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MODEL : DLE2516W/DLG2526W/DLE3733 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 : DLE2516W/DLG2526W/DLE3733 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.
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... metal in the appliance. Touch your gas supplier from its use. ! Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its package, touch the anti-static bag to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL...
... metal in the appliance. Touch your gas supplier from its use. ! Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its package, touch the anti-static bag to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL...
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...TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - DIAGNOSTIC TEST ...20 9-1. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY 40 12-3-1. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: GAS MODEL 42 13. SPECIFICATIONS ...4 2. DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ...13 5. ELECTRIC MODEL 28 9-7. CONTROL LAYOUT ...18 8. CONTENTS 1. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 14 6. TEST 1 120V AC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 21 9-2. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS 30 11. TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR 26 9-5. EXPLODED VIEW ...39 12-1. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST 24 9-3. TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST 27 9-6. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 32 12. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC MODEL...
...TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - DIAGNOSTIC TEST ...20 9-1. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY 40 12-3-1. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: GAS MODEL 42 13. SPECIFICATIONS ...4 2. DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ...13 5. ELECTRIC MODEL 28 9-7. CONTROL LAYOUT ...18 8. CONTENTS 1. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION 14 6. TEST 1 120V AC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 21 9-2. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS 30 11. TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR 26 9-5. EXPLODED VIEW ...39 12-1. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST 24 9-3. TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST 27 9-6. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 32 12. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC MODEL...
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of Dry Levels Sound levels Sensor Moisture Temperature Reversible Door Drum Dryer Rack Child Lock Interior Light Product (WxHxD) Packing (WxHxD) DLE2516W / DLG2526W Blue White Porcelain Silver Spray 120V/240V 60Hz (... 44.1" x 31.3" 5 REMARK AC 120V AC 240V (ELECTRIC MODEL) AC 120V AC 120V (GAS MODEL) Electrode sensor Thermistor Net/Gross No. of Dry Options No. ITEM Material & Finish Color Top Plate Door Trim POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION MOTOR HEATER LAMP GAS VALVE CONTROL TYPE DRUM CAPACITY Weight (lbs) - of Programs No. of Temperature Controls No.
of Dry Levels Sound levels Sensor Moisture Temperature Reversible Door Drum Dryer Rack Child Lock Interior Light Product (WxHxD) Packing (WxHxD) DLE2516W / DLG2526W Blue White Porcelain Silver Spray 120V/240V 60Hz (... 44.1" x 31.3" 5 REMARK AC 120V AC 240V (ELECTRIC MODEL) AC 120V AC 120V (GAS MODEL) Electrode sensor Thermistor Net/Gross No. of Dry Options No. ITEM Material & Finish Color Top Plate Door Trim POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION MOTOR HEATER LAMP GAS VALVE CONTROL TYPE DRUM CAPACITY Weight (lbs) - of Programs No. of Temperature Controls No.
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... two people are required to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer. Be careful not to lift and position the dryer on a stable, even and solid floor as product installation instructions describe in the owner's manual. Repeat Steps 2, 3, & 4 for the other side. Push the front rail back against the stop on the side rail. 1 2 Stacking kit Place the washer firmly on top...
... two people are required to pinch fingers between the washer and dryer. Be careful not to lift and position the dryer on a stable, even and solid floor as product installation instructions describe in the owner's manual. Repeat Steps 2, 3, & 4 for the other side. Push the front rail back against the stop on the side rail. 1 2 Stacking kit Place the washer firmly on top...
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... at your home. Use option 2 if local codes and ordinances permit the connection of ground wire bared. you will be replaced. Connect neutral wire(white) of appliance and connect it to the neutral connector. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of power cord to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 5" (12.7 cm) 3-wire direct 31/2" (8.6 cm) If this type is available at...
... at your home. Use option 2 if local codes and ordinances permit the connection of ground wire bared. you will be replaced. Connect neutral wire(white) of appliance and connect it to the neutral connector. Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of power cord to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box 5" (12.7 cm) 3-wire direct 31/2" (8.6 cm) If this type is available at...
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... the power cord to center screw. 4. D E F a C b C 1. Remove the neutral ground wire of a 3 wire connection, or you must use of appliance and connect it to the external ground screw. 3-wire connection : Direct wire Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor. E 3. Connect the red and black wires to the left and a right terminal block screws. Make sure that all terminal block nuts are tight and the power cord is in order for (1) new branch-circuit installations...
