Electrolux EWMGD65HIW - 8.0 cu. Ft. Gas Dryer Service Manual

15995420543 January 2005White-WestinghouseELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICASERVICE MANUAL5.75 Cu. Ft. DryerGas & ElectricGood and BetterMode

10QUICK REFERENCE SHEETComponent Resistances*Drive motor (120 volt, 60 Hz, 1/4 h.p. 1725 rpm)Motor Start WindingMotor Run WindingHeating ElementContro

11SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR ELECTRIC MODELSCAUTION: DISCONNECT ELECTRIC CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING. LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TODISCONNECTION WHEN SERVIC

12SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR GAS MODELSCAUTION: DISCONNECT ELECTRIC CURRENT BEFORE SERVICING. LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TODISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CO

137. Press START to begin cycle.• To pause the cycle or change settings, pressPAUSE/CANCEL once.To resume the cycle,press START again.• To stop or cha

14NormalSelect this Auto Dry cycle for cotton items.Perm PressSelect this Auto Dry cycle to dry cotton items and blendswith a no-iron finsh.DelicatesS

15Dryer FeaturesControl (Control Lock)To avoid having someone accidentally start or stop thedryer, press OPTIONS and SELECT at the same timeunti

16DRYER SETTING CHARTThese temperatures, dryness levels and options are available with the following cyclesTowelsNormalPerm PressDelicate QuickTouch U

17SECTION B - OWNERS GUIDE For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion

18 Do not operate the dryer if the lint screenis blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheatingand damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer

19packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer toINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed groundingprocedures. If the dryer is moved to

2ATTENTION!!!This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanicaltraining and a level of knowledge of these subjects ge

20FeaturesEnd of Cycle SignalA signal will sound at the end of the cycle and periodicallyduring Press Saver at the volume level selected. (somemodels)

21Common Drying ProblemsMany drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, andfabric damage.

22Care and Cleaning To reduce risk of fire or serious injury topersons or property, comply with the basic warningslisted in Important Safety Instructi

23Avoid ServiceChecklistBefore calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The listincludes common occurrences that are

24Avoid ServiceChecklistBefore calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includescommon occurrences that are

25THE CONSUMER WILL BERESPONSIBLE FOR:Costs of service calls that are listed under IMPORTANTRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER.*Costs of the technician&

26 For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal i

27GAS DryerCIRCUIT - Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused with a15 amp. maximum time delay fuse or circuit breaker.POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 120 volt

28 If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, somefine lint will be expelled into the laundry area. Anaccumulation of lint in any area of the home can cr

29EXHAUST DIRECTIONAll dryers shipped from the factory are set up for rearexhausting. However, on electric dryers, exhausting canbe to the right or le

3SAFE SERVICING PRACTICES 2QUICK REFERENCE SHEET 7Serial nameplate location 7Serial number breakdown 7Tech sheet location 7Function test sequence

300" (00" (00" (00" (00" (0cm)cm)cm)cm)cm)1" (2.541" (2.541" (2.541" (2.541" (2.54cm)cm)cm)cm)cm)NOT

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32MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION1. Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, notbeneath the mobile home) using metal ducting thatwill not support combustio

33“Window Door” Reversal Instructions:1. Open the dryer door. Remove the four hinge hole plugsfrom the left side of the door opening. Retain the plugs

347. Lay the door on a flat surface and support the edgesof the door to keep it from turning. Apply moderatedownward pressure on the lens with both h

35ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONELECTRIC Dryers The following are specificrequirements for proper and safe electricalinstallation of your dryer. Failure to f

363. Remove the green neutral ground wire from thegreen ground screw located above the terminalblock.4. Thread a U.L. approved 30 amp power cord, NEMA

377. Place these instructions in a location near the dryerfor future reference.REPLACEMENT PARTSIf replacements parts are needed for your dryer, conta

38SECTION D - Washer & DryerPedestal Installation InstructionsIMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. This kit is intended to be installed

393. Remove the front service panel from the washer.Using two or more people, carefully lift thewasher onto the pedestal and set flush againstthe rear

4Tools and materials required for installation 27Electrical requirements 27Electric dryers 27Gas dryers 27Exhaust system requirements 27Exhaust direct

407. Install a rubber washer, flat washer and hex nutonto the carriage bolt. Tighten the hex nut.8. Repeat installation of bolt/spacer assembly for th

413. Attach the front brackets to the pedestal withfour #8 screws (2 per bracket).NOTE: If dryer was previously installed,disconnect power cord and ve

426. With the pedestal drawer open for better access,install the two #10 screws through the frontbrackets in the pedestal into the service panelbracke

43SECTION E - HOW THECOMPONENTS WORKClothes dryers remove moisture from clothes by pullingair, either warmed or room temperature, through theclothes w

44Once inside the dryer cavity, the air is drawn betweenthe rear wall of the dryer and the plenum. The holes inthe plenum allow the air to be drawn ac

