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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 : CDE3379WD/CDG3389WD CDE3379WN/CDG3389WN...
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NOV. 2006 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828EL3005K...
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.
CONTENTS 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................4 2. SPECIFICATIONS .............................10 3. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ..........................12 4. INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER ....................13 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................18 6. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS ..................20 7. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS ....................25 8.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Your Safety and the safety of others are very important.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. • Do not store or use gasoline or other •...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION (cont.) Exhaust/Ducting: •...
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following :...
SPECIFICATIONS Name: Electric or Gas Dryer Power supply: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. Size: 27(W) X 38.69(H) X 29.96(D) (inch) Dryer capacity: IEC 7.3 cu.ft. Weight: 126 (Ibs) Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.
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CDE3379WD CDG3389WD ITEM REMARK CDW3379WN CDG3389WN TYPE Electric Gas (LNG) POWER SUPPLY 120/240V, 24 Amps 120V, 7 Amps Color White Top Plate Porcelain Coating MATERIAL & Door Trim Stainless Deco (Hair line) FINISH Door Frame Chrom C/Panel Color Silver MOTOR 250W (4.5V)
FEATURES AND BENEFITS CARD TYPE (CDE3379WD/CDG3389WD) COIN TYPE (CDE3379WN/CDG3389WN) 1. DISPLAY LED 4. STATUS LED 2. CYCLE BUTTON 5. CYCLE LED 3. START BUTTON...
INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER The following instructions will help guide you through the initial steps of setting up your dryer for use. Please note that every section of this manual provides important information regarding the preparation and use of your dryer, and it is important that you review this entire manual before proceeding with any installation or use.
Once in position, adjust the leveling legs of the dryer until it is level from left to right and from front to back. The leveling legs must remain firmly on the floor and the dryer should not rock. The maximum slope of the dryer from left to right or from front to back should not exceed 2.5 cm (1 inch).
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ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS STEP 3 Connecting the Exhaust Remove the screw that attaches the duct's tab to and Venting System. the dryer. WARNING • Use a heavy metal vent. • Do not use plastic or thin foil duct. • Clean old ducts before installing this dryer •...
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STEP 4 Connection of Gas Supply STEP 5 Electrical Plug Connections (Gas dryer only). In addition to the following, Following are several warnings and instructions concerning making the electrical connection for electric please refer to manual section on Gas Requirements dryers.
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STEP 6 Preparation of the Dryer STEP 8 Dryer Airflow Prior to the first use of this appliance, use all- Effective dryer operation requires appropriate dryer purpose cleaning products or a solution of detergent airflow. The adequacy of the airflow can be and water, with damp clothes to remove from the measured by evaluating the static pressure.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Assembly Coin/Card Type Housing Coin/Card housing How to connect the housing The dryer has a connector for both a coin collector and a card reader. Use the one you need and tuck the other one away safely. COIN TYPE When power on the machine at first time without connecting card reader or coin housing ,display...
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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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS ONNE TING ELE TRI DRYERS WARNING: To help prevent fire, electric shock, serious injury or death, the wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local regulations.
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ONNE TING ELE TRI DRYERS WARNING: • Connect the power co r d to the terminal block. Each colo r ed wi r e should be connected to same color sc r e w . Wi r e color indicated on manual is connected to the same color sc r ew in block.
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CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) WARNING: • Connect the power cord to the terminal block. Each colored wire should be connected to same color screw. Wire color indicated on manual is connected to the same color screw in block. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a short or overload. •...
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ONNE TING ELE TRI DRYERS (cont.) WARNING: • Connect the power co r d to the terminal block. Each colo r ed wi r e should be connected to same color sc r e w . Wi r e color indicated on manual is connected to the same color sc r ew in block.
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ONNE TING ELE TRI DRYERS (cont.) WARNING: • Connect the power co r d to the terminal block. Each colo r ed wi r e should be connected to same color sc r e w . Wi r e color indicated on manual is connected to the same color sc r ew in block.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GAS DRYERS 120 Volt, 60 Hertz, with 3-Prong Grounding Plug Following are additional instructions regarding electrical connections and requirements for gas dryers. Warning: The wiring and grounding must conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and all applicable local regulations.
GAS REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS Following are important instructions and information concerning the requirements for the gas supply and service for gas dryers. Warning: The gas supply and service for a gas dryer must comply with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of any local codes or ordinances in your area, the gas supply and service for your gas dryer must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Following are important instructions and information concerning the exhaust requirements for your dryer. Warning: DO NOT exhaust dryer air into an enclosed and unventilated area, such as an attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space, chimney, gas vent, or concealed space of a building. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT exhaust the dryer with plastic or thin foil Ducting.
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Exhaust and Dryer Maintenance Cleaning the Lint Screen 1. Clean the lint filter either before drying each load WARNING! or after drying each load. Always make sure the lint filter is clean before starting a new load, • Disconnect the dryer’s electric power because a clogged lint filter may increase drying prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
DRYER CYCLE PROCESS Default Conditions of operation and termination Drying Cooling Cycle Temp- Display erature time Electro- Temp- Default Temp- Level sensor Control time Control ** WHITES AND 68 ± 4°C 47 ± 5°C HIGH More Dry 45 min Saturation 2 min.
COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION WARNING • When checking the Component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 1.
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 7. Heater Measure resistance of the • Electric type following terminal ① Terminal: 1 (COM) - 2 ① Resistance value 10Ω ② Terminal: 1 (COM) - 3 ② Resistance value 10Ω ① ③ Terminal: 2 - 3 ③...
