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Website:http://www.LGservice.com [For U.S.A] www.lg.ca [For Canada] ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE. MODEL : DLE0442W DLG0452W DLE0442S DLG0452S DLE6942W DLG6952W DLE5944WM DLG5955WM DLE2544W DLG2555W...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
SPECIFICATIONS DLE0442W DLE2544W DLE6942W DLE0442S DLE5944WM DLG2555W ITEM REMARK DLG0452W DLG6952W DLG0452S DLG5955WM Color White Titanium White White Material & Top Plate Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Spray Finishes Door Trim Silver Chrome Chrome White POWER SUPPLY 120V / 240V 60Hz (26A) MOTOR 250W (4.5A)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. POWER CORD 1) 4-wire connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. required for mobile Tighten screw. homes and where local 4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of codes do not permit the power supply cord to the center, silver colored use of 3 wire connections.
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2) 3-wire connection 3) Optional 3-wire connection Use where local codes permit connecting Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external ground connector screw.
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3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY) For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the 3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped stainless steel connector.
COLUMBUS DRYER CYCLE PROCESS Default Conditions of operation and termination Drying Cooling Wrinkle care Cycle Temp- Display erature time Electro- Temp- Default Temp- Level Time sensor Control time Control** 70 ± 5°C 47 ± 5°C Heavy Duty High (Normal) 54min Saturation (5min) Cotton/ Medium...
COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION When checking the Component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. CAUTION Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 1. Thermal cut off Measure resistance of terminal If thermal fuse is open must •...
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 7. Heater Measure resistance of the • Electric type following terminal Terminal : 1 (COM) - 2 Resistance value : 10Ω Terminal : 1 (COM) - 3 Resistance value : 10Ω Terminal : 2 - 3 Resistance value : 20Ω...
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 13. Hi-limit Thermostat Measure resistance of terminal • Gas type (Auto reset) to terminal • Gas funnel- Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) Resistance value ≒ ∞ Hi-limit Continuity < 1Ω Close at 158 ± 9°F (70 ± 5°C) •...
MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC When checking Component, be sure to turn Power off, then do voltage discharge sufficiently. NOTE Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE RUN MODE (When Motor does not operate) (Motor operates) Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch (Pull Drive forward)
PWB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LAY-OUT MODEL DISPLAY AS DIAGNOSTIC TEST OPTION PART MODEL P/No DISPLAY OP 1 OP 2 OP 3 OP 4 OP 5 OP 6 DLE0442W/S / DLE6942W 18:23 6871EC2123B DLE5944WM DLG0452W/S / DLG6952W 19:23 6871EC2123C DLG5955WM DLE2544W 18:25 6871EC2123E 19:25...
DIAGNOSTIC TEST 1. This TEST should be used for Factory test /Service test. Do not use this DIAGNOSTIC TEST other than specified. 2. Activating the Heater manually with the Door open may trip the Thermostat attached to the Heater, therefore do not activate it manually.
Test 1 120VAC Electrical supply When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an Caution electric shock. Trouble Symptom No power was applied to Controller. (LED, Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. •...
Test 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with the Ground.) During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 Error occur. Trouble Symptom During operation, Heater would not turn off, or remains on.
Test 3 Motor test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Drum will not rotate; No fan will function; No Heater will work. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
Test 4 Moisture sensor Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Degree of dryness does not match with Dry Level. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
Test 5 Door switch test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Door Opening is not sensed.(During operation, when opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously;...
Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer.
Test 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer. Measurement Condition With dryer power on Power On &...
CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) Warning After Natural Gas Setting, applying Propane Gas Orifice or wrong use of Natural Gas Orifice will result in fire. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Initially , Natural Gas mode is set. Propane Gas Orifice is on sale as a Service Part to authorized servicers only.
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GAS VALVE FLOW START KEY PUSH “VALVE 1” ON IGNITE ON IGNITE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 370”F FRAME DETECT OPEN IGNITE OFF “VALVE 2” ON GAS IGNITION FRAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING “VALVE 2” OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE START VALVE 1 IGNITER FRAME OPEN...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. Remove 3 screws on the rear Panel. Pull the control panel forward. Open the cover protect. Disconnect connectors. Remove 5 screws. Disassemble the controller assembly.
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Push backward using an opener and lift the top plate. Open the top plate. Open the door, Remove 2 screws. Remove 2 screws form upper side. Pull the Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door switch connector.
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Open the top plate. Remove Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door lamp and electro sensor connector. Remove 4 screws. Disassemble the Tub Drum [Front]. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub drum [front]. Disengage belt from motor and idler pulleys. Carefully remove Drum out through front of dryer.
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Remove screw & exhaust duct. PORTION “A” Detach and remove the bottom, left or right side knockout as desired. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the DUCT blower housing, and attach the duct to the base. TAPE Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.
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Remove the filter. Remove 3 screws. Pull the grill. Disconnect electro sensor. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover(Air guide). Remove the bolt and washer. Pull the fan. Disconnect the motor clamp and motor.
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Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet. Remove filter and 2 screws. Pull the air duct towards the front. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum [Rear]. Disconnect Air duct from the Tub Drum [Front].