LG DLEX3885 Series Service Manual
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- Page 1 U.S.A. Website: http://us.lgservice.com Canadian Website: http://lg.ca ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS AND TO SAFELY PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE ON THESE DRYERS. MODEL : Electric DLEX3885* DLGX3886* DLEX3875* DLGX3876*...
- Page 2 JAN. 2010 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.: MFL62119907...
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Page 3: What To Do If You Smell Gas
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing skill and experience in electrical, electronic, and mechanical appliance repair. 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 4 2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................6 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................6 4. DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ....................13 5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ................. 14 6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC ................17 7. WIRING DIAGRAM ......................18 8. -
Page 5: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Name: Electric and Gas Dryer Power supply: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. Size : 27 X 30 X 38.7 (inch) Dryer capacity: IEC 7.4 cu.ft. Weight: 136(lbs) Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. ACCESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each) Pedestal (1 each) - Page 6 DLEX3885* DLGX3886* REMARK ITEM DLEX3875* DLGX3876* Color Blue White / Stainless Silver / Vintage Gold Material & Top Plate Porcelain Finish Door Trim Chromate POWER SUPPLY 120V/240V 60Hz (26A) 250W (4.5A) AC 120V MOTOR AC 240V (ELECTRIC MODEL) HEATER 5400W (22.5A) ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION AC 120V...
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Page 7: Features And Benefits
FEATURES AND BENEFITS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Dryer Rack Installation Instructions Open the door. Put the dryer rack into Check and be sure that the Hold the dryer rack the drum front of the rack is properly with both hands. seated behind the lint filter. -
Page 8: Stacking Kit Installation Instructions
Stacking Kit Installation Instructions To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the instructions below. Secure the side bracket to the washer with W W A A R R N N I I N N G G a screw on the back of the bracket. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 for the other side. -
Page 9: Tools Needed For Installation
Pedestal Installation Instructions The pedestal accessory includes: Place the dryer on the • • For dryer Drawer divider (1) Wrench (1) pedestal. Make sure • • the front and back feet Screws (18) † T-clips (4) †† are in the correct positions. - Page 10 Electric Dryer Only Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 4-wire receptacle 4-wire connection : Direct wire (NEMA type14-30R) Important :Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and Use the instructions under option 1 if your home (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R).
- Page 11 3-wire connection : Direct wire Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a...
- Page 12 Option 3: Optional 3-wire Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with connection. a Power Supply Cord • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this neutral wire, use these instructions.
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Page 13: Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer Only)
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. -
Page 14: Dryer Cycle Process
DRYER CYCLE PROCESS Default Conditions of operation and termination Drying Cooling Wrinkle care Cycle Temp- Display erature Level time Electro- Temp- Default Temp- Time sensor Control time Control** HIGH 45 ±5˚C STEAM FRESH 20min Saturation 66±4˚C 5min MEDIUM STEAM 45 ±5˚C Saturation 68±4˚C 5min... -
Page 15: Component Testing Information
COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION CAUTION When checking the component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 1. Thermal cut off Measure resistance of terminal If thermal fuse is open must •... - Page 16 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 8.
- Page 17 Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 13. Outlet Thermostat Measure resistance of terminal • Gas type (Auto reset) to terminal • Gas funnel Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) Resistance value ≒ ∞ Continuity < 1Ω Close at 158 ± 9°F (70 ± 5°C) •...
