryer dryer ductwork low a ductwork? and clean. temperature? Continued on next page. SWD1699S-a © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 25 Is there an air replace seal if leak at blower necessary. seal? Is there an air Check and leak at cylinder replace seal(s) seal(s)? if necessary. DRY1857S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 26: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Does Not Shut Off

    Motor does Motor Does Not not stop? Stop paragraph. Is wiring Refer to wiring incorrect? diagram. Remove heater Has heater assembly and assembly check for short. shorted? SWD1700S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 27: Clothes Do Not Dry In Dryer

    Is there Is belt installed Check for Clean lint excessive improperly (low proper filter. lint on lint RPM - correct installation. filter? RPM is 52 ± 1)? DRY1854S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 28: Clothes Are Too Hot When Removed From Dryer

    Test cycling Is cycling thermostat and thermostat replace if inoperative? inoperative. Test and replace accumulator accumulator if inoperative inoperative. Refer (not allowing to Test Procedures cool-down)? section. DRY1855S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 29: Excessive Chattering Or Vibrating Noise In Dryer

    Are idler Replace idler pulley and pulley and shaft worn? shaft. Are rollers Replace worn? rollers. Check blower fan for missing or cracked fan blades. DRY1858S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 30: Excessive Humming Or Whistling Noise In Dryer

    Is blower housing problem is originating from the inoperative? blower housing. Replace the current housing and cover. Check blower fan for missing or cracked fan blades. SWD1704S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 31: Section 4 - Electronic Control Troubleshooting

    Evaluate security procedures. Open Thermistor Physical open in the thermistor circuit. Replace thermistor. Shorted Thermistor Dead short in the thermistor circuit. Replace thermistor. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 32: Coins Ignored When Entered

    Replace Are wires exiting coin electronic drop optical sensor control. cracked or broken? Replace coin drop. If problem still exists replace the control. DRY353S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 33: No Ir Communication

    "EIOF" or "-C-"? checks out. "EIOF" Has IR Turn IR communication on. communication Refer to Programming Manual . been turned off? Change control. DRY1859S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 34: No Display

    Are there 120 or 240 transformer. Make volts AC to the primary sure the machine is of the transformer? plugged in and power is on. Replace the transformer. DRY351S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 35 Electronic Control Troubleshooting No Display DRY1863S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 36: Door Open

    Check operation of COM terminal of the the door switch. door switch to a Replace if necessary. neutral wire? Correct wiring to door switch. DRY1860S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 37 Electronic Control Troubleshooting Door Open DRY1863S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 38: Motor Will Not Start

    H3-4 and H3-6 on the the motor. control? Replace the Is there voltage across electronic H3-1 and H3-6 on the control. control? Refer to door open troubleshooting. DRY1861S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 39 Electronic Control Troubleshooting Motor Will Not Start DRY1863S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 40: No Heat (Electric)

    Correct wiring between control Is there voltage on and thermo fuse FS-1 on the control to on the element. DRY359S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 41 Electronic Control Troubleshooting No Heat (Electric) FLW1864S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 42: No Heat (Gas)

    Is there voltage across centrifugal on the terminal 1 of the motor motor. Replace and L1? motor if necessary. Correct wiring to the motor. DRY1862S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 43 Electronic Control Troubleshooting No Heat (Gas) DRY1863S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 44: Section 5 - Coin Drop Troubleshooting

    Refer to Figure 1 for path that coin follows when working properly. Additional coins following path to sensor Coin in Coin Slot Coin Drop Sensor DRY2B Figure 1 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 45 Do coins Replace fall freely coin drop. through drop? Replace coin drop sensor. SWD1714S 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 46 (2) Open cover for coin drop. Tension Spring MIX7B Figure 2 (2) Manually hold down coin drop cover and insert coin. Refer to Figure 3. Coin Drop Cover MIX6B Figure 3 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 47 Figure 8 Center Tab MIX3B Figure 6 (7) Use screwdriver to remove spring from center tab. Refer to Figure 6. (8) Lift spring, with attached clip, off drop. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 48 (14) Push spring to right until it snaps into position. Refer to Figure 5. (15) Close coin drop cover. (16) Move tension spring over cover catch. Refer to Figure 4. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 49: Section 6 - Adjustments

    To reduce the risk of serious injury or death by carbon monoxide and other gases in gas dryers, carefully read and follow all instructions given in this section. W005 Dryer Base Leveling D351S Figure 10 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 50: Burner Flame (Gas Models)

