LG DLE1501W User manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER

SERVICE MANUAL

CAUTION

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO

PROPERLY DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS AND TO SAFELY

PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE ON THESE DRYERS.

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DLE1501W DLG1501W

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.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the

use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual

could result in property damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING !

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing skill and experience in

electrical, electronic, and mechanical appliance repair. 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

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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.

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Use an anti-static wrist strap. onnect 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.

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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.

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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.

CONTENTS

1. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4

2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS .................................................................................................. 6

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... 6

4. DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ................................................................................................... 10

5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ............................................................................11

6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC .............................................................................. 14

7. WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................................................................... 15

8. FLOW SENSOR FUNCTION ............................................................................................. 16

8-1. FLOW SENSOR ...................................................................................................... 16

8-2. INSTALLATION TEST ................................................................................................ 17

8-3. TROUBLESHOOTING FOR FLOW SENSOR DRYER ................................................... 19

9. DIAGNOSTIC TEST .......................................................................................................... 20

9-1. TEST 1 120V AC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ..................................................................... 21

9-2. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST - MEASURE WITH POWER OFF ....................................... 22

9-3. TEST 3 MOTOR TEST .............................................................................................. 23

9-4. TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR ................................................................................... 24

9-5. TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST .................................................................................. 25

9-6. TEST 6 HEATER SWITCH TEST - ELECTRIC TYPE ........................................................ 26

9-7. TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - GAS TYPE ...................................................................... 27

10. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ......................................... 28

11. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................... 30

12. EXPLODED VIEW............................................................................................................ 37

12-1-1. CONTROL PANEL AND PLATE ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC TYPE .................................... 37

12-1-2. CONTROL PANEL AND PLATE ASSEMBLY: GAS TYPE .................................... 38

12-2-1. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY:ELECTRIC TYPE .................................................... 39

12-2-2. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY:GAS TYPE .................................................. 40

12-3-1. DRUM AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC TYPE ................................................. 41

12-3-2. DRUM AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY: GAS TYPE ........................................................ 42

1SPECIFICATIONS

Name: Electric and Gas Dryer

Power supply: Refer to the rating label on the dryer.

Gas: 120 VAC Electric: 240VAC

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

Size: 27”X 403/16

”X 29”(inch)

Dryer capacity: IEC 7.3 cu.ft.

Weight: Gas 136.4 Ibs (61.89kg)

Electric 133.7lbs (60.63kg)

See page 6 of this manual for usage instruction.

Dryer rack (1 each)

ACCESSORY

(Optional accessory)

Sound levels

3(High/Low/off)

ITEM DLE1501W DLG1501W REMARK

Blue White

Color

ELEC.

GAS

Top Plate

Door Trim

ELECTRICITY

CONSUMPTION

MOTOR

HEATER

LAMP

GAS VALVE

CONTROL TYPE

DRUM CAPACITY

Weight (lbs) - Net

No. of Programs

No. of Dry Options

No. of Temperature Controls

Moisture

Temperature

No. of Dry Levels

Reversible Door

Drum

Child Lock

Interior Light

Product (WxHxD)

Packing (WxHxD)

Sensor

POWER

SUPPLY

Material &

Finish

Silver

120/240V 60Hz (26A)/120/208V 60Hz (23A)

120V/60Hz (11.5A)

250W (4.5A)

5400W (22.5A)

4100W (21A)

15 W (0.2A)

13 W (0.11A) x 2

Electronic

7.3 cu.ft.

Gas 136.4Ibs (61.89kg), Electric 133.7lbs (60.63kg)

Available

Alcosta

Available

”

403/16

”

x 29

”

(inch)

”

403”

x 30

”

(inch)

AC 120V

AC 240V(ELECTRIC MODEL)

AC 208V(ELECTRIC MODEL)

AC 120V

DC 12V

AC 120V(GAS MODEL)

INLET VALVE 14

Thermistor

Electrode sensor

2FEATURES AND BENEFITS

3INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Open the door.

Hold the dryer rack

with both hands.

Put the dryer rack into

the drum Check and be sure that the

front of the rack is properly

seated behind the lint filter.

* Optional accessory

lf your local codes or ordinances permit the

connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the

neutral wire, use these instructions. If your local

codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of

a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire,

use the instructions under Section 3: Optional

3-wire connection.

1. Connect the neutral (white or center) wire (B) to

the center, silver colored, screw (A) and tighten

securely.

2. Connect the other two power cord wires (red and

black) to the left and right terminal block screws

and tighten securely.

3. Tighten the strain relief screws (C) securely.

Use the instructions under option 1 if your home

homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R).

Use the instructions under option 2 or 3 if your

home has a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R).

Use option 2 if local codes and ordinances permit

the connection of a chassis ground to the neutral

connector. If this is not permitted, use option 3.

4-wire receptacle

Review the following options to determine

the appropriate electrical connection for

your home:

(NEMA type14-30R)

(NEMA type10-30R)

3-wire receptacle

Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with

a Power Supply Cord

3. Connect the ground wire (green) of the power

cord to the external ground screw. Remove the

neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to

center screw.

4. Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened

and that all terminal block nuts are tight and the

power cord is in the right position.

2. Connect the red and black wires to the left and

right terminal block screws.

1. Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power

cord to the center terminal block screw.

•If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the

use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing

your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4-

wire connection.

Option 1: 4-wire connection with

a Power supply cord.

For further assistance, refer to section on

Gas Requirements.

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.

Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY)

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 LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer

to section on Gas Requirements.

1New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector

- Use only if allowed by local codes (Use

Design A.G.A. Certified Connector)

2”NPT Pipe Plug (for checking inlet gas

pressure)

3Equipment Shut-Off Valve

-Installed within 6’(1.8 m) of dryer

4 Black Iron Pipe

Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) – Use ” pipe

Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) – Use ” pipe

5” NPT Gas Connection

1/8

3/8

1/2

3/8

Connect Inlet Hose (Only for Steam model)

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XPP

4DRYER CYCLE PROCESS

* Sensor dry: Dry Level is set by users.

** Manual dry: Temperature control is set by users.

Default settings can be adjusted by users.

28min

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