Tumble Dryer Overheating - ALLIANCE T30 Series Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting

10. Tumble Dryer Overheating

Tumbler
Overheating
Does
tumbler
have incorrect
main burner
orifices?
No
Is gas
pressure too high or
low?
No
Is the
make-up air
inadequate?
No
Is there
lint buildup?
No
Is the
exhaust system
restricted or
inadequate?
No
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Obtain and install
Yes
correct orifices.
Adjust gas pressure
Yes
as specified on
serial plate.
Refer to Installation
Yes
Manual for make-up
air requirements.
Clean lint
compartment. Check
Yes
damper for lint
accumulation. Check
ductwork for lint
buildup.
Remove obstruction
or lint build up from
exhaust ductwork.
Yes
Refer to Installation
Manual for exhaust
system
requirements.
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Is the
thermistor
Yes
sensor
inoperative?
No
Is the
exhaust
Yes
damper
binding?
No
Is the
control heater
Yes
relay
malfunctioning?
No
Are
the safety covers
Yes
missing, allowing
cool air to enter
tumbler?
No
Is the
lint screen
Yes
clogged with
fabric
softener?
No
Are there
Yes
holes in cabinets
due to foreign
objects?
Check wiring to
ensure thermistor
is connected.
Replace
thermistor if
necessary.
Remove lint build-
up on thermistor.
Adjust damper
so it turns
freely.
Replace control.
Replace covers.
Replace lint
screen.
Repair/replace
cabinet
components.
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