Haier GDZ5-1 User manual

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HAIER
Front Loading Dryer
Service Manual
PART # WD-8888-22
HAIER AMERICA TRADING, LLC
www.haieramerica.com

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Table Of Contents
Features 3
Specifications 4
Safety Caution 5
Unpacking And Installation 7
Troubleshooting 8
Dimensions 11
Names Of Parts 11
Circuit Wiring 12

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Features
●Three drying cycle, heat cool and synthetic.
●The support of front and rear make running balanced low noise.
●Straight exhaust of back-inhale styled make good airproof and
high drying efficiency.
●After heat drying cool may protect clothes.

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Specifications
Models GDZ5-1
Capacities
Capacities 11lb
Drum size 117L 2800rpm 220-240v/50Hz
Motor size (hp) 250W/150W
Features
Type Direct Exhaust
Controls Mechanism
Temperature Settings 3 kinds
Dry Sensor No
Reversible Door No
End of Cycle Signal No
Wrinkle Remover Tumble No
Easy Access Lint Filter Yes
Interior Drum Light No
Dryer Rack No
Easy Opening Wide Door 10.6inch
Dry Cycles 2 kinds
Fabric Care Drying Cycles Temperature Aegis
Permanent Press No
Side Exhaust Vents No
LP Conversion Kit
Serviceable Front Rear End
Dimensions
Width 23.4inch
Depth with Door Close 22.8inch
Depth with Door Open 36.6inch
Height
Height with Back Guard 33.8inch
Shipping Weight (lbs) (approx.) 94.7lb

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Safety Precautions
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
WARNING! Failure to comply with these warning could result in serious
personal injuries or damage to the dryer.
WARNING! Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc.
Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
WARNING! To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic,
foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials, or items containing
feathers or down.
WARNING! Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the
dryer, lint screen housing and qualified service personnel should clean exhaust
duct approximately every 18 months. An excessive amount of lint build-up in
these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See care and
cleaning.
WARNING! Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or
missing. Fire hazard, overheating and damage to fabrics can occur.
WARNING! Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free
from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
WARNING! Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place
laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.
Important Safety Precautions
WARNING! Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on, or near dryer at any time.
WARNING! Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
WARNING! Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

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WARNING! Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after
the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
WARNING! Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
WARNING! Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
WARNING! To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for
the installer’s reference. Refer to" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" for detailed
grounding procedures. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. If the dryer is
moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service
person.
WARNING! Always disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock
or injury.
WARNING! Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior.
Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
WARNING! To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into the drum.
WARNING! To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:
●All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless
specifically recommended in this Owner’s Guide. Use only authorized factory
parts.
●Do not tamper with controls.
●Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

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Unpacking and Installation
1. Open the package, check against the instruction manual to see if the spare
parts are complete.
2. Put the dryer to the location required by the user (balcony, kitchen, toilet or
living room). According to the condition of the installation position, give the user
advices on whether an exhaust pipe is used or not.
The following cases should be dealt with in different ways
a. If there is an exhaust outlet at the mounting position, connect the exhaust pipe
to the outlet to facilitate exhaust of the indoor humid and hot air. The mounting
procedure is as follows:
1) Mount the connecting sleeve of the exhaust pipe onto the rear exhaust vent of
the dryer.
2) Connect the extension pipe to the connecting sleeve, and fix with pipe clips.
3) Pull the extension pipe to connect it with the exhaust outlet.
b. If there is no exhaust outlet at the mounting position, it is recommended not to
mount an extension pipe, but a space of at least 3.9inch at the dryer back should
be left to facilitate air exhaust.
c. An extension pipe can be mounted at the request of the user according to the
above steps. The dryer should be near the window, through which the user pulls
the extension pipe to exhaust the humid and hot air in the room. At the end of the
use, replace the extension pipe.
d. At the request of the user, make a hole in the wall to mount the extension pipe
(hole diameter 3.9-4.2inch). Not more than 4 bends should be made for the
extension pipe (more bends will cause difficulty to exhaust and affect the drying
efficiency).
3. The dryer body should be level. Adjust it with foot-adjusting spanner.
4. Close the dryer door, set the timer pointer into the red zone, and switch on the
power to operate for 2-3 minutes. If the back guard plate is hot, it means the
operation is normal. Push down the dryer button, if the dryer indicator is on, it
means the operation is normal. Turn off the power, adjust the timer pointer into
the blue zone, and then turn on the power again. If the cold air indicator (strainer
indicator) is on, it means the operation is normal.

