
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN’S USE ONLY
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TEST #2: Supply Connections
This test assumes that proper voltage is present at the outlet, and for U.S.
installations, a visual inspection indicates that the power cord is securely
fastened to the terminal block (electric dryer) or wire harness connection
(gas dryer).
ELECTRIC DRYER (U.S. Installations):
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the cover plate from the top center portion of the back of the
dryer. See figure 2.
3. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity between the neutral (N) terminal
of the plug and the center contact on the terminal block. See figure 3a.
➢If there is no continuity, replace the power cord and test the dryer.
➢If there is continuity, go to step 4.
4. In a similar way, check which terminal of the plug is connected to the
left-most contact on the terminal block and make a note of it. This will be
L1 (black wire) in the wiring diagram. See figure 3a.
➢When this is found, go to step 5.
➢If neither of the plug terminals have continuity with the left-most contact
of the terminal block, replace the power cord and retest dryer.
5. Access the machine electronics without disconnecting any wiring to the
ACU.
6. With an ohmmeter, check for continuity between the L1 terminal of the
plug (found in step 4) and J7-3 (black wire) on the ACU.
➢If there is continuity, go to step 7.
➢If there is no continuity, check that wires to the terminal block are
mechanically secure. If so, replace the main wire harness and test the
dryer.
7. Check for continuity between the neutral (N) terminal of the plug and
J7-4 (white wire) on the ACU.
➢If there is continuity, go to step 8.
➢If there is no continuity, and the mechanical connections of the wire are
secure, replace the main wire harness.
8. With an Ohmmeter, check which terminal of the plug is connected to the
right-most contact on the terminal block and make a note of it. This will
be L2 (Red wire) in the wiring diagram. See figure 3b.
➢When this is found, go to step 9.
➢If neither of the plug terminals have continuity with the right-most contact
of the terminal block, replace the power cord and retest dryer.
9. Check the wiring and continuity from the L2 terminal of the terminal block
and the 2M terminal in the white connector from the Motor, see figure 7
on page 20. Also, locate these measurement points by referring to the
appropriate wiring diagram (Electric) on page 28.
➢If there is continuity, go to step 10.
➢If there is no continuity, check that wires to the terminal block are
mechanically secure. If so, replace the main wire harness and test the
dryer.
10. Visually check that ALL connectors are fully inserted into the ACU.
11. Visually check that ALL connectors are fully inserted into the HMI.
12. Reassemble all parts and panels.
13. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
14. Perform steps under “Service Test Mode”, page 12, to verify repair.
ELECTRIC DRYER (Canadian Installations):
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the cover plate from the top center portion of the back of the
dryer. See figure 2.
3. Access the machine electronics without disconnecting any wiring to the
ACU.
4. With an ohmmeter, check the continuity from L1 and N plug terminals of
the power cord to the terminals for L1 and N on the ACU. See figure 3c.
➢If continuity exists for both connections, go to step 6.
➢If an open circuit is found, check the integrity of the connections of the
power cord to the harness in the dryer; harness to the ACU; and the
integrity of the power cord itself.
5. If it is necessary to replace the power cord, remove the retaining clip that
secures the cord to the back panel. Disconnect the cord from the main
harness and the ground wire from the rear panel, then pull out the power
cord.
6. Visually check that ALL connectors are fully inserted into the ACU.
7. Visually check that ALL connectors are fully inserted into the HMI.
8. Reassemble all parts and panels.
9. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
10. Perform steps under “Service Test Mode”, page 12, to verify repair.
Cover Plate
Remove screw
Figure 2 - Remove the cover plate.
COM
N
L1
Power Cord
Plug
Terminal Block
Figure 3a - Plug-to-terminal connections for electric dryer.
COM
N
L2
Power Cord
Plug
Figure 3b - Plug-to-terminal connections for electric dryer.
Figure 3c - Plug-to-terminal connections
for electric dryer.
ACU
L1
J7
CO M
N
Neu
Neu
L1