Alliance Laundry Systems ADE3TFWS431AW01 Operating instructions

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Troubleshooting
DRY684C
Part No. 505894R2
March 2012
Homestyle
Dryers
Refer to Page 6 for Model Numbers

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Table of
Contents
Section 1 – Safety Information
Locating an Authorized Servicer ..................................................... 4
Section 2 – Introduction
Customer Service ............................................................................ 5
Nameplate Location ........................................................................ 5
Model Identification ........................................................................ 6
How Your Dryer Works .................................................................. 7
Section 3 – Troubleshooting
1. Dryer Motor Does Not Run ...................................................... 9
2. Dryer Stops in Cycle; Quits After the First Few Loads;
Has a Burning Smell; Cycles On Motor Thermal Protector ..... 11
3. Dryer Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn ...................... 12
4. Dryer Motor Does Not Stop ..................................................... 13
5. Dryer Runs Only When Door is Open ..................................... 14
6. Dryer Heating Assembly Does Not Heat or Burner Does
Not Ignite .................................................................................. 15
7. Igniter Does Not Glow (Gas Supply Sufficient) –
Gas Dryer Models ..................................................................... 17
8. Burner Ignites and Goes Out Repeatedly –
Gas Dryer Models ..................................................................... 18
9. Igniter Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite –
Gas Dryer Models ..................................................................... 19
10. Dryer Heater Assembly or Burner Shuts Off Prematurely ....... 20
11. Dryer Heater Assembly or Burner Repeatedly Cycles
Off On Limit Thermostat .......................................................... 21
12. Dryer Heater Assembly or Burner Does Not Shut Off ............. 23
13. Clothes Do Not Dry in Dryer ................................................... 24
14. Timer Does Not Advance in Automatic Cycle ......................... 25
15. Clothes Are Too Hot When Removed From Dryer .................. 26
16. Excessive Chattering or Vibrating Noise in Dryer ................... 27
17. Excessive Humming or Whistling Noise in Dryer ................... 28
18. Ignition Control Flashes ........................................................... 29
Section 4 – Adjustments
19. Leveling Legs ........................................................................... 31
20. Burner Flame (Gas Models) ..................................................... 32
Section 5 – Test Procedures
21. Timer Contacts ......................................................................... 34
22. Fabric Selector Switch .............................................................. 35
23. Drive Motor .............................................................................. 36
24. Motor Switch ............................................................................ 39
25. Burner System Operation ......................................................... 41
26. Electrical Circuit To Ignition System (Gas Models) ................ 43

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27. Gas Valve Coils Check (Gas Models) ...................................... 43
28. Sensor Check (Gas Models) ..................................................... 44
29. Igniter Check (Gas Models) ..................................................... 44
30. Ignition Control Grounding Check
(Silicon Nitride Ignition) .......................................................... 44
31. Thermal Fuse (Electric Models) ............................................... 44
32. Heater Assembly (Electric Models) ......................................... 45
33. Cycling or Limit Thermostat .................................................... 45
34. Door Switch .............................................................................. 45
Section 6 – Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch

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Section 1
Safety Information
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION,”
“WARNING” and “DANGER”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal
safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Warning indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT
The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will
occur if the procedure is not followed.
NOTE
The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is
important but not hazard related.
In the interest of safety, some general precautions relating to the operation of this machine follow.
• Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can produce serious injury, death and/or
property damage.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the machine or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended or published in this Service Manual and that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
• 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
WARNING

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Section 1 Safety Information
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NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be
exercised when installing, maintaining or operating the machine.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do
not understand.
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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
W001R1
WARNING
Repairs that are made to your products by unqualified persons can result in hazards due to
improper assembly or adjustments subjecting you, or the inexperienced person making such
repairs, to the risk of serious injury, electrical shock, or death.
W007
WARNING
If you or an unqualified person perform service on your machine, you must assume the
responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result. The manufacturer
will not be responsible for any injury or property damage arising from improper service and/or
service procedures.
W286
WARNING

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Section 2
Introduction
Customer Service
If literature or replacement parts are required, contact
the source from whom the machine was purchased or
contact Alliance Laundry Systems at
[phone] for the name and address of the
nearest authorized parts distributor.
For technical assistance, call [phone].
Nameplate Location
When calling or writing about your product, be sure to
mention model and serial numbers. Model and serial
numbers are located on nameplate(s) as shown.
D412PE1A
Nameplate

