LG DLE2515 Service Manual

Apr. 2004 PRINTED IN KOREA

P/No.:3828EL3005B

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 : DLE2512W/DLG2522W

DLE2514W/DLG2524W

DLE2515S / DLG2525S

TD-V10062G

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.

! WARNING !

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Sensitive Electronics

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.

Use an anti-static wrist strap. Connect 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.

Before removing the part from its package, touch the anti-static bag to a green ground connection point or unpainted metal in the appliance.

Avoid touching electronic parts or terminal contacts; handle electronic control assembly by edges only. When repackaging failed electronic control assembly in anti-static bag, observe above instructions.

CONTENTS

1.	SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................	4
2.	FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................................................................................................	6
3.	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................	6
4.	DRYER CYCLE PROCESS .....................................................................................................	13
5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ..............................................................................		14
6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC..................................................................................		17
7. CONTROL LAYOUT ............................................................................................................		18
8. WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................		19
9.	DIAGNOSTIC TEST .............................................................................................................	20
	9-1. TEST 1 120VAC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY..........................................................................	21
	9-2. TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST .........................................................................................	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 MODEL.......................................................	26
	9-7. TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST - GAS MODEL.....................................................................	27
10. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) ...............................................		28
11. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................		30
12. EXPLODED VIEW ..............................................................................................................		37
	12-1. CONTROL PANEL & PLATE ASSEMBLY .......................................................................	37
	12-2. CABINET & DOOR ASSEMBLY...................................................................................	38
	12-3-1. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: ELECTRIC MODEL......................................................	39
	12-3-2. DRUM & MOTOR ASSEMBLY: GAS MODEL ............................................................	40
13. REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST.................................................................................................		41

1 SPECIFICATIONS

■Name: Electric and Gas Dryer

■Power supply: Please refer to the rating label regarding detailed

information.

■Size: 27 X 29.6 X 38.7 (inch)

■Dryer capacity: IEC 7.0 cu.ft.

■Weight: 126(Ibs)

Specifications are subject to change by manufacturer.

■ ACCESSORIES

Dryer rack (1 each)

Stacking kit (1 each)

Pedestal (1 each)

Purchased Separately

See page 6

See page 7

See page 8

DLE2512W

DLE2514W

DLE2515S

ITEM

DLG2522W

REMARK

DLG2524W

DLG2525S

TD-V10062G

Color

Blue White

Titaium

Material &

Top Plate

Painted

Finish

Door Trim

Silver

Blue White

Chrom

POWER SUPPLY

120V/240V 60Hz (26A)

ELECTRICITY

MOTOR

250W (4.5A)

AC 120V

HEATER

5400W (22.5A)

AC 240V(ELECTRIC MODEL)

CONSUMPTION

LAMP

15 W (125mA)

AC 120V

GAS VALVE

13 W (110mA) x 2

AC 120V (GAS MODEL)

CONTROL TYPE

Electronic

DRUM CAPACITY

7.0 cu.ft.

Weight (lbs) - Net/Gross

124/144

No. of Programs

No. of Dry Options

No. of Temperature Controls

No. of Dry Levels

Sound levels

High/Low/Off

Sensor

Moisture

Available

Electrode sensor

Temperature

Available

Thermistor

Reversible Door

Available

Drum

Double Coated Steel

Dryer Rack

Available

Child Lock

Avaiable

Interior Light

Avaiable

Product (WxHxD)

27" x 38 3/

" x 29 5/

Packing (WxHxD)

29 1/2" x 44 3/4 x 30 3/4

2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

3	INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Dryer Rack Installation Instructions

with both hands.

seated behind the lint filter.

Stacking Kit Installation Instructions

Screw both sides of the front rail to the side brackets.

• Do not use a stacking kit with a gas dryer in potentially unstable conditions like a mobile

home.

Pedestal Installation Instructions

4 Attachfter removingthe doubleth -protectivefaced tapecoveringof the bfromackettheto the dryeradhesiveas shownsurface,soalignthe thbentscrewpartsholesf thein bracketsthe alignbracketswithwiththetheedgematchingand canholesbe attachedin the pedestalto the pedestalbase andwithpressscrewsand press. the brackets against

the base and the dryer.