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 13. Outlet Thermostat Measure resistance of terminal • Gas type (Auto reset) to terminal • Gas funnel ① Resistance value ≒ ∞ ① Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) ② Continuity < 1Ω ②...
MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC WARNING • When checking the component, be sure to turn the power off, and do discharge voltage sufficiently. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE (When Motor does not operate) RUN MODE (Motor operates) Centrifugal switch...
CONTROL LAY - OUT PWB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LAY-OUT Option ※ MODEL DISPLAY AS DIAGNOSTIC TEST OPTION PART MODEL P/No DISPLAY OP 2 OP 3 E9:09 6871EL1015F CDG3389WD Card Type CDE3379WD E9:0E 6871EL1015E CDG3389WN E9:09 6871EL1015F Coin Type CDE3379WN E9-0E 6871EL1015E PWB ASSEMBLY LAY-OUT...
WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRONIC CONTROL L1 BLACK N WHITE TRANS TAP RELAY TAP RELAY BLACK WHITE BELT YELLOW BLUE SWITCH HEATER 7 10 MOTOR MOISTURE THERMISTOR OVERLOAD SENSOR PROTECTOR DOOR SWITCH BLOWER THERMOSTAT YELLOW SAFETY THERMOSTAT GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRONIC CONTROL POWER CORD L1 BLACK...
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 120V AC Electrical Supply WARNING • When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves to avoid an electric shock. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Trouble Symptom No power was applied to controller. (LED, LCD Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On;...
WARNING • When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an electric shock. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Trouble Symptom Check the Tab Relays Connection properly. Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On;...
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Table 2 : Connection of Tab Relay with PCB ASSEMBLY (Gas) Remark Color Harness Blue Wire Check the matching color between harness wire and tab relay. Black Connector Housing (Black Housing – Black Tab Relay) Black Wire Connector Housing Tap relay 1 3.
Test 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the ground.) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. ①...
Test 3 Motor Test WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the earth line.) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Trouble Symptom Drum does not turn, fan does not blow, and heater does not operate.
Test 4 Moisture Sensor WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the earth line.) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Trouble Symptom Degree of dryness does not match with dry level.
Test 5 Door switch test WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the earth line.) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Door opening is not sensed.
Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the ground) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. While operating, heating will not work.
Test 7 GAS valve test - Gas Type WARNING • When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves to avoid an electric shock. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. While operating, heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer.
Test 8 Semiconductor WARNING • Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn power off, and do discharge voltage. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of power cord with the ground.) • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Trouble Symptom Resistance is not in 300 ±...
CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) WARNING • Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. • Changing orifices and gas valve adjustments improperly can result in an explosion and/or fire. Note The dryer is shipped from the factory set up and adjusted to operate on natural gas. It can be converted to operate on propane (LPG).
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GAS VALVE FLOW START KEY PUSH VALVE 1 ON IGNITER ON IGNITER TEMPERATURE ABOUT 370°F FLAME DETECT OPEN IGNITER OFF VALVE 2 ON GAS IGNITION FLAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING VALVE 2 OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE Adjustment Screw START VALVE 1 IGNITER FLAME...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY Remove 2 screws on the upper plate. Pull the control panel assembly upward and then forward.
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TOP PLATE Remove 2 screws on the control panel frame. Push the top plate backward forcefully. Lift the plate.
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COVER CABINET Disassemble the top plate. Disassemble the control panel assembly. Disassemble the door assembly. Remove 2 screws. Remove 4 screws from the top of cabinet cover. Disconnect the door switch harness.
TUB DRUM [FRONT] Disassemble the top plate. Remove cover cabinet. Disconnect the door lamp and electrode sensor connector. Remove 4 screws. Disassemble the tub drum front. DRUM ASSEMBLY Disassemble the top plate. Remove the cabinet cover and drum front. Loosen belt from motor and idler pulleys. Carefully remove the drum.
DRYER EXHAUST CHANGE Remove the screw. 2-1. Detach and remove a knockout at the botton, left or right side as desired. (Right side vent not available on gas dryer) ① ① , ② ② , ③ ③ the order of work. 2-2.
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 drum front. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover (air guide). Remove the bolt and washer.
AIR DUCT Disassemble the top plate. Remove the cover cabinet. Remove the filter and 2 screws. Remove the air duct. ROLLERS Disassemble the top plate. Remove the cover cabinet and tub drum [front]. Remove the drum assembly and tub drum [rear]. Disconnect the air duct from the tub drum [front].
MAINTENANCE Maintenance 1. Open the door Clean the lint filter after each use and check it and pull the filter before use. Not cleaning or emptying the filter straight up will increase drying time and energy consumption, therefore dryer life expectancy could be shortened.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. 1. Problem: My dryer won't start Question What to Do • Is the dryer plugged in? Confirm that the dryer’s plug is securely and completely pushed into the laundry room’s power outlet •...
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4. Problem: There is lint on my clothes Question What to Do • Is your lint filter full? Please refer to the manual section on cleaning the lint filter, and please confirm that the lint filter is clean. It is important that the lint filter is clean before each new load of laundry.
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7. Problem: It takes too long for my clothes to dry Question What to Do • Did you properly sort your loads of Separate heavy weight items from light weight items when creating loads. laundry? • Are you drying large loads of heavy Heavy fabrics take longer to dry because they tend to retain more moisture.