... the power cord to center screw. 4. D E F a C b C 1. Remove the neutral ground wire of a 3 wire connection, or you must use of appliance and connect it to the external ground screw. 3-wire connection : Direct wire Important : Grounding through the neutral conductor. E 3. Connect the red and black wires to the left and a right terminal block screws. Make sure that all terminal block nuts are tight and the power cord is in order for (1) new branch-circuit installations...
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... necessary, for service or cleaning.) Tighten the strain relief screws (C) securely. 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. A B C 11 1. Connect the other two power cord wires (red and black) to the left and right terminal block screws and tighten securely. 3. Connect the other two power cord wires (red and black...
... necessary, for service or cleaning.) Tighten the strain relief screws (C) securely. 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. A B C 11 1. Connect the other two power cord wires (red and black) to the left and right terminal block screws and tighten securely. 3. Connect the other two power cord wires (red and black...
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... a 3/8" N.P.T. For L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Tighten all pipe connections (internal & external) for use with the type of gas in your laundry room. 3-2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at the factory for checking inlet gas pressure) 3 Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6' (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on Gas Requirements. 1 2 5 3 4 1 New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector - Use 3/8" pipe Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - gas connection. 2. Pipe Plug (for Natural Gas with a non-corrosive...
... a 3/8" N.P.T. For L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Tighten all pipe connections (internal & external) for use with the type of gas in your laundry room. 3-2. Remove the shipping cap from the gas connection at the factory for checking inlet gas pressure) 3 Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6' (1.8 m) of the dryer. Turn on Gas Requirements. 1 2 5 3 4 1 New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector - Use 3/8" pipe Longer than 20' (6.1 m) - gas connection. 2. Pipe Plug (for Natural Gas with a non-corrosive...
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... RED SAFETY THERMOSTAT OUTER COIL INNER COIL COM NO 1 2 GRAY NC 123 DOOR SWITCH WHITE LAMP YELLOW 1 2 3 BELT SWITCH 1 2 3 7 10 MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR BLUE HEATER 2 1 2 1 MOISTURE THERMISTOR SENSOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH BLOWER WHITE THERMOSTAT RED RED HI - LIMIT THERMOSTAT GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM POWER CORD L1 BLACK N WHITE GN/YL WHITE 1 WH1 TRANS BL2 3 1 ELECTRONIC CONTROL YL2 1 3 TAB RELAY BLACK BL3 123 NA6 6 5 4321 RED PINK WHITE...
... RED SAFETY THERMOSTAT OUTER COIL INNER COIL COM NO 1 2 GRAY NC 123 DOOR SWITCH WHITE LAMP YELLOW 1 2 3 BELT SWITCH 1 2 3 7 10 MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR BLUE HEATER 2 1 2 1 MOISTURE THERMISTOR SENSOR CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH BLOWER WHITE THERMOSTAT RED RED HI - LIMIT THERMOSTAT GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM POWER CORD L1 BLACK N WHITE GN/YL WHITE 1 WH1 TRANS BL2 3 1 ELECTRONIC CONTROL YL2 1 3 TAB RELAY BLACK BL3 123 NA6 6 5 4321 RED PINK WHITE...
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... power up Detective LED or LCD Thermistor open the door. Motor & Heater Off + Lamp On + "dE" or "Error" (THE DOOR IS Buzzer beeps seven times OPEN.PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY) Door switch Lamp During check, Motor on & Heater If the door is open . Displays Moisture Sensor Operation: If moisture sensor is open ) ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE 1. Proceed again with damp cloth. Unit must be used for Factory test /Service test. Current Temp. (5 ~ 70) ELECTRIC TYPE: Heater runs GAS TYPE: GAS Valve runs (Display the Temperature of Inside drum.) 4 times Motor, Heater...
... power up Detective LED or LCD Thermistor open the door. Motor & Heater Off + Lamp On + "dE" or "Error" (THE DOOR IS Buzzer beeps seven times OPEN.PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR COMPLETELY) Door switch Lamp During check, Motor on & Heater If the door is open . Displays Moisture Sensor Operation: If moisture sensor is open ) ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE 1. Proceed again with damp cloth. Unit must be used for Factory test /Service test. Current Temp. (5 ~ 70) ELECTRIC TYPE: Heater runs GAS TYPE: GAS Valve runs (Display the Temperature of Inside drum.) 4 times Motor, Heater...