NOTE : Attach the lower side first.

5 Be sure to press the adhesive parts of the brackets firmly to the appliance.

1 Remove pedestal, installation hardware, and instructions from the shipping carton.

2 Position the dryer on top of the pedestal.

for washer/ combo for dryer

6 Install the eight (8) screws(supplied) to attach the brackets to the pedestal.

3 Remove the paper from the bracket.

NOTE: That the Pedestal hardware packet may include 2 sets of side brackets. Be sure to use the brackets marked for the dryer.

for dryer

for washer/ combo

7 Move the dryer to the desired place.

NOTE : The appliance and pedestal assembly must be placed on a solid and level floor for proper operation. Adjust the legs of the appliance and pedestal by turning with a wrench. Then, adjust the lock unt toward the pedestal while holding the pedestal leg using a wrench.

Electric Dryer Only

Review the following options to determine the

4-wire receptacle (NEMA type14-30R)

Use the instructions under option 1 if your home homehas a 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R).

3-wire receptacle (NEMA type10-30R)

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.

5"			31/	"
			2
(12.7 cm)			(8.6 cm)

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		cm			cm)
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4-wire direct

		3V2"
.7	cm)	(8.9	cm)

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

	3-wire direct
5"	31/	"
	2
(12.7 cm)	(8.6 cm)

If this type is available at your home. you will be connecting to a fused disconnect or circuit breaker box

4-wire connection : Direct wire

Important : use 4-wire connection in the places such as mobile homes and areas where 3-wire connections is not available.

Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.

First, peel 5 inch (12.7cm) of covering material from end. Make a 5 inch of ground wire bared. After cutting 11/2 inch (3.8cm) from 3 other wires. peel insulation back 1inch (2.5cm). Make ends of 3 wires a hook shape.

1"	cm)
	cm)
5
.
(2

.7	cm)

Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

1.Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center terminal block screw.

2.Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws.

3.Connect ground wire(green) of power cord to external ground screw and move neutral ground wire of appliance and connect it to center screw.

4.Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened.

and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

	D
	E
	F
a	C
	b

3-wire connection : Direct wire

Important : use 3-wire connection in the places such as mobile homes and areas where 3-wire connections is not available.

Prepare minimum 5ft(1.52m) of length in order for dryer to be replaced.

First, peel 3 1/2 inch (8.9cm) of covering material from end and bare 1 inch from the ends.

	1"
	.5	cm)
	.5
	(2
	2"
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	)
.9 cm
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Then, put the hooked shape end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block(hooked end facing rightward) and pinch the hook together and screw tightly.

Option 1: 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.

1.Connect neutral wire(white) of power cord to center terminal block screw.

2.Connect red and black wire to the left and right terminal block screws.

3.Make sure that the strain relief screw is tightened and be sure that all terminal block nuts are on tight and power cord is in right position.

	D
	E
	F
a	C
	b

1.Connect the neutral wire (white) of the power cord to the center terminal block screw.

2.Connect the red and black wires to the left and right terminal block screws.

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

10and that all terminal block nuts are tight and the power cord is in the right position.

Option 2: 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.

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.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.

1.Remove the appliance ground wire (D) (green) fromthe external ground connector screw and reconnect it, together with the center, white, neutral wire (E) to the center, silver colored, terminal block screw.

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 securely.

4.Connect an independent ground wire (F) from the external ground connector screw to a proper ground. (The ground wire must be long enough to allow the appliance to be moved, if necessary, for service or cleaning.)

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 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.

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 L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) gas connection, refer to section on Gas Requirements.

3 4

1	New Stainless Steel Flexible Connector - Use	4	Black Iron Pipe
	only if allowed by local codes (Use Design		Shorter than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 3/8” pipe
	A.G.A. Certified Connector)		Longer than 20’ (6.1 m) - Use 1/2” pipe
2	1/8” N.P.T. Pipe Plug	5	3/8” N.P.T. Gas Connection
	(for checking inlet gas pressure)

3Equipment Shut-Off Valve-Installed within 6’ (1.8 m) of dryer

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