Kenmore ELITE 796.8051 User manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.
MODEL : 796.8051# / 796.9051#
Website:http://www.sears.com

OCT. 2009 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:MFL62119911

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To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required
for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
!
WARNING !
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds
of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. 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.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are
removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.
IMPORTANT
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Electronics
ESD problems are present everywhere. ESD may damage or weaken the electronic
control assembly. The new control assembly may appear to work well after repair is
finished, but failure may occur at a later date due to ESD stress.
■Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect wrist strap to green ground connection point or unpainted
metal in the appliance. - OR -
Touch your finger repeatedly to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal
in the appliance.
■Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a green ground connection
point or unpainted metal in the appliance.
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Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges only.
■When repackaging failed electronic control assembly in anti-static bag, observe above instructions.
■Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on
any gas or electrical appliance.
■Do not touch any electrical switches. Do not use any
phone in your building.
■Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
■Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions
carefully.
■If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.

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CONTENTS
1. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................4
2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ................................................................................................... 5
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 6
4. COLUMBUS DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ................................................................................... 9
5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ..............................................................................10
6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC..................................................................................13
7. CONTROL LAY - OUT .........................................................................................................14
8. WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................15
9. DIAGNOSTIC TEST .............................................................................................................16
9-1. TEST 1 120VAC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY..........................................................................17
9-2. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST --- MEASURE WITH POWER OFF .......................................20
9-3. TEST 3 MOTOR TEST ................................................................................................21
9-4. TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR .....................................................................................22
9-5. TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST ....................................................................................23
9-6. TEST 6 HEATER SWITCH TEST - ELECTRIC TYPE...........................................................24
9-7. TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - GAS TYPE.........................................................................25
10. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ...............................................26
11. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................28
12. EXPLODED VIEW..............................................................................................................35
12-1. CONTROL PANEL & PLATE ASSEMBLY.......................................................................35
12-2. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY...................................................................................36
12-3-1. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY : ELECTRIC TYPE ........................................................37
12-3-2. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY : GAS TYPE ...............................................................38

1SPECIFICATIONS
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ITEM
796.8002*.900 / 796.8027*.900 / 796.8031*.900 /
796.9002*.900 / 796.9027*.900 / 796.9031*.900
REMARK
White / Patina Beige
Spray
Color
Top Plate
Door Trim
ELECTRICITY
CONSUMPTION
MOTOR
HEATER
LAMP
GAS VALVE
CONTROL TYPE
DRUM CAPACITY
Weight (lbs): Net/Gross
No. of Programs
No. of Dry Option
No. of Temperature Controls
No. of Dry Levels
Audible End of Cycle Beeper
Moisture
Temperature
Reversible Door
Drum
Dryer Rack
Child lock
Interior Light
Product (WXHXD)
Packing (WXHXD)
Sensor
POWER SUPPLY
Material &
Finish
Light Gray
120V / 240V 60Hz (26A)
250W (4.5A)
5400W (22.5A)
15W (125mA)
13W (110mA) X 2
Electronic
7.1 cu.ft.
126 / 144
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5
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High / Low / Off
Equipped
Equipped
Adopted
Double Coated Steel
Equipped
Equipped
Equipped
27" x 38" x 28 1/3"
29 1/2" x 44 3/4" x 30 3/4"
AC 120V
AC 240V ( ELECTRIC TYPE)
AC 120V
AC 120V ( GAS TYPE)
Electro sensor
Thermistor

2FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Apply Model : 796.8002*.900 / 796.8027*.900 / 796.8031*.900

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3-1. POWER CORD
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1) 4-wire connection
1. External ground connector - Dotted line shows
position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being
moved to center terminal block screw
2. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
3. Green wire of harness
1. External ground connector
2. Green or bare copper wire of power supply cord
3. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
4. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
5. Neutral grounding wire (green)
6. Neutral wire (white)
5. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block
screws. Tighten screws.
6. Tighten strain relief screws.
7. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel Secure cover with hold-down screw.
3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power
supply cable to external ground conductor screw.
Tighten screw.
4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of
power supply cord to the center, silver colored
terminal screw of the terminal block.
1. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
2. 4-prong plug
3. Ground prong
4. Neutral prong
5. Spade terminals with upturned ends
6. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
7. Ring terminals
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from
external ground connector screw. Fasten it under
center, silver colored terminal block screw.
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is
required for mobile
homes and where local
codes do not permit the
use of 3 wire connections.
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2) 3-wire connection
Use where local codes permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
1. Remove center terminal block screw.
2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from
external ground connector screw. Connect
appliance ground wire and the neutral wire (white
or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under
center, silver colored terminal block screw.
Tighten screw.
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block
screws. Tighten screws.
Use where local codes permit connecting
cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire.
3) Optional 3-wire connection
1. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of
power supply cord to the center, silver colored
terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green)
3. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
4. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
5. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL-listed strain relief
3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block
screws. Tighten screws.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
4. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the
external ground connector screw to an adequate
ground.
1. External ground connector
2. Neutral grounding wire (green)
3. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
1. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
2. 3-wire plug
3. Neutral prong
4. Spade terminals with up turned ends
5. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) UL approved strain relief
6. Ring terminals
7. Neutral (white or center wire)
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3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY)
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1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the
type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped
at the factory for Natural Gas with a 3/8” N.P.T. gas
connection.
2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection
at the rear of the dryer. Make sure you do not
damage the pipe thread when removing the cap.
3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible
stainless steel connector.
4. Tighten all connections securely. Turn on gas and
check all pipe connections (internal & external) for
gas leaks with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid.
5. For L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer
to section on Gas Requirements.
For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements.
1 New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector - Use
only if allowed by local codes (Use Design
A.G.A. Certified Connector)
2 1/8” N.P.T. Pipe Plug
(for checking inlet gas pressure)
3 Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6’
(1.8 m) of dryer
4 Black Iron Pipe
Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 3/8” pipe
Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2” pipe
5 3/8” N.P.T. Gas Connection

4DRYER CYCLE PROCESS
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* Sensor dry : “Dry Level” is set by users.
** Manual dry : “Temperature control” is set by users.
Default settings can be adjusted by users.
Apply Model : 796.8002*.900 / 796.8027*.900 / 796.8031*.900
796.9002*.900 / 796.9027*.900 / 796.9031*.900