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Website:http://www.LGservice.com [For U.S.A] www.lg.ca [For Canada] ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE. MODEL : DLE5977W/DLG5988W DLE5977B/DLG5988B DLE3777W/DLG3788W...
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Feb. 2004 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828EL3005A...
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. 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 DLE5977W DLE5977B DLE3777W REMARK ITEM DLG5988W DLG5988B DLG3788W Color Blue White Black Blue White Material & Top Plate Porcelain Painted Finishes Door Trim Chromate + STS Deco Blue White POWER SUPPLY 120V / 240V 60Hz (26A) MOTOR 250W (4.5A)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Review the following options to determine the appropriate electrical connection for your home: 3-wire receptacle 4-wire connection : Direct wire (NEMA type10-30R) Important : The places where a 4-wire connection is needed are , for example, mobile homes and areas Use the instructions at this section if your home has that local codes do not admit the use of 3-wire a 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) and you...
4. Put the hooked shape ends of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and squeeze the hook together and screw tightly. 5. Put the hooked shaped ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws(hooked end facing right) and squeeze the hooked ends together and screw tightly.
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Option 1: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord 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.
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Option 2: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord. • lf 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.
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Option 3: Optional 3-wire connection. • If your local codes or ordinances do not allow the connection of a frame-grounding conductor to the neutral wire, use the instructions under this section. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance neutral ground wire (white) from external ground connector screw.
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...
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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 Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) Resistance value ∞ 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)
PWB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LAY-OUT MODEL DISPLAY AS DIAGNOSTIC TEST OPTION PART MODEL P/No DISPLAY OP 1 OP 2 OP 3 OP 4 OP 5 OP 6 DLE5977W/B 18:FO 6871EC1115A DLG5988W/B 19:FO 6871EC1115B DLE3777W 18:F1 6871EC1115C DLG3788W 19:F1 6871EC1115D PWB ASSEMBLY LAY-OUT...
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.
Test 1 120VAC 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, Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. •...
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;...
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.
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 &...
CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) Warning After Natural Gas Setting, applying Propane Gas Orifice or wrong use of Natural Gas Orifice will result in 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 IGNITE ON IGNITE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 370”F FRAME DETECT OPEN IGNITE OFF “VALVE 2” ON GAS IGNITION FRAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING “VALVE 2” OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE START VALVE 1 IGNITER FRAME OPEN...
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. Remove 3 screws on the plate upper. Push the top plate Open the top plate...
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Remove 2 screw on the control panel frame. Disconnect the connectors. Pull the control panel assembly. Remove 9 screws on the PWB(PCB) assembly, display. Remove 4 screws on the PWB(PCB) assembly, main. Disassemble the control panel assembly.
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Open the top plate. Open the control panel assembly. Open the door assembly. Remove 2 screws. Remove 4 screws from upper side. Disconnect the harness of door switch.
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Open the top plate. Remove Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door lamp and electro sensor connector. Remove 4 screws. Disassemble the Tub Drum [Front]. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub drum [front]. Disengage belt from motor and idler pulleys. Carefully remove Drum out through front of dryer.
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Remove screw & exhaust duct. PORTION “A” Detach and remove the bottom, left or right side knockout as desired. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the DUCT blower housing, and attach the duct to the base. TAPE Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.
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Remove the filter. Remove 3 screws. Pull the grill. Disconnect electro sensor. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover(Air guide). Remove the bolt and washer. Pull the fan. Disconnect the motor clamp and motor.
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Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet. Remove filter and 2 screws. Pull the air duct towards the front. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum [Rear]. Disconnect Air duct from the Tub Drum [Front].
¡Æ Note : S(Safety Parts), AL(Alternative parts) L G M O D E L : T D - V 10050E, TD- V 10051E MODEL P/N DESCRIPTION DLE5977W DLE3777W A500 CABINET ASSEMBLY 3091EL0003A...
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CAUTION : Before replacing any part of these components, read carefully the safety precautions in this manual. ¡Æ Note : S(Safety Parts), AL(Alternative parts) L G M O D E L : T D - V 10050G, TD- V 10051G MODEL P/N DESCRIPTION DLG5988W...