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Troubleshooting
A. The power light is on, but the machine does not work after a program is
set.
a. Check the micro switch. If it is out of order, replace it; otherwise, check to see
if it is closed or it is open, check the switch arm height and adjust it.
Maintenance Procedure:
1) Loosen the screws on the deck plate at the back to remove the deck plate,
unplug the micro switch power line in the front channel.
2) Hold the exposed part of the micro switch and move it toward the drum, rotate
the switch arm and take out the micro switch carefully.
3) If the switch is out of order, replace it; otherwise, it means the switch arm
height is too low, raise it and re-mount it.
b. If the micro switch is ok, i.e. it closes after the door is closed, check the
program controller.
Replace it if it does not work.
Maintenance Procedure:
1) Loosen the screws on the deck plate at the back and remove the deck plate.
2) Take out the timer knob, unscrew the timer with a screwdriver and pull out the
timer connecting wire.
3) Replace the timer and turn on the power. If the dryer operates normally, mount
the deck plate.
B. The program knob of the dryer points at the red zone, the cold air
indicator is not the drum rotates, but heating and drying operation is not
available, and the back guard plate is not warm.
The fuse is turned off.
Check Procedure: In checking Procedure, pull out the plugs at both ends and
measure the fuse with an AVO meter. If it is not in order, replace it.
C. The program knob of the dryer points at the red zone, the cold air
indicator is on and the drum rotates, but heating and drying operation is
not available, and the back guard plate is not warm.

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1) The overheat temperature controller of the heating component is turned off.
Maintenance Procedure
Remove the back guard plate, check to see if the high-temperature thermostat is
in order.
Check Procedure: Take down the cable plug and measure the high-temperature
thermostat with an AVO meter to see if it is correct. Replace it if it is in trouble.
2) If there is no heating operation after the above steps, open the back cover to
check if the low temperature thermostat on the case is in order.
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Checking Procedure: The same as the check procedure for the high-temperature
thermostat.
3) If no abnormalities are found after the above steps, it means the heating pipe
has trouble, replace it.
Maintenance Procedure:
1) Open the back cover and disconnect the heating pipe.
2) Loosen the left and right air deflectors and remove the heater; then pull out the
power line of the heating pipe from its location hole.
3) Replace the heater, and then turn on the power and check the heater. If the
operation is normal, mount the back cover again.
D. The program knob of the dryer points at the blue zone, the cold air
indicator is on and the drum rotates
The fuse is turned off.
E. After a program is selected and the dryer is started, the exhaust system
works (operational sounds can be heard), but the drum does not rotate.
The lobed belt is worn off seriously; replace it.
F. Great operating noise is heard accompanied by abnormal noises; after
opening the back cover and removing the belt, the noise disappears.
a. Bearing damage
Maintenance Procedure
a. Remove the back cover and loosen the bearing holder with a screwdriver.
Check the bearing. If it has trouble, remove it with a minus screw driver and
replace.
b. If the bearing is ok, remove the belt and rotate the motor; if the noise
disappears, it means the drum holder is worn off seriously, replace it.

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Maintenance Procedure
1) Open the deck plate, pull out the power line terminal, then open the back
cover and remove the belt, pull out the power line terminal of the heater and
remove the back cover.
2) Unscrew the drum holder on the front channel with a screwdriver and replace
it.
3) Reinstall the dryer (the drum inner wall at the drum inlet must press on the
drum holder, and the drum holder can be touched after the door is opened;
otherwise the installation is not proper). Check to see if the dryer operation is
normal according to the above procedure.
G. Great operating noise is heard, accompanied by abnormal noises. After
opening the back cover and removing the belt, the noise still exists.
Impeller falls off or is damaged.
Maintenance Procedure
1) Open the back cover and remove the belt; pull out the power line clip and
power adapter of the heater; then unplug the motor and tip the dryer.
2) Unscrew the base plate and remove it, open the end cover of the case and
check the impeller.
Refasten or replace the bad impeller and re-install the dryer.