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Alliance Laundry Systems ADE3TFWS431AW01 Troubleshooting Manual

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DRY684C
Part No. 505894R2
www.comlaundry.com
March 2012

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  • Page 1 Homestyle Dryers Refer to Page 6 for Model Numbers DRY684C Part No. 505894R2 www.comlaundry.com March 2012...

  • 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. 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 4 32. Heater Assembly (Electric Models) ......... 45 33. Cycling or Limit Thermostat ............ 45 34. Door Switch ................45 Section 6 – Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • 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 505894 © 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: Customer Service

    When calling or writing about your product, be sure to Nameplate mention model and serial numbers. Model and serial numbers are located on nameplate(s) as shown. D412PE1A 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 8: Model Identification

    LGS37A*G3080 FGN17A*M3013 LET67A*F1700 LGS37A*M3013 FGS17A*F3060 LET68A*F1700 LGS37A*M3080 FGZ17A*F1102 LEY47A*F1709 * Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque G – Gray © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 9: How Your Dryer Works

    The air then passes through the lint filter, air duct, and exhaust fan, where it is vented to the outdoors. 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 10: Section 3 - Troubleshooting

    • Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded. W001R1 IMPORTANT: Refer to wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 11: Dryer Motor Does Not Run

    Is loading won't run? Close door. windings and door closed? main windings. Continued on Test switch and next page. Is door switch replace if inoperative? inoperative. SWD1706S-a SWD1706S-a 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 12 Replace motor if shaft is locked up. Is motor wire Firmly press harness connection connection block onto block loose? motor switch. SWD1706S-b SWD1706S-b © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 13: 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 SWD1690S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 14: 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? SWD1691S SWD1691S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 15: Dryer Motor Does Not Stop

    Test switch and Is door switch replace if inoperative? inoperative. Test timer and Is timer replace if inoperative? inoperative. SWD1707S SWD1707S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 16: Dryer Runs Only When Door Is Open

    5. DRYER RUNS ONLY WHEN DOOR IS OPEN Dryer runs only when door is open. Rewire door Is door switch switch. Refer to miswired? wiring diagram. Replace door switch. SWD1693S SWD1693S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 17: Dryer Heating Assembly Does Not Heat Or Burner Does Not Ignite

    NO replace if HEAT/AIR inoperative. FLUFF, or Electric Test thermal inoperative? Models: Is fuse and thermal fuse replace if inoperative? inoperative. Continued on next page. DRY1866S-a DRY1866S-a 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 18 Is wiring harness properly coils, sensor Refer to wiring connected to gas broken, loose and main diagram. controls? or incorrect? harness. Reconnect as required. DRY1866S-b DRY1866S-b © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 19: Igniter Does Not Glow (Gas Supply Sufficient) - Gas Dryer Models

    Is there power to thermostats, power leads on motor switch valve? and wiring. Has sensor failed with Replace sensor. contacts open? Is igniter broken Replace igniter. or open? DRY1867S DRY1867S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 20: 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. DRY1868S DRY1868S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 21: Igniter Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite - Gas Dryer Models

    Check gas supply and Is gas supply pressure. Make insufficient? sure gas shut- off valve is turned on. DRY1869S DRY1869S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 22: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Shuts Off Prematurely

    Is wiring Refer to wiring Gas Models: broken, loose Adjust flame. diagram. Is burner or incorrect? Refer to flame Adjustments improperly section. adjusted? SWD1709S SWD1709S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 23: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Repeatedly Cycles Off On 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. SWD1710S-a SWD1710S-a 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 24 Is there an air replace seal if leak at blower necessary. seal? Check and Is there an air replace seal(s) leak at cylinder seal(s)? if necessary. SWD1710S-b SWD1710S-b © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 25: Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Does Not Shut Off

    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 SWD1700S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 26: Clothes Do Not Dry In Dryer

