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U.S.A. Website: http://us.lgservice.com Canadian Website: http://lg.ca 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. MODEL : DLEX7177WM / DLEX8377WM DLEX7177RM / DLEX8377NM...
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July. 2007 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No. : 3828EL3005N...
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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.
SPECIFICATIONS I Name: Electric and Gas Dryer I Power supply: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed information. I Size: 27 X 29.9 X 38.7 (inch) I Dryer capacity: IEC 7.3 cu.ft. I Weight: 126(Ibs) ❋ Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer. I ACCESSORIES Dryer rack (1 each) Stacking kit (1 each)
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DLEX7177WM DLEX7177RM REMARK ITEM DLGX7188WM DLGX7188RM Color Blue White Candy Apple Red Material & Top Plate Porcelain Finish Door Trim Chromate POWER SUPPLY 120V/240V 60Hz (26A) MOTOR 250W (4.5A) AC 120V ELECTRICITY HEATER 5400W (22.5A) AC 240V (ELECTRIC MODEL) CONSUMPTION...
FEATURES AND BENEFITS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Dryer Rack Installation Instructions Put the dryer rack into Check and be sure that the Open the door. the drum front of the rack is properly Hold the dryer rack seated behind the lint filter. with both hands.
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Stacking Kit Installation Instructions To ensure safe and secure installation, please observe the instructions below. Secure the side bracket to the washer with WARNING a screw on the back of the bracket. Repeat Steps 2, 3, & 4 for the other side. Do not attempt this alone! At least two people are required to lift and position the dryer on top of a washing...
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Attach the double-faced tape of the bracket to the After removing the protective covering from the ※ ※ For washer, dryer, and combo LG 27” dryer as shown so the bent parts of the brackets adhesive surface, align the screw holes in the...
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Electric Dryer Only Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 4-wire receptacle 4-wire connection : Direct wire (NEMA type14-30R) Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and Use the instructions under option 1 if your home (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R).
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3-wire connection : Direct wire Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, • lf your local codes or ordinances do not allow the (2) mobile homes, and (3) recreational vehicles, and use of a 3 wire connection, or you are installing (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through your dryer in a mobile home, you must use a 4-...
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Option 3: Optional 3-wire Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with connection. a Power Supply Cord • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the lf your local codes or ordinances permit the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this neutral wire, use these instructions.
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3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY) For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the 3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped stainless steel connector.
DRYER CYCLE PROCESS Default Conditions of operation and termination Drying Cooling Wrinkle care Cycle Temp- Display erature time Electro- Temp- Default Temp- Level Time sensor Control time Control** 68 ± 4°C 47 ± 5°C HEAVY DUTY HIGH (Normal) 54min Saturation (5min) COTTON/ 66 ±...
COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION When checking the Component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. CAUTION Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 1. Thermal cut off Measure resistance of terminal If thermal fuse is open must •...
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 7. Heater Measure resistance of the • Electric type following terminal Terminal: 1 (COM) - 2 Resistance value: 10Ω Terminal: 1 (COM) - 3 Resistance value: 10Ω Terminal: 2 - 3 Resistance value: 20Ω 8.
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Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 13. Outlet Thermostat Measure resistance of terminal • Gas type (Auto reset) to terminal • Gas funnel Resistance value ≒ ∞ Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) Continuity < 1Ω Close at 158 ± 9°F (70 ± 5°C) •...
MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC When checking Component, be sure to turn Power off, then do voltage discharge sufficiently. NOTE Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE RUN MODE (When Motor does not operate) (Motor operates) Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch (Pull Drive forward)
DIAGNOSTIC TEST 1. This TEST should be used for Factory test /Service test. Do not use this DIAGNOSTIC TEST other than specified. 2. Activating the Heater manually with the Door open may trip the Thermostat attached to the Heater, therefore do not activate it manually.
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Test 1 120V AC Electrical supply When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an Caution electric shock. Trouble Symptom No power was applied to Controller. (LED,LCD Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. •...
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Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an electric shock. Trouble Symptom Check the Tab Relays Connection properly. Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. 1.Power Connection < Table1 > : Connection of the Tab Relay with Heater (Elec) Tab Relay 1 Tab Relay 2 Heater 1 Heater 2...
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< Table 2 > : Connection of Tab Relay with PCB ASSEMBLY (Gas) Remark Color Harness Blue Wire Check the Matching color Between Harness wire and Tab Relay. Black Connector Housing (Black Housing – Black Tab Relay) Black Wire Connector Housing Tap relay 1 3.
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Test 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with the Ground.) During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 Error occur. Trouble Symptom During operation, Heater would not turn off, or remains on.
Test 3 Motor test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Drum will not rotate; No fan will function; No Heater will work. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
Test 4 Moisture sensor Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Degree of dryness does not match with Dry Level. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
Test 5 Door switch test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Door Opening is not sensed.(During operation, when opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously) Door Close is not sensed.
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Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer.
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Test 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer. Measurement Condition With dryer power on Power On &...
Test 8 Semi Conductor Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Degree of Resistance is not in 300°æ30 Ω Trouble Symptom Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) Changing orifices and gas valve adjustments improperly can result in an Warning explosion and/or fire. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Initially , Natural Gas mode is set. Propane Gas Orifice is on sale as a Service Part to authorized servicers only.
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GAS VALVE FLOW START KEY PUSH VALVE 1 ON (VALVE 2 OFF) IGNITER ON IGNITER TEMPERATURE ABOUT FLAME DETECT OPEN VALVE 2 ON GAS IGNITION FLAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING VALVE 2 OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE Adjustment Screw START VALVE 1 IGNITER FLAME...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. WARNING ! TOP PLATE When you disassemble the top plate, be sure to take gloves and careful plate’s edge. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
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PANEL DRAWER ASSEMBLY After pulling out the drawer, lift out the water tank. Remove 2 screws on the control panel.
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CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY WARNING ! When you disassemble the control panel, be sure to take gloves and careful panel frame’s edge. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Remove 1 screw on the control panel frame. Disconnect the connectors. Pull the control panel assembly upward and then forward.
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COVER CABINET WARNING ! When you disassemble the door switch connector, be sure to take gloves and careful cabinet edge. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Disassemble the top plate. Disassemble the control panel assembly. Disassemble the door assembly. Remove 2 screws.
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GUIDE ASM Remove 2 screws on the frame body. Push the Guide ASM to the back side and then lift it. Separate hoses from the pump and generator. Lift a pump and a generator up.
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FRAME BODY & PANEL FRAME Remove 4 screws on the frame body and then disassemble the frame body. Remove 4 screws on the panel frame and then disassemble the panel frame.
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TUB DRUM [FRONT] WARNING ! When you disassemble the lamp connector, be sure to take gloves and careful cabinet edge. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Disassemble the top plate. Remove Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door lamp and electrode sensor connector.
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DRYER EXHAUST CHANGE Remove a screw and the exhaust duct. 2-1. Detach and remove a knockout at the botton, left or right side as desired. (Right Side Vent not available on Gas dryer) ① ① , ② ② , ③ ③ the order of work. 2-2.
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FILTER ASSEMBLY Remove the filter. Remove 3 screws. Remove the Cover Grid. Disconnect the electrode sensor. BLOWER HOUSING Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cabinet Cover and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover (Air guide). Remove the bolt and washer.
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AIR DUCT Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet. Remove the filter and 2 screws. Remove the air duct. ROLLERS Disassemble the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum [Rear]. Disconnect the Air duct from the Tub Drum [Front].