Splendide Ariston AS66VX Setup guide

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AS66VX (Ariston Dryer by Splendide)
Splendide®
120V Automatic Vented Dryer
Training Guide
Part No. TRAINMAN66
TRAINING GUIDE
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
GROUP PRESENTS
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5 - 7
8 - ?
Organization
Safety Notes and General Servicing Advice 2
Technical Specifications 3
Machine Function 4
Component Description 5-7
Dismantling Instructions 8-17
A. Top Cover 8
B. Control Panel 8
C. Program Timer 9
D. Starting Reley 9
E. Option Switches 9
F. Side Panels 10
G. Front Panel & Air Duct 11
H. Energy Save Thermostats 11
I. Door Switch 12
J. Door Seal 12
K. Door 13
L. Door Hinges 13
M. Front Bearings 13
N. Drive Belt Removal/Replacement 14
O. Capacitor 14
P. Drum Assembly 15
Q. Motor 15
R. Rear Seal 16
S. Heating Assembly & Thermostats 17
Wiring Diagram 19

Technical specifications 3

Machine function
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louvers

Component Description 5
bottom panel.
bottom panel,

Component Description
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button
(WHITE DOT)
(PURPLE DOT)
(BLUE DOT)

Component Description 7

Dismantling Instructions
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Remove the screw on the right hand side
securing the side panel to the front panel.
Lift the locking tabs securing the control
panel to the front panel and lift the control
panel clear of the front panel using care
not to break the locking tabs.
Replace in reverse order.
6.
7.
8.
DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the machine is unplugged.
Beware of sharp edges on metal panels and parts.
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TOP COVER
Remove the 2 screws securing the top
cover to the back panel (see right).
Slide the top cover back and lift clear of
the control panel.
B. CONTROL PANEL
Remove the timer knob by pulling straight
out. If you need to use pliers, make sure
to use a shop rag as a buffer so the knob
does not get damaged.
Remove the top cover as in (A).
Remove the 2
screws securing
the timer mounting
plate to the control
panel and unclip
the timer mounting
plate from the con-
trol panel. Discon-
nect the wiring to
the option switches and start relay noting
the wire locations.
Disconnect the start relay from the control
panel. See ‘D’.
Remove the 2 screws securing the
control panel to the side panels (top of
control panel).
A.
1.
2.
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2.
3.
4.
5.

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C. PROGRAM TIMER
Remove the top cover as in (A).
Remove the 2 screws securing the
timer mounting plate to the control
panel and unclip the timer mounting plate
from the control panel.
Remove the 2 screws securing the timer
to the mounting plate.
Note the connections and disconnect the
wiring to the timer.
1.
2.
3.
4.
D. STARTING RELAY
Remove the top cover as in (A).
Cut the wire ties holding the relay to the
control panel.
Remove the 2 screws holding the relay to
the control panel (see right).
Disconnect the wiring to the start relay
noting the connections.
1.
2.
3.
4.
E. OPTION SWITCHES
Remove the switch caps by inserting a
small screwdriver into the slot and push-
ing out (see right).
Note the connections and disconnect the
wiring from the switch.
Depress the locking tabs to
remove the switch from the
control panel.
1.
2.
3.

Dismantling Instructions
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Remove the screws securing the side to
the base panel.
Pull the side panel backward to
disengage from the lugs on the base
panel.
6.
7.
F. SIDE PANELS
Remove the top cover as in (A).
Remove the lower panel by popping the
top edge out then the bottom.
Remove the screw behind the lower
panel.
Remove the screw securing the side
panel to the front panel.
Remove the 4 screws securing the side
panel to the rear panel (see below).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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G. FRONT PANEL & AIR DUCT
Remove the top cover as in (A).
Remove the complete control panel as in
(B7).
Remove the lower panel as in (F2).
Remove the 4 screws securing the front
panel to the base panel.
Disconnect the wiring to the air duct
thermostat(s).
Disconnect the wiring to the door switch.
Remove the 2 screws securing the left
side panel to the front panel(refer to side
panel removal).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
H. ENERGY SAVE THERMOSTATS
1. Remove the right hand side panel as in (F)
above, or the front panel as in (G)
2. Disconnect the thermostat wiring and re-
move the 2 screws fixing the thermostat(s)
to the air duct.

Dismantling Instructions
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I. DOOR SWITCH
1. Remove the top cover as in (A).
2. Remove the right hand side panel as in (F).
3. Disconnect the wiring to the switch.
4. Using a screwdriver, push the plastic lugs
on the door switch in gently, while sliding
the switch towards the door seal to disen-
gage it from the front panel.
J. DOOR SEAL
1. Remove the front panel and air duct as in
(G).
2. Remove the 4 screws securing the air duct
to the front panel, and separate the air duct
from the front panel.
3. The door seal can now be removed from
the front panel.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
PUSH
PUSH
SLIDE
TOWARDS
SEAL

Dismantling Instructions 13
K. DOOR
1. Open the door and remove the 4 screws se-
curing the door assembly to the front panel.
2. Remove the door assembly from the front
panel.
3. Remove 1 screw securing the door latch to
the door (see bottom-left).
4. Remove the screw behind the door latch
which secures the door handle to the door
(see bottom-right).
5. Remove the 6 screws securing the 2 halves
of the door assembly.
6. The door trim can now be separated giving
access to the glass, handle and hinges.
L. DOOR HINGES
1. The door must be removed and split as
(L1)-(6) above.
2. Turn the door hinges inwards and slide the
hinge upwards to disengage from the rear
trim molding.
M. FRONT BEARINGS
1. Remove the front panel as in (G).
2. Spring the fixing lug out of the open slot in
the
Bearing mounting bracket and slide the
pad along
The bracket to free the other lug as illus-
trated.