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Section 2 Introduction
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Model Identification
Information in this manual is applicable to these
dryers:
ADE3TFWS431AW01
ADE3TRWS431AW01
ADE3TRWS431NW22
ADE32FSS431AN01
ADE32FSS431NN22
ADE32FSS541RN01
ADE41FSS171TN03
ADG3TFWS301AW01
ADG3TRWS301AW01
ADG32FSS301AN01
ADG41FSS111TN03
AEZ17A*F1702
AEZ28A*F1702
AEZ68A*F1702
AGZ17A*F1102
AGZ28A*F1102
AGZ68A*F1102
BDE30FGS171CW01
BDG30FGS111CW01
CDE3LRGS171CW01
CDE4BFGS171CW01
CDG3LRGS111CW01
CDG4BFGS111CW01
CEZ68A*F1702
CGZ68A*F1102
FDE3TRGS401NW22
FEN16A*G4018
FEN17A*G3018
FEN17A*G4018
FES16A*G4018
FES17A*F3300
FES17A*F4350
FEU17A*F1702
FEZ17A*F1702
FGN16A*M3013
FGN17A*M3013
FGS17A*F3060
FGZ17A*F1102
LDE3TRWS331TW05
LDG3TRWS111TW05
LEB07A*F1709
LED17A*F1700
LEG37A*F4350
LEH37A*F3300
LEK37A*F4350
LEN27A*G3008
LEN27A*G3018
LEN27A*G4008
LEN27A*G4018
LEN27A*G99M3
LEN37A*G3018
LEN37A*G4018
LES17A*F3000
LES17A*F3007
LES17A*F3022
LES17A*F4500
LES17A*M4588
LES27A*G3018
LES27A*G4000
LES27A*G4500
LES27A*G4518
LES27A*G4018
LES28A*G4018
LES33A*F4562
LES37A*F3000
LES37A*F3028
LES37A*F3300
LES37A*F3327
LES37A*F4350
LES37A*F5412
LES37A*G3018
LES37A*G4018
LET57A*F1700
LET67A*F1700
LET68A*F1700
LEY47A*F1709
LEZ27A*F1702
LEZ27A*G3018
LEZ27A*G4018
LEZ37A*F1702
LEZ37A*F3000
LEZ37A*G3018
LEZ37A*G4018
LEZ37A*G5618
LEZ57A*F1702
LEZ67A*F1702
LGG37A*F3058
LGH37A*F1182
LGH37A*F5423
LGK37A*F3058
LGK37A*F3060
LGN27A*M3008
LGN27A*M3013
LGN37A*M3013
LGS17A*F3020
LGS17A*F3081
LGS17A*K1180
LGS17A*M3020
LGS17A*M3082
LGS27A*M3013
LGS27A*M3080
LGS37A*F3000
LGS37A*F3022
LGS37A*F3028
LGS37A*F3058
LGS37A*F3060
LGS37A*F3080
LGS37A*F5412
LGS37A*F5423
LGS37A*G3013
LGS37A*G3080
LGS37A*M3013
LGS37A*M3080
LGS38A*M3013
LGS38A*M3020
LGS40A*M3020
LGT57A*F1100
LGT68A*F1100
LGY47A*F1109
LGZ27A*F1102
LGZ27A*M3013
LGZ37A*F1102
LGZ37A*F3000
LGZ37A*G3013
LGZ37A*M3013
LGZ57A*F1102
LGZ67A*F1102
MDE3TRWS331TW06
MDG3TRWS111TW06
ZDE30RGS171CW01
ZDE3LRGS171CW01
ZDE41FSS171CN01
ZDE4BFGS171CW01
ZDE4BRGS171CW01
ZDG30RGS111CW01
ZDG3LRGS111CW01
ZDG41FSS111CN01
ZDG4BFGS111CW01
ZDG4BRGS111CW01
* Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque G – Gray

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Section 2 Introduction
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How Your Dryer Works
The dryer uses heated air to dry loads of laundry. When
the motor is started, the exhaust fan pulls room
temperature air in through louvers at the rear of the
dryer and over the heat source (burner flame for gas
and heating element for electric). The heated air moves
through the heater duct and into the cylinder, where it
circulates through the wet load. The air then passes
through the lint filter, air duct, and exhaust fan, where
it is vented to the outdoors.
DRY1819S
Lint
Filter
Cylinder
Heater
Duct Blower
Fan

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Section 3
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Refer to wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.
• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.
W001R1
WARNING