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Page 18: Motor Diagram And Schematic
MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC NOTE When checking component, be sure to turn power off, then do voltage discharge sufficiently. Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE RUN MODE (When Motor does not operate) (Motor operates) Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch (Pull Drive forward) -
Page 19: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 20: Steam Function
STEAM FUNCTION 8-1. Steam Cycle Guide TEMP. FABRIC MAXIMUM DEFAULT TIME STEAM FABRIC TYPE CONTROL LEVEL STATE AMOUNT Comforter Single (1 each) STEAM Bedding STEAM SANITARY SANITARY (39 minutes) Children’s clothing 3 lbs. Comforter STEAM FRESH Single (1 each) (20 minutes) Shirts* 5 each 8 lbs. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting For Steam Dryer
8-2. Troubleshooting for Steam Dryer POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PROBLEM The display shows: • Water supply error. • Check steam feeder drawer: (1) Make sure steam feeder is filled with water to MAX line. (2) Make sure steam feeder is seated properly and drawer is fully cloased. -
Page 22: Display Fault/Error Codes For Steam Dryer
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PROBLEM Cannot see steam • This is normal. • Steam is released at different stages of the cycle vapor at the for each option. beginning of cycle. The display shows • MORE TIME button • Pressing the MORE TIME button several times will BULKY LOAD. -
Page 23: Flow Sensor Function
FLOW SENSOR FUNCTION 9-1 Flow sensor This FlowSense function detects the clogging or blocking of ducts. Clogged duct vents or hoses decrease efficiency in drying cloths. Clogged vents can also cause fire. This function alerts you to the need of cleaning the duct. When the alarm about Duct clogging is on display of the panel, your duct vents should be cleaned by yourself or serviceman. -
Page 24: Installation Check
9-2 Installation check This feature allows you to quickly verify that the exhaust system is adequate for the normal function of the dryer. The check takes only two minutes. The results of the check are displayed in the FlowSense display window as shown below (Fig. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting For Flow Sensor Dryer
9-3 Troubleshooting for flow sensor dryer 1. Flow sensor bars light up Is lint filter full? Clean lint filter before every load Is duct clogged? Check & clean duct. 2. Flow sensor bars light up and does not disappear. 1. Flow sensor lights up 2 bars even when vents have been clean and even when the vents are off. This is Normal. -
Page 26: Diagnostic Test
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. -
Page 27: Test 1 120V Ac Electrical Supply
Test 1 120V AC Electrical supply When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves to avoid an Caution electric shock. Trouble Symptom No power was applied to Controller. (LED,LCD Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. •... -
Page 28: Power Connection
Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves to avoid an electric shock. Trouble Symptom Check the Tab Relays Connection properly. Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. 1. Power Connection < Table1 > : Connection of the tap relay with Heater (Electric) Tab Relay 1 Tab Relay 2 Heater 1 Heater 2... - Page 29 < Table 2 > : Connection of tap relay with PCB ASSEMBLY (Gas) Remark Color Harness Check the Matching color Between Blue Wire Harness wire and tap relay. Black Connector Housing (Black Housing – Black tap relay) Black Wire Connector Housing Tap relay 1 3.
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Page 30: Test 2 Thermistor Test - Mezsure With Power Off
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. During operation, Heater would not turn off or remains on. -
Page 31: Test 3 Motor Test
Test 2 Thermistor Test---Measure with Power Off Disconnect the NA6 connector from the main PCB. •Check all wiring Measure the resistance harness between the NA6-6 (GN) pin connections, and a chassis ground screw. wires and Is the resistance <1 Ω ? ground screws. -
Page 32: Test 4 Moisture Sensor
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. -
Page 33: Test 5 Door Switch Test
Test 4 Moisture sensor NOTE: This test has two parts. The best test of the moisture sensing system is done in the diagnostic mode. This FUNCTIONAL TEST will test the sensor bars, wiring harness and PCB operation. If the results of this test are normal, the sensor system and PCB response are normal. - Page 34 Test 5 Door switch test NOTE: This test has two parts. The best test of the door switch system is done in the diagnostic mode. This FUNCTIONAL TEST will test the door switch, wiring harness and PCB operation. If the results of this test are normal, the door switch system and PCB response are normal.
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Page 35: Test 6 Heater Switch Test - Electric Type
Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type Enter diagnostic mode and • Check power supply. press the START/PAUSE button twice. Measure the voltage between YL3- 3 (WH) and the YL wire on the black tab relay. Is the voltage 240 VAC? Disconnect the YL3, black tab •... -
Page 36: Test 8 Semi-Conductor
Test 8 Semi Conductor 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.) Degree of Resistance is not in 300°æ30 Ω Trouble Symptom Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance. -
Page 37: Test 10 Generator Assembly
Test 10 Generator Assembly 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.) ① During Steam cycle, Generator Assembly is not heating. Trouble Symptom ②... -
Page 38: Change Gas Setting (Natural Gas, Propane Gas)
CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) Changing orifices and gas valve adjustments improperly can result in an Warning explosion and/or fire. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Initially, The burner is set for natural gas at the factory. The propane orifice Natural Gas mode is set. - Page 39 GAS VALVE FLOW START KEY PUSH VALVE 1 ON (VALVE 2 OFF) IGNITER ON IGNITER TEMPERATURE ABOUT FLAME DETECT OPEN VALVE 2 ON GAS IGNITION FLAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING VALVE 2 OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE Adjustment Screw START VALVE 1 IGNITER FLAME...