Dismantling Instructions
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N. DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
(IF NOT BROKEN)
1. Remove the right hand side panel as in (E).
2. Slide the belt off the drum and pass be-
tween the drum front
and the front panel.
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Slide the new belt between the drum front
and the front panel and slide the belt onto
the drum.
2. Stretch the belt onto the motor shaft by
pressing down with both hands.
NOTE: You can pre stretch the belt by
putting both feet in the belt and pulling
up with steady pressure then rotating
the belt while stopping every few inches
to stretch it.
O. CAPACITOR
NOTE: Ensure the capacitor is discharged
completely before proceeding.
1. Remove the right hand side panel as in (F)
2. Note the wiring connections and disconnect
the leads from the capacitor terminals.
3. Carefully lay the unit on its back and
remove the nut securing the capacitor to
the bottom panel.

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P. DRUM ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the top cover as in (A)
2. Remove the control panel as in (B)
3. Remove the front panel as in (G)
4. Remove the right hand panel to make drum
removal easier.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the
rear bearing cover.
6. Remove the screw securing the bearing.
7. Remove the drive pin.
8. Remove the rear bearing.
9. Pull the drum clear of the rear panel and
remove.
Q. MOTOR
1. Remove the right hand side panel as in (F).
2. Remove the 8 screws that secure the heat-
er cover.
3. Remove the 3 hex screws that secure the
two fans to the motor shaft.
NOTE: The inner and outer fans
are Different. Ensure the fans are
reassembled in the correct order.
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Dismantling Instructions
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4. Note the wire locations and disconnect the
wires from the motor going to the capacitor.
5. Disengage the drive belt from the motor
shaft by turning the belt back and forth and
applying pressure towards the front of the
unit.
6. Remove the 3 hex head screws securing
the motor to the motor bracket.
7. Remove the 2 screws securing the motor
bracket to the bottom panel if necessary.
NOTE: When installing the heater cover,
make sure the heater wiring is not
trapped between the inner and outer
rear panels. Also make sure the rear
heater cover is not hitting the blades of
the fan motor.
R. REAR SEAL
1. Remove the drum as in (M).
2. Remove the rear seal and clean any rem-
nants of the seal and adhesive from the
inner face of the inner back panel. Fit the
new seal using high temperature silicone.

Dismantling Instructions 17
S. HEATING ASSEMBLY & THERMOSTATS
1. Remove the right hand side panel as in
(F). NOTE: If only changing T-Stats go to
step 3.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness to the heater
assembly.
3. Remove the bearing cover.
4. Remove the 8 screws securing the heater
assembly to the rear panel.
5. Remove the 2 screws securing the element
and thermostats to the rear cover.
NOTE: If replacing the thermostats both
the cycling and on-shot thermostat
MUST be replaced should either fail.
NOTE: When installing the heater cov-
er, make sure the heater wiring is not
trapped between the inner and outer
rear panels. Also make sure the rear
heater cover is not hitting the blades of
the fan motor.
U REAR BEARING
1. Remove the drive pin.
2. Remove the bearing mounting screw.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar, care-
fully remove the bearing from the bracket
on the rear of the control panel.

Wiring diagram
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Wiring diagram 19
AS66VX ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
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10
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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10
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
MAINS CONNECTION
M = MALE TAB PB = PIGGY BACK = INSULATOR
MOTOR
HEAT SWITCH
ONE SHOT
CUTOUT
ENERGY SAVING
STAT
(PURPLE DOT)
RELAY
TM TM
START
SWITCH
WHITE
RED
RED
RED
DOOR SWITCH
RED
RED
PINK
ORANGE
CYCLING
STAT
ORANGE
ORANGE
BROWN
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
RED
PINK
VIOLET
WHITE
WHITE
RED
RED
RED RED
WHITE
WHITE
ORANGE
VIOLET
VIOLET
BLUE
TIMER-EC
PINK
PINK
PINK
PINK PINK
BLUE
BLUE
VIOLET
TIMER CONNECTIONS
PINK
BLACK
VIOLET
REAR VIEW OF CONNECTORE FOR HEATER
RED
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
L1
BLACK
BLACK
N
WHITE
F
GREEN
THERMOSTAT
EARTHING
BRACKET
BLACK
4 7
9 6
B
AA11
B10 B9
B6
BTB4
B6
B6
A11
A9 & A10
A1 A10
A3
B11
A12
B1B1
A12
M
PB
PB
CAPAC-
ITOR
B11
B12
B9/
B10
REVERSING
TIMER
UPPER
HEATER
LOWER
WHITE
WHITE
BA

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