Alliance Laundry Systems BD3LLFGS401UW01 Operating instructions

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DRY716C
Part No. 513447
April 2010
Troubleshooting
Single and
Stacked Dryers
Refer to Page 6 for Model Numbers

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Table of
Contents
Section 1 – Safety Information ...............................................................3
Locating an Authorized Servicer...........................................................4
Section 2 – Introduction..........................................................................5
Customer Service...................................................................................5
Nameplate Location...............................................................................5
Model Identification ..............................................................................6
How Your Dryer Works ........................................................................9
Section 3 – Dryer Troubleshooting ......................................................10
1. Dryer Motor Does Not Run ........................................................10
2. Dryer Stops In Cycle; Quits After The First Few Loads;
Has A Burning Smell; Cycles On Motor Thermal Protector......12
3. Dryer Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn ........................13
4. Dryer Motor Does Not Stop........................................................14
5. Dryer Runs Only When Door is Open........................................15
6. Dryer Heating Assembly Does Not Heat or
Burner Does Not Ignite...............................................................16
7. Igniter Does Not Glow (Gas Supply Sufficient) –
Gas Dryer Models .......................................................................18
8. Burner Ignites and Goes Out Repeatedly –
Gas Dryer Models .......................................................................19
9. Igniter Glows But Burner Does Not Ignite –
Gas Dryer Models .......................................................................20
10. Dryer Heater Assembly Or Burner Shuts Off Prematurely ........21
11. Dryer Heater Assembly or Burner Repeatedly
Cycles Off On Limit Thermostat ................................................22
12. Dryer Heater Assembly or Burner Does Not Shut Off...............24
13. Clothes Do Not Dry in Dryer......................................................25
14. Clothes Are Too Hot When Removed From Dryer ....................26
15. Excessive Chattering Or Vibrating Noise in Dryer ....................27
16. Excessive Humming Or Whistling Noise in Dryer.....................28
Section 4 – Electronic Control Troubleshooting.................................29
17. Error Codes .................................................................................29
18. Coins Ignored When Entered......................................................30
19. No IR Communication................................................................31
20. No Display ..................................................................................32
21. Door Open...................................................................................34
22. Motor Will Not Start...................................................................36
23. No Heat (Electric) .......................................................................38
24. No Heat (Gas) .............................................................................40
Section 5 – Coin Drop Troubleshooting...............................................42
25. Troubleshooting Coin Drop ........................................................42
Section 6 – Adjustments........................................................................47
26. Leveling Legs..............................................................................47
27. Burner Flame (Gas Models)........................................................48
28. Cleaning Non-Electronic Coin Drop...........................................50
29. Cleaning Electronic Coin Drop...................................................52

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Section 7 – Test Procedures ..................................................................55
30. Timer Contacts............................................................................55
31. Fabric Selector Switch ................................................................56
32. Drive Motor.................................................................................57
33. Accumulator (Metered Models)..................................................60
34. Motor Switch...............................................................................61
35. Burner System Operation (Gas Models).....................................63
36. Electrical Circuit To Ignition System (Gas Models) ..................65
37. Gas Valve Coils Check (Gas Models) ........................................65
38. Sensor Check (Gas Models)........................................................66
39. Igniter Check (Gas Models)........................................................66
40. Ignition Control Grounding Check (Silicon Nitride Ignition) ....66
41. Thermal Fuse (Electric Models) .................................................66
42. Heater Assembly (Electric Models)............................................67
43. Cycling or Limit Thermostat.......................................................67
44. Door Switch ................................................................................67
45. Thermistor...................................................................................68
Section 8 – Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch...........................69

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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.
aDANGER
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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Safety Information
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 dryer, be sure to
mention model and serial numbers. Model and serial
numbers are located on the nameplate. The nameplate
is in one of the four corners of the door well. The door
well is the shaded area shown.
D412P
Nameplate

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Model Identification
Information in this manual is applicable to these dryers.
Model
Number
Coin Drop Ready Coin Drop Installed Card Reader Ready Central Pay Electric Heat Gas Heat
BD3LLFGS401UW01 X X
BD3LLFSS401UN01 X X
BD3LXFGS401UW01 X X
BD3LXFSS401UN01 X X
BDGLLFGS301EW01 X X
BDGLLFSS301EN01 X X
BDGLXFGS301EW01 X X
BDGLXFSS301EN01 X X
HDELEFGS151CW01 X X
HDELEFGS151CWNA X X
HDELEFGS171CQ01 X X
HDELEFGS171CW01 X X
HDELERGS151CW01 X X
HDELERGS151CWNA X X
HDELERGS171CW01 X X
HDELXFGS151CW01 X X
HDELXFGS171CW01 X X
HDELXRGS151CW01 X X
HDELXRGS171CW01 X X
HDELYFGS151CW01 X X
HDELYFGS171CW01 X X
HDELYRGS151CW01 X X
HDELYRGS151CWNA X X
HDELYRGS171CW01 X X
HDGLEFGS111CW01 X X
HDGLERGS111CW01 X X
HDGLERGS111CWNA X X
HDGLXFGS111CW01 X X
HDGLXFGS111CWNA X X
HDGLXRGS111CW01 X X
HDGLYFGS111CW01 X X
HDGLYFGS111CWNA X X
HDGLYRGS111CW01 X X
HSELXFGW281CW01 X X
* Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque

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HSELXFGW291CW01 X X
HSELYFGW281CW01 X X
HSELYFGW291CW01 X X
HSGLXFGW091CW01 X X
HSGLYFGW091CW01 X X
NDELXFGS301UW01 X X
NDGLXFGS301EW01 X X
RDELYFGS151CW01 X X
RDELYFGS171CW01 X X
RDGLYFGS111CW01 X X
SDELCFGS171TW01 X X
SDELCFSW171TN01 X X
SDELCRGS151TW01 X X
SDELCRGS171TW01 X X
SDELCRGS171TW02 X X
SDELCRGS171TWNA X X
SDELXRGS171TW01 X X
SDELXRGS171TW02 X X
SDELYFGS171TW01 X X
SDELYFSW171TN01 X X
SDELYRGS151TW01 X X
SDELYRGS171TW01 X X
SDGLCFGS111TW01 X X
SDGLCFSW111TN01 X X
SDGLCRGS111TW01 X X
SDGLCRGS111TW02 X X
SDGLCRGS111TWNA X X
SDGLXRGS111TW01 X X
SDGLXRGS111TW02 X X
SDGLYFGS111TW01 X X
SDGLYFGS111TWNA X X
SDGLYFSW111TN01 X X
SDGLYRGS111TW01 X X
SDGLYRGS111TWNA X X
SSELCFGS151TW01 X X
SSELCFGS171TW01 X X
SSELCFGW151TW01 X X
Model
Number
Coin Drop Ready Coin Drop Installed Card Reader Ready Central Pay Electric Heat Gas Heat
* Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque

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SSELCFGW171TW01 X X
SSELXFGW171TW01 X X
SSELYFGS171TW01 X X
SSELYFGW171TW01 X X
SSELYFGW171TWNA X X
SSGLCFGS111TW01 X X
SSGLCFGS111TWNA X X
SSGLCFGW111TW01 X X
SSGLCFGW111TWNA X X
SSGLXFGW111TW01 X X
SSGLYFGS111TW01 X X
SSGLYFGS111TWNA X X
SSGLYFGW111TW01 X X
SSGLYFGW111TWNA X X
Model
Number
Coin Drop Ready Coin Drop Installed Card Reader Ready Central Pay Electric Heat Gas Heat
* Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White Q – Bisque