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Section 3 Troubleshooting
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1. DRYER MOTOR DOES NOT RUN
Dryer motor does not run.
Is power cord
plugged in? Plug in cord.
Is electrical
power off or fuse
blown? Check
laundry room for
blown or loose
fuse(s), or open
circuit
breaker(s). The
dryer itself
doesn't have an
electrical fuse.
Yes
Turn power on or
replace fuse. Check
both fuses for
electric models.
Yes
Is loading
door closed? Close door.
No
Is door switch
inoperative?
Yes
Test switch and
replace if
inoperative.
Are motor
starting
functions
inoperative,
does not
start, or motor
just hum?
Refer to
Adjustments
section to
check motor
switch and
motor
windings.
Yes
Is motor
dead,
won't run?
Refer to
Adjustments
section to
check motor
switch, motor
windings and
main windings.
Yes
SWD1706S-a
Yes
No
No
No
Is timer
improperly
set?
Reset timer
or try
another
cycle.
Is timer
inoperative?
Test timer
and
replace if
inoperative.
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Continued on
next page.
No
SWD1706S-a

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DRYER MOTOR DOES NOT RUN (CONTINUED)
SWD1706S-b
Continued from
previous page.
Is power cord
miswired?
Refer to wiring
diagram for
correct wiring.
Refer to wiring
diagram.
Is wiring
broken, loose
or incorrect?
Is motor wire
harness
connection
block loose?
Firmly press
connection
block onto
motor switch.
Remove belt
and
determine if
motor shaft
will spin.
Replace motor
if shaft is
locked up.
Is there a bind
in motor
bearing?
Is motor
centrifugal
switch sticky
or plugged
with lint?
Remove
dust or lint
and spray
with a
cleaner and
lubricant.
Wait two or three
minutes for
overload protector
to reset. If
protector cycles
repeatedly, refer
to next flowchart.
Has motor
overload
protector
cycled?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
SWD1706S-b

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2. DRYER STOPS IN CYCLE; QUITS AFTER THE FIRST FEW LOADS; HAS A BURNING SMELL;
CYCLES ON MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR
Dryer stops in cycle, quits after first few
loads, has burning smell or cycles on
motor thermal protector.
Is voltage
incorrect?
Refer to nameplate in
door well for correct
voltage. Refer to
Installation
Instructions (supplied
with unit) for
electrical
requirements.
Yes
Is clothes
load too
large?
No
Remove part of
load. A normal
washer load is a
normal dryer load.
Maximum load:
dryer cylinder one
half full of wet
clothes.
Yes
Is clothes
cylinder
binding?
Check cylinder for
binding and "out of
round" condition.
Check front and rear
bulkheads for
warping. Check
support rollers for
binding. Check
cylinder seals and
glides for wear or
damage. Check for
clothes lodged
between cylinder
baffle and bulkhead.
No
Yes
Is there
broken, loose
or incorrect
wiring?
Refer to wiring
diagram.
Yes
Are motor
switch
functions
inoperative?
Refer to
Adjustments
section to
check switch
and windings.
Yes
Is there a
short in
motor
winding?
No
Is a clothes
item caught in
fan?
Check fan for
obstruction.
Yes
No
SWD1690S
Refer to
Adjustments
section to
check switch
and windings.
No
Yes
No
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3. DRYER MOTOR RUNS BUT CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN
Dryer motor runs but
cylinder does not turn.
Is motor drive
pulley loose? Tighten pulley.
Is belt
installed on
pulley?
No
Install belt.
No
Is cylinder
belt broken? Replace belt.
Yes
Is clothes
cylinder
binding?
No Check cylinder for
binding and "out of
round" condition. Check
front and rear
bulkheads for warping.
Check cylinder rollers
for binding. Check
cylinder seals and
glides for wear or
damage.
Is idler lever
spring broken,
weak or
disconnected?
Replace or
reconnect
spring.
Yes
Is there oil on
cylinder? Wipe oil from
cylinder.
Yes
Is belt "inside
out"?
Reinstall belt
with ribbed
surface
against
cylinder.
Yes
Is idler arm
binding?
Add grease
between idler
arm and
motor mount.
Replace idler
arm and bolt
if needed.
Yes
No
Is dryer
overloaded? Remove some
laundry from
dryer.
Yes
No
SWD1691S
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Is the wrong
motor
installed?
Refer to parts
manual for
correct motor
part number.
Is the wrong
belt installed?
Check belt
part number
against correct
part number in
parts manual
and replace
belt if needed.
Is idler arm
bent? Replace idler
arm.
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Is belt routed
on wrong side
of idler lever? Reroute belt.
No
No
No
Yes
SWD1691S

