Whirlpool DryAire LMA1053L User manual

CONSUMER SERVICES TECHNICAL
EDUCATION GROUP PRESENTS
L-72
JOB AID
Part No. 8178202
DryAire
DRYING CABINET
Model LMA1053L
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made
on our products by anyone other than Authorized ervice Technicians.
FORWARD
This Whirlpool Job Aid, “DryAire™ Drying Cabinet,” (Part No. 8178202), provides the technician
with information on the installation, operation, and service of the DryAire™ Drying Cabinet. It is to
be used as a training Job Aid and ervice Manual.
The Wiring Diagram used in this Job Aid is typical and should be used for training purposes only.
Always use the Wiring Diagram supplied with the product when servicing the unit.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The goal of this Job Aid is to provide detailed information that will enable the service technician to
properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Whirlpool DryAire™ Drying Cabinet.
The objectives of this Job Aid are to:
• Understand and follow proper safety precautions.
• uccessfully troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions.
• uccessfully perform necessary repairs.
• uccessfully return the Drying Cabinet to its proper operational status.
Copyright © 2002, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
afety First ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Model & erial Number Designations ............................................................................................. 1-2
Model & erial Number Label & Wiring Diagram Locations ........................................................... 1-3
pecifications .................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Whirlpool DryAire Drying Cabinet Warranty ................................................................................... 1-5
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Mounting The Cabinet ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
Changing The Door wing .............................................................................................................. 2-2
PRODUCT OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Drying Clothes................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Controls & witches ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
COMPONENT ACCESS ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Removing The Component Panel ................................................................................................... 4-2
Removing The High Limit Thermostat And The Heater .................................................................. 4-3
Removing The Timer ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
Removing The Blower Assembly, The Thermostat & Temperature ensor ................................... 4-5
Removing The Relay ...................................................................................................................... 4-6
Removing The Push-To- tart & Door witches ............................................................................. 4-7
Removing The Component Panel-Mounted Terminal Block........................................................... 4-8
Removing The Power Cord And Cabinet-Mounted Terminal Block ............................................... 4-9
Removing The Cabinet Door ........................................................................................................ 4-10
COMPONENT TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
High Limit Thermostat ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Heater ............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Fan Motor ........................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Thermostat ...................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Timer ............................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Door & Push-To- tart (PT ) witches............................................................................................ 5-3
WIRING DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................................. 6-1
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
GENERAL
SAFETY FIRST
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this Job Aid and on the appliance. Always
read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY &
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
WARNING
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MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
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MODEL NUMBER L M A 10 5 3 L Q 0
INTERNATIONAL ALE IND.
OR MARKETING CHANNEL
IF PRE ENT
PRODUCT GROUP:
L = DOME TIC LAUNDRY
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
M = DRYING CABINET
FEATURE CODE 1:
A = BUILT-IN VER ION
FEATURE CODE 2:
FIRST DIGIT
1 = CYCLE 1 THROUGH 9
SECOND DIGIT
0 = TIME DRY ONLY
FEATURE CODE 3:
1 TO 7 = TEMPERATURE ELECTION
FEATURE CODE 4:
3 = REGULAR CAPACITY
YEAR OF INTRODUCTION:
L = 2002, M = 2003
COLOR CODE:
Q = WHITE-ON-WHITE
T = BI CUIT-ON-BI CUIT
ENGINEERING CHANGE (NUMERIC)
SERIAL NUMBER M A M 04 54321
DIVISION RESPONSIBILITY
M = MARION, OH
MANUFACTURING SOURCE
A = NIMO-VERKEN AB
YEAR OF PRODUCTION:
M = 2002
WEEK OF PRODUCTION:
04 = 4th WEEK
PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER

MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL
& WIRING DIAGRAM LOCATIONS
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Wiring Diagram
Model & erial Number Label

SPECIFICATIONS
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Model No. LMA1053LQ, T
Color Q = White, T = Biscuit
Dimensions/Weight:
Overall Height 170.8 cm (67-1/4″)
Cabinet Width 59.5 cm (23-1/2″)
Cabinet Depth 61 cm (24″)
Capacity (dry load) 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs.)
Weight 56 kg (123 lbs.)
Cycle Configuration:
Temperature Room Temperature to 65.6°C (150°F)
Time Selection 0 - 4 Hrs.
General:
Voltage 120 VAC
Amperage 12 Amps (max.)
Drainage Capacity .02 kg/min (0.6 oz/min)
Heating Element Rating 1200 Watts
Overheating Cutout Yes
Motor Rating 35 Watts
Fan Capacity 10 CFM (180 Cu. Meter-Per-Hr.)
Exhaust Vent Location Top Of Unit
Reversible Door Yes
Racks 3 Slide Out, 2 Foldable
Color White
Warranty 1 Year, Parts & Labor

WHIRLPOOL DryAire™ DRYING CABINET WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF
PURCHA E.
LENGTH OF
WARRANTY:
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
ome states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your
authorized Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, help can be found by checking the “Assistance Or ervice” section of the Use and Care Guide,
or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center telephone number, 1 800 253 1301, from anywhere in the
U. .A.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR:
A. ervice calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the unit.
2. Replace house fuses or correct house
wiring.
3. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when the unit is used in other than
normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. The unit is designed to
be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to the unit caused by accident, al-
teration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of
God, or use of products not approved by
Whirlpool.
E. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to the
unit.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR:
F P® replacement parts and
repair labor costs to correct
defects in materials or work-
manship. ervice must be
provided by a Whirlpool-
designated service company.
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