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Page 40: Disassembly Instructions
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Unplug the dryer before servicing. WARNING ! TOP PLATE When you disassemble the top plate, be sure to take gloves and handle the top plate carefully to avoid cuts. Failure to do this could lead to a serious injury. Remove 3 screws on the upper plate. - Page 41 PANEL DRAWER ASSEMBLY Pull out the drawer Lift out the steam feeder. Remove 2 screws on the control panel.
- Page 42 WARNING ! CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY When you disassemble the control panel, be sure to take gloves and handle the frame and other parts carefully to avoid cuts. Failure to do this could lead to a serious injury. 1. Remove 2 screws on the control panel frame.
- Page 43 COVER CABINET WARNING ! When you disassemble the door switch connector, be sure to take gloves and handle the frame and other parts carefully to avoid cuts. Failure to do this could lead to a serious injury. Disassemble the top plate. Disassemble the control panel assembly.
- Page 44 GUIDE ASM Remove 3 screws on the frame body. Push the Guide assembly to the back side and then lift it. Separate 2 hoses from the pump and generator. Lift a pump and generator up.
- Page 45 FRAME BODY & PANEL FRAME Remove 3 screws on the frame body. and then disassemble the frame body. Remove 4 screws on the panel Frame and then remove it.
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Page 46: Drum Assembly
TUB DRUM [FRONT] WARNING ! When you disassemble the lamp connector, be sure to take gloves and handle the frame and other parts carefully to avoid cuts. Failure to do this could lead to a serious injury. Open the top plate. Remove Cover Cabinet. -
Page 47: Dryer Exhaust Change
WARNING ! DRYER EXHAUST CHANGE Before performing this exhaust installation, be sure to disconnect the dryer from its electrical supply. Protect your hands and arms from sharp edges when working inside the cabinet. To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. -
Page 48: Filter Assembly
FILTER ASSEMBLY Remove the filter. Remove 3 screws. Remove the Cover Grid. Disconnect the electrode sensor. BLOWER HOUSING Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cabinet Cover and Tub Drum (Front) assembly. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover (Air guide). Remove the bolt and washer. -
Page 49: Air Duct
AIR DUCT Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet. Remove the filter. Remove the Cover guide. Remove 2 screws. Remove the air duct. ROLLERS Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum (Front) assembly. Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum (Front) assembly. Disconnect the Air duct from the Tub Drum (Front) assembly. -
Page 50: Exploded View
EXPLODED VIEW 13-1-1. Control Panel & Plate Assembly (Touch LCD type) A211 A210 A213 A130 A120 A140 "The following parts are not illustrated" Description LOC NO. Printed materials * Tech Sheet G003 A110... -
Page 51: Panel Drawer Assembly And Guide Assembly
13-2. Panel Drawer Assembly & Guide Assembly K503 K508 K502 K506 K501 K505 K504 K507 A090 A172 A161 A160 A171 A170 A350... - Page 52 13-3-2. Cabinet & Door Assembly: Gas type A590 A700 A800 A390 A131 A600 A300 A330 A550 A500 A320 A300 A530 A510 A310 A520 A525 A410 A430 A540 A400 A420 A450 A460...
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Page 53: Cabinet And Door Assembly: Electric Type
13-4-2. Drum & Motor Assembly: Gas type F200 K400 K420 K410 K120 K140 K100 K130 K250 K251 K310 K320 K330 K222 K340 K221 K620 K224 K230 K210 K250 K360 K350 K610 K560 K550 K251 K240 K530 K640 K651 K515 K655 K510 K520 K540 M141...