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... properly connected. Check if Terminal Block and Power Cord are connected (Check Plug ). Test 1 120V AC Electrical supply Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to Terminal Center N (Natural) line? • Reconnect the controller. NO • Check the fuse or circuit breaker. • Check if Power NO Cord is the voltage 110V ~ 125V AC? Does Power Cord N (Natural) line match to and avoid an electric shock. YES Replace controIler. 21 Connector linked to the Controller and WH1(White Wire...
... properly connected. Check if Terminal Block and Power Cord are connected (Check Plug ). Test 1 120V AC Electrical supply Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to Terminal Center N (Natural) line? • Reconnect the controller. NO • Check the fuse or circuit breaker. • Check if Power NO Cord is the voltage 110V ~ 125V AC? Does Power Cord N (Natural) line match to and avoid an electric shock. YES Replace controIler. 21 Connector linked to the Controller and WH1(White Wire...
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... range of Power cord with metal to the 6 pin connector's Pin (Blue Wire) and Pin (Orange Wire) to turn off , measure the resistance. YES • Check if Control and the 6 pin connector are properly connected. • Replace Controller. Table 1. YES Check Harness-linking connector. Difference between terminals after separating Harness NO From Thermistor assembly Connector. • Replace Thermistor. Short with the Ground.) Trouble Symptom During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 Error occur. Air TEMP...
... range of Power cord with metal to the 6 pin connector's Pin (Blue Wire) and Pin (Orange Wire) to turn off , measure the resistance. YES • Check if Control and the 6 pin connector are properly connected. • Replace Controller. Table 1. YES Check Harness-linking connector. Difference between terminals after separating Harness NO From Thermistor assembly Connector. • Replace Thermistor. Short with the Ground.) Trouble Symptom During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 Error occur. Air TEMP...
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... check) • Check Controller connector. • Check if Door flame presses door switch knob. • Check Door Switch. • Check Harness connection. NO YES Is resistance below 1Ω between Connector WH (White wire) and BL2- (Brown wire)? Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer's Power Off, then measure resistance. 1 Idler Switch Lever Idler Switch Is resistance below 3Ω between Connector WH (White wire) and BL2- (Yellow wire)? Is resistance below 3Ω between terminals of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Drum...
... check) • Check Controller connector. • Check if Door flame presses door switch knob. • Check Door Switch. • Check Harness connection. NO YES Is resistance below 1Ω between Connector WH (White wire) and BL2- (Brown wire)? Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer's Power Off, then measure resistance. 1 Idler Switch Lever Idler Switch Is resistance below 3Ω between Connector WH (White wire) and BL2- (Yellow wire)? Is resistance below 3Ω between terminals of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Drum...
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... the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Degree of Table 2 during Diagnostic Test? 2. Is the measurement within the range of Table 2 NO when measuring the voltage in Electric load, is resistance below 1Ω? YES • Check Electro Load and Harness Connector. • Check Harnesslinking connector. • Replace Control and Check. NO YES Damping cloth When contacting cloth to Controller. Normal Condition Table 2. Metal or Wire When...
... the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Degree of Table 2 during Diagnostic Test? 2. Is the measurement within the range of Table 2 NO when measuring the voltage in Electric load, is resistance below 1Ω? YES • Check Electro Load and Harness Connector. • Check Harnesslinking connector. • Replace Control and Check. NO YES Damping cloth When contacting cloth to Controller. Normal Condition Table 2. Metal or Wire When...
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... wire) after taking Connector WH1,BL2 NO out from Controller. Check Harness-linking connector. 27 BK2 WH1 12 1 1 Measure while Door is open . YES • Door switch Check (Refer to Component testing.) • Check Lamp. (When opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously) Door Close is not sensed. (Drum motor will flash at 0.5 second intervals.) Measurement Condition After turning Dryer Power Off, measure resistance. YES • Door switch Check (Refer to Component testing.) Check Controller. Display will not operate. Check it...