    Gas Company to correct. Is there Clean lint excessive filter. lint on lint filter? Check for Is belt installed proper improperly (low installation. RPM)? DRY1870S DRY1870S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 27: Timer Does Not Advance In Automatic Cycle

    4. Seal between cylinder Instructions system and front or rear bulkhead. (supplied with unit) improper or 5. Gap between air duct and for exhaust inadequate? filter mounting. requirements. SWD1712S SWD1712S 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 28: Clothes Are Too Hot When Removed From Dryer

    5. Gap between air duct and filter mounting. Is thermostat Test thermostat heater heater and inoperative on replace if DELICATE/ inoperative. KNITS setting? DRY1871S DRY1871S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 29: Excessive Chattering Or Vibrating Noise In Dryer

    If the belt vibrates as it rotates inoperative? around the cylinder, the idler arm is making the noise. Replace the idler spring. Check blower fan for missing or cracked fan blades. SWD1703S SWD1703S 505894 © 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 blower housing. Replace the inoperative? current housing and cover. Check blower fan for missing or cracked fan blades. SWD1704S SWD1704S © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 31: Ignition Control Flashes

    Incorrect wiring. • Check wiring diagram and make sure dryer is wired correctly. Incorrect polarity. • Contact a professional electrician to check the polarity, and correct any problems. 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 32 • Contact a professional electrician to check the frequency, and correct any problems. Power supply must be 50 – 60 Hz. 2-wire, plus grounding (earth) wire. Control Light D194SE3D Figure 1 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 33: Section 4 - 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 2 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 34: Burner Flame (Gas Models)

    W262 lockscrew. Refer to Figure 3. 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 505894...
  • Page 35 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 3 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 36: Section 5 - Test Procedures

    1702 AND 1709 SUFFIX MODELS ALL OTHER MODELS IN TIME DRY CYCLE WITH 70+ MINUTES IN WITH 70+ MINUTES IN TIME DRY CYCLE TIME DRY CYCLE Figure 4 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 37: Fabric Selector Switch

    – X indicates closed – FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH 3 Position L1-2 L1-3 L1-1 No Heat/Air Fluff – – Delicate/Knits – Regular/Perm. Press – – X indicates closed 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 38: Drive Motor

    120 Volt 2,460 – 3,100 Ohms disconnect block. 240 Volt 10,000 - 13,000 Ohms MOTOR MOTOR SWITCH DISCONNECT MOTOR AND BLOCK EXHAUST ASSEMBLY DRIVE MOTOR D326SE3A Figure 5 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...
  • Page 39 Inoperative start F. Manually depress actuator. switch. Replace switch. Continuity exists between switch Refer to Section 5. terminal 1 and switch terminal 2. Motor switch checks O.K. 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 40 Replace motor. of switch and brown or blue Refer to Paragraph 51. wire in terminal 4. All motor windings check O.K. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 41: Motor Switch

    Refer to Figure 6. Mounting Thermal Overload Protector Motor Switch D029KE3A Figure 6 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 42 Step “b”. Refer to Figure 10. Thermal Overload Protector Plastic Clip Top Of Motor Switch Motor Switch D359SE3A Figure 7 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 43: Burner System Operation

    The heat from the burner flame causes the sensor contacts (located on burner housing beside the igniter) to open. A circuit is then completed 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...
  • Page 44 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 9 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 45: Electrical Circuit To Ignition System (Gas Models)

    NOTE: If meter registers any other readings than the electrical power unless gas or power those listed above, the respective coil(s) should be supplies are required to perform test replaced. procedure. W263 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 46: Sensor Check (Gas Models)

    (infinite Ohms), then the fuse is replacing any components. open. If the fuse is open, then replace BOTH the thermal fuse and the limit thermostat. © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

  • Page 47: Heater Assembly (Electric Models)

    Gently lower the access panel to disengage panel locators from bottom edge of front panel. Refer to Figure 17. c. Label and disconnect wires from thermostat. Refer to Figure 22. 505894 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT...

  • Page 48: Section 6 - 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 10 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 505894...

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