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4. DRYER MOTOR DOES NOT STOP
Dryer motor does not stop.
Is wiring to
motor switch
incorrect?
Refer to wiring
diagram.
Yes
Is motor
centrifugal
switch sticky
or plugged
with lint?
No
Remove dust or lint
and spray with a
cleaner and
lubricant.
Yes
Is door switch
inoperative?
Test switch and
replace if
inoperative.
No
Yes
SWD1707S
Is timer
inoperative?
Test timer and
replace if
inoperative.
No
Yes
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5. DRYER RUNS ONLY WHEN DOOR IS OPEN
Dryer runs only when door is
open.
Is door switch
miswired?
Rewire door
switch. Refer to
wiring diagram.
Yes
SWD1693S
Replace door switch.
No
SWD1693S

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6. DRYER HEATING ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HEAT OR BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE
Dryer heating assembly does not
heat or burner does not ignite.
Is exhaust
system
improper or
inadequate?
Refer to
Installation
Instructions
(supplied with
unit) for
exhaust
requirements.
Is exhaust
duct made of
plastic or thin
foil?
No
Replace with
rigid or semi-
rigid metal
exhaust duct.
Yes
Is house fuse
blown or
circuit breaker
tripped?
Check fuses or
circuit breakers.
Yes
Is limit
thermostat
inoperative?
Test
thermostat
and replace if
inoperative.
Yes
Electric Models:
Is heater
assembly
inoperative?
Test heater
assembly
and replace
if cold
Ohms do
not read
between 9
and 10.5
Ohms.
Yes
Electric
Models: Is
thermal fuse
inoperative?
Test thermal
fuse and
replace if
inoperative.
Yes
DRY1866S-a
Yes
No
Is drive
motor switch
inoperative?
Test switch
and replace if
inoperative.
No
Yes
Continued on
next page.
No
Is temperature
selector switch
set at NO
HEAT/AIR
FLUFF, or
inoperative?
Reset or test
switch and
replace if
inoperative.
Is timer
improperly set
(set in a cool-
down period, or
a no heat
cycle)?
Reset
timer. Try
another
cycle.
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
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DRYER HEATING ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HEAT OR BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE
(CONTINUED)
DRY1866S-b
Gas Models: Is
harness properly
connected to gas
controls?
Check
harness
connections
to gas valve
coils, sensor
and main
harness.
Reconnect as
required.
Test igniter
and replace if
inoperative.
Refer toTest
Procedures
section.
Gas Models:
Is igniter
inoperative?
Gas Models:
Is sensor
inoperative?
Test sensor
and replace if
inoperative.
Refer toTest
Procedures
section.
Continued from
previous page.
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
Gas Models:
Is gas flow in
gas orifice
restricted?
Clean out gas
orifice.
Ye s
Is cycling
thermostat
inoperative?
Test
thermostat
and replace if
inoperative.
Ye s
Is wiring
broken, loose
or incorrect?
Refer to wiring
diagram.
Ye s
Is timer
inoperative?
Test timer
and replace if
inoperative.
No
Ye s
No
Gas Models:
Are gas valve
coils
inoperative?
Test coils and
replace if
inoperative.
Refer toTest
Procedures
section.
Ye s
No
Gas Models:
Is gas supply
insufficient?
Check gas
shut-off valve
in dryer and
main gas line
valve. Open
partially closed
gas shut-off
valve or
correct low
gas pressure.
Ye s
No
No
Ye s
Some Gas
Models: Is
high limit
thermostat
tripped?
Reset
thermostat.
No
Ye s
No
DRY1866S-b

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7. IGNITER DOES NOT GLOW (GAS SUPPLY SUFFICIENT) – GAS DRYER MODELS
Gas dryer models: Igniter
does not glow (gas supply
sufficient).
Is there power to
power leads on
valve?
Check timer,
thermostats,
motor switch
and wiring.
No
Has sensor
failed with
contacts
open?
Ye s
Replace sensor.
Ye s
Is igniter broken
or open? Replace igniter.
No
Ye s
DRY1867S
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8. BURNER IGNITES AND GOES OUT REPEATEDLY – GAS DRYER MODELS
Gas dryer models: Burner ignites
and goes out repeatedly.
Is exhaust
system
improper or
inadequate?
Refer to
Installation
Instructions
(supplied with
unit) for
exhaust
requirements.
Ye s
Is weather
hood flapper
restricted?
No
Silicon Carbide
Ignition: Is burner
heat holding
sensor contacts
open?
Replace sensor
or correct gas
supply problem.
No
No
DRY1868S
Refer to
Installation
Instructions
(supplied with
unit) for
exhaust
requirements.
Ye s
Is gas supply
insufficient?
Check gas supply
and pressure.
Make sure gas
shut-off valve is
turned on.
Is igniter
cracked?
Replace igniter
and bracket.
Are gas valve
coils
inoperative or
intermittent?
Check coils and
replace
appropriate coils.
Refer toDryer
Test Procedures
section.
No
Ye s
No
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
DRY1868S