    W262 NOTE: After the dryer has operated for approximately three minutes, exhaust air or exhaust pipe should be warm. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 51 Silicon Carbide Ignition System Air Shutter Shut-Off Valve Lockscrew Handle (Shown in Open Position) Shutter 1/8" Pipe Plug (For checking manifold pressure) D363SE3A Silicon Nitride Ignition System Figure 11 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 52: Cleaning Non-Electronic Coin Drop

    Figure 12. Save pin for reinstallation when cleaning is complete. f. Move metal clip closer to sensor so that it comes off frame. Refer to Figure 12. DRY5B Figure 14 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 53 NOTE: If coin drop does not operate properly after above steps have been completed, corrosion of metal or vandalized components within coin drop may be preventing the coin drop from functioning correctly. Replace coin drop. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 54: Cleaning Electronic Coin Drop

    Coin Drops with New-Style Spring (refer to Figure 19): Spring Catch DRY2088N Figure 17 DRY2404N DRY2404N Figure 19 (3) Open cover of coin drop. Refer to Figure 20. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 55 Refer to Figure 21 or Figure 22. Alcohol Moistened Cloth DRY2406N Figure 23 Old-Style Spring Coin Drop DRY2090N DRY2090N Figure 21 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 56 Reconnect electrical power to machine and drop. k. Add a coin to drop to verify that coin drop is operating properly and that electrical connection is working properly. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 57: Section 7 - Test Procedures

    NOTE: Timer motor power is supplied through M (1702 and1709 models) or N (all other models) terminal. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 58: Fabric Selector Switch

    X indicates closed when reconnecting wires. FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH – 3 Position L1-2 L1-3 L1-1 Fluff (No Heat) – – Delicate – Regular/Perm. – – Press X indicates closed © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 59: Drive Motor

    120 Volt2,460 – 3,100 Ohms disconnect block. 240 Volt10,000 - 13,000 Ohms 24 Volt80-130 Ohms Motor Motor Switch Disconnect Block Motor and Exhaust Assembly Drive Motor D326SE3A Figure 26 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 60 1 and switch terminal 2. Inoperative motor F. Manually depress actuator. switch. Replace switch. Continuity exists between switch terminal 1 and switch terminal 2. Motor switch checks O.K. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 61 Replace motor. wire and orange wire. Inoperative run main I. Continuity exists between Protector winding. Replace motor. orange wire and brown wire. All motor windings check O.K. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 62: Accumulator (Metered Models)

    Switch C (if present) – “infinite” (open) Timing Timing Ratchet Wheel Ratchet Wheel Switch Switch Lever Lever Switches Switches TWO SWITCH ACCUMULATOR THREE SWITCH ACCUMULATOR D355SE3A Figure 27 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 63: Motor Switch

    3. Mounting Thermal Overload Protector Motor Switch D029KE3A Figure 28 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 64 Step “b”. Refer to Figure 32. Thermal Overload Protector Plastic Clip Top Of Motor Switch Motor Switch D359SE3A Figure 29 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 65: Burner System Operation (Gas Models)

    In approximately 30 seconds, the igniter attains is turned off. ignition temperature and ignition is made. The heat from the burner flame causes the sensor 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 66 GAS VALVE FOR SILICON NITRATE IGNITION Flame Sensor Ground 220/240 Volt, 50 Hertz Electrical Supply Line Igniter IGNITION CONTROL Main Redundant Coil Coil WIRING SCHEMATIC D332SE3A Figure 31 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 67: Electrical Circuit To Ignition System (Gas Models)

    Both coils should read between 2400-2800 supplies are required to perform test Ohms. procedure. W263 NOTE: If meter registers any other readings than those listed above, the respective coil(s) should be replaced. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 68: Sensor Check (Gas Models)

    If the fuse is open, then replace BOTH and connectors to be sure wiring is correct before the thermal fuse and the limit thermostat. replacing any components. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 69: Heater Assembly (Electric Models)

    Gently lower the access panel to disengage between 1 and 3 and “zero” between 1 and 2. panel locators from bottom edge of front panel. c. Label and disconnect wires from thermostat. 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 70: Thermistor

    Set meter to read Ohms. e. Apply meter probes to the thermistor terminals. f. Meter should read that resitance is present (thermistor is not open). © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 513447...
  • Page 71: Section 8 - Internal Wiring Of Dryer Motor Switch

    W001R1 MAIN START ORANGE/COPPER CUSTOMER CIRCUIT PUSH TO START LINE Motor Switch Attaching Screws SWITCH SHOWN IN START POSITION R.S.P.C. D329SE3D Figure 32 513447 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

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