45The air passes through the drum, picking up moistureand is drawn though the lint filter into the ductwork at thefront of the dryer.The air enters th

46Restrictions:Restrictions can occur any place in the airflow system,but the most common are:1. Installing the dryer in a small inclosed area; suchas

47Drive Motor Circuit:When power is connected to the dryer, line 1 is appliedthrough the thermal limiter (a non-resettable fusemounted on the rear wal

48the dryer from overheating if the contacts of the RL 2 failclosed. The contacts of the high limit thermostat,normally closed, are set to open at a t

49is closed the COM terminal is connected to terminal NOof the door switch. From terminal NO, power is appliedto terminal J4-2 of the control board a

5Electrical Operation (Gas Dryers Models) 48Electronic control board circuits 48Drive motor circuit 48Temperature sensing circuit 49The heating circui

50Since it takes less magnetic force to hold a solenoidopen than it does to open it, the first solenoid remainsopen when the current through the boost

51SECTION F - TROUBLESHOOTINGModel Differences:• Better models have a digital display.• Good models do not have a digital display.Failure CodesThe ele

52Error code chartError code Fault condition ActionE 10 Communication failure. Clear code, exit mode and start dryer. If theerror persists, replace t

53TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHARTSNOTE: Always check the wiring and pin/plug connectors before replacing any component.NOTE: If a fault code is displayed

54Dryer completelyinoperative.Does the control beep orthe LED flash when thestart button is pushed.?No.Defective householdpower supply orbroken wire b

55Gas dryer completely inoperative.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Note: If a fault code is displayed the dryer will not operate.Dryer co

56Drive motor runs butdrum does not turn.Electric and Gas dryers; blower motor runs but drum does not turn.Note: Always check wiring to the components

57Electric dryer not heatingproperly.Electric dryers not heating properly (Possible E 5b)Note: Always check wiring to the components.Program the dryer

58Gas dryer not heatingproperly.Gas dryers not heating properly. (Possible E 5b)Note: Always check wiring to the components.Check the burner areafor s

59Electric dryers; drive motor runs but dryer does not heat.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Drive motor runs butdryer does not heat.Progra

6Removing the high limit thermostat 71Removing the thermal limiter (Electric dryers) 71Removing the heating element assembly (Electric dryers) 72Remov

60Drive motor runs butdryer does not heat.Gas dryers; drive motor runs but dryer does not heat.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Remove powe

61Electric and Gas dryers; clothes not dry in auto cycle.Note: Always check wiring to the components.Clothes not dry in theauto cycle.Check that the d

62and (2) screws In the rear.2. Remove the (2) screws, slide the top back about1/2 inch and lift the top off.Removing the temp knob:1. The temp knob h

632. Remove the (4) screws, (2) on each side, holding theconsole to the front panel and roll the consoleforward.3. Disconnect the wiring from the cont

642. Using pliers squeeze the lock rim of the knob shaftand pull the knob out the front.Removing the loading door:1. Open the door and while supportin

652. Separate the panels on the hinge and slide the innerpanel out from behind the flange of the outer panel.Removing the door handle:1. Separate the

663. Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switchand push it out the front.Removing the front panel:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supp

67Replacing the upper door catch:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.2. Using a common screwdriver release the sp

682. Remove the top and disconnect the wires from thelight socket.3. Remove the light bulb, squeeze the tabs on the sideof the socket and push the soc

69Removing the vane from the drum:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Open the door, remove the top panel, remove the (2)screws holding

7QUICK REFERENCE SHEET1. Serial nameplate location: on the frontpanel at the left side of the dryer dooropening.2. Serial number breakdown.3. Tech sh

704. Use the belt to raise rear of the drum to release theball from the hitch and move the drum out the front.Removing the belt:1. Disconnect the drye

71Removing the high limit thermostat:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the top panel.2. Disconnect the (2) wires and remove the

72Removing the heating element assembly:(Electric dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the drum.2. Disconnect the (2) wires

73Removing the idler pulley:1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the rear access panel.2. Release the belt from the motor pulley a

74Removing the ignitor: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andunplug the igniter harness.2. The igniter is held to the burner

75Removing the gas valve coils: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply andremove the front panel.2. Disconnect the wires from the

76Removing the manifold pipe: (Gas dryers)1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply.2. Turn the gas supply off and disconnect the gassupply from

775. Remove the (2) screws holding the manifold pipeto the base and lift the pipe out.Removing the vent pipe: (Gas dryers)1. Remove the (1) screw hold

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8Function test sequenceThis is a functional test for the dryer. To activate thismode, perform the following steps:1. Digital Display Models: Turn the

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9QUICK REFERENCE SHEETSPECIFICATIONElectricalVolts 120/208 or 120/240Amps (circuit)Motor wattageHeat input (Watts @ 240 VAC)Heat input (BTU/Hr.)Auto.