... wire) after taking Connector WH1,BL2 NO out from Controller. Check Harness-linking connector. 27 BK2 WH1 12 1 1 Measure while Door is open . YES • Door switch Check (Refer to Component testing.) • Check Lamp. (When opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously) Door Close is not sensed. (Drum motor will flash at 0.5 second intervals.) Measurement Condition After turning Dryer Power Off, measure resistance. YES • Door switch Check (Refer to Component testing.) Check Controller. Display will not operate. Check it...
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... turning Power off , and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of measured resistance is below 1Ω between Heater terminal and below 18 ~ 22Ω? 3. Is resistance between Heater terminal and below 9 ~ 11Ω? Check if the value of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom While operating, Heating will not work. Drying time takes longer. Is resistance between terminal NO and at RUN condition. • Check Motor and replace...
... turning Power off , and do voltage discharge. (When discharging, contact the metal plug of measured resistance is below 1Ω between Heater terminal and below 18 ~ 22Ω? 3. Is resistance between Heater terminal and below 9 ~ 11Ω? Check if the value of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom While operating, Heating will not work. Drying time takes longer. Is resistance between terminal NO and at RUN condition. • Check Motor and replace...
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..., Valves are more than1.5 ~ 2.5kΩ? YES (Measure after 1 min, Igniter becomes reddish) YES NO • Check Igniter & Frame detect When measuring Valve 2 voltage, Value is more than DC 90V? Gas Type Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. Drying time takes longer. NO YES • Change Valve • Harness check • Controller change 29 Test 7 GAS Valve test - Trouble Symptom While operating, Heating...
..., Valves are more than1.5 ~ 2.5kΩ? YES (Measure after 1 min, Igniter becomes reddish) YES NO • Check Igniter & Frame detect When measuring Valve 2 voltage, Value is more than DC 90V? Gas Type Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. Drying time takes longer. NO YES • Change Valve • Harness check • Controller change 29 Test 7 GAS Valve test - Trouble Symptom While operating, Heating...
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... screw STEP 2 : ORIFICE CHANGE Orifice Close Adjustment screw Remove 2 screws. Replace Natural Gas orifice with Propane Gas orifice. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Propane Gas Orifice is set. 10 CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ! Disassemble the pipe assembly. Warning Changing orifices and gas valve adjustments improperly can result in an explosion and/or fire. Gas type Orifice P/No Marking Shape Natural Gas 4948EL4001B NCU Propane Gas 4948EL4002B PCU Kit contents: Orifice (Dia. = 1.613mm, for Propane Gas) Replace Label Instruction Sheet 30
... screw STEP 2 : ORIFICE CHANGE Orifice Close Adjustment screw Remove 2 screws. Replace Natural Gas orifice with Propane Gas orifice. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Propane Gas Orifice is set. 10 CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ! Disassemble the pipe assembly. Warning Changing orifices and gas valve adjustments improperly can result in an explosion and/or fire. Gas type Orifice P/No Marking Shape Natural Gas 4948EL4001B NCU Propane Gas 4948EL4002B PCU Kit contents: Orifice (Dia. = 1.613mm, for Propane Gas) Replace Label Instruction Sheet 30
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... 4986EL2004D 4986EL2004D 3457ER1006E 3457ER1006E A110 PANEL, CONTROL A130 PWB (PCB) ASSEMBLY 3720EL0002A 3720EL0002A 6871EC1121C 6871EC1121C A120 PWB (PCB) ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY A700 RACK A800 SIDE VENTING KIT 6871EC1120A 6871EC1120A 3750EL1001B 3750EL1001B 383EEL9001B 383EEL9001B 43 QTY 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before replacing any of these components, read the safety precautions in this manual. ¡Æ Note: S(Safety Parts), AL (Alternative parts) LG MODEL: TD-V10062E, TD-V10060E...
... 4986EL2004D 4986EL2004D 3457ER1006E 3457ER1006E A110 PANEL, CONTROL A130 PWB (PCB) ASSEMBLY 3720EL0002A 3720EL0002A 6871EC1121C 6871EC1121C A120 PWB (PCB) ASSEMBLY, DISPLAY A700 RACK A800 SIDE VENTING KIT 6871EC1120A 6871EC1120A 3750EL1001B 3750EL1001B 383EEL9001B 383EEL9001B 43 QTY 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before replacing any of these components, read the safety precautions in this manual. ¡Æ Note: S(Safety Parts), AL (Alternative parts) LG MODEL: TD-V10062E, TD-V10060E...