Speed Queen SFG709*A Parts Diagram

Front Control

Dryers

Metered

See Page 6 for Model Numbers

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Select Fabric Type (heat setting)

1.
NORMAL, PERM PRESS,
DELICATE, FLUFF (no heat)

Load Clothes.

2.
Insert Coin(s)/Card.

3.
To Start Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

4.
To Stop Dryer During Cycle - Open Door.

5.
To Restart Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

PERM PRESS

NORMAL

FABRIC SELECTOR

PUSH TO START

DELICATE

FLUFF

IN USE

(NO HEAT)

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6.

Drying Cycle is Complete When

Panel Light Goes Off.

CLEAN LINT FILTER AFTER EACH LOAD

Service

D364P

Part No. 505679

March 1999

Table of Contents

Section 1 – Safety Information .........................3

Locating an Authorized Servicer:............................4

Section 2 – Introduction ....................................5

Customer Service.....................................................5

Nameplate Location.................................................5

Model Identification.................................................6

How Your Dryer Works...........................................7

Section 3 – Troubleshooting..............................9

1. Motor Does Not Run .........................................9

2. Unit Stops In Cycle; Quits After The First Few
Loads; Has A Burning Smell; Cycles On Motor

Thermal Protector ...........................................10

3. Motor Runs But Cylinder Does Not Turn ......11

4. Motor Does Not Stop ......................................11

5. Heating Assembly Does Not Heat Or Burner

Does Not Ignite ...............................................12

6. Igniter Does Not Glow

(Gas Supply Sufficient) – Gas Models ............12

7. Burner Ignites and Goes Out

Repeatedly – Gas Models ................................13

8. Igniter Glows But Burner

Does Not Ignite – Gas Models.........................13

9. Heater Assembly or Burner

Shuts Off Prematurely......................................14

10. Heater Assembly Or Burner Repeatedly

Cycles Off On Limit Thermostat.....................14

11. Heater Assembly or Burner

Does Not Shut Off ...........................................15

12. Clothes Do Not Dry.........................................15

13. Clothes Are Too Hot When

Removed From Dryer ......................................16

Section 4 – Grounding.....................................17

14. Ground Wires From Terminal Block To Rear
Bulkhead and From Rear Bulkhead To Control

Housing (Electric Models Only)......................17

15. Ground Wires From Power Cord To Rear
Bulkhead and From Rear Bulkhead To Control
Housing. Check Wall Receptacle Polarity (Gas

Models Only)...................................................17

16. Ground Wires From Rear Bulkhead

To Control Panel..............................................18

Section 5 – Service Procedures .......................19

17. Access Panel....................................................19

18. Control Panel and Controls

(Electromechanical).........................................20

19. Control Cabinet Front......................................24

20. Control Panel Overlay

(Electromechanical Models)............................28

21. Accumulator (Electromechanical

Metered Models)..............................................29

22. Electronic Control............................................30

23. Coin Drop ........................................................31

24. Card Reader.....................................................33

25. Cabinet Top .....................................................33

26. Inner and Outer Door Panels and Door Pull....35

27. Door Strike ......................................................35

28. Door Seal.........................................................36

29. Front Panel and Panel Seal..............................37

30. Door Switch.....................................................37

31. Door Catch.......................................................37

32. Lint Filter.........................................................39

33. Loading Door and Door Hinge........................39

34. Door Hinge ......................................................40

35. Hold-down Clips and Locators........................40

36. Burner System Components (Gas Models) .....41

37. Burner Housing And Heat Shroud

(Gas Models)....................................................43

38. Limit Thermostat.............................................44

39. Heating Element (Electric Models).................44

40. Thermistor or Thermostat................................45

41. Air Duct...........................................................45

42. Motor and Exhaust Assembly..........................46

43. Front Bulkhead Assembly ...............................49

44. Cylinder Belt....................................................51

45. Cylinder Assembly ..........................................52

46. Rear Seal..........................................................53

47. Cylinder Rollers...............................................55

48. Outlet Cover ....................................................55

49. Rear Bulkhead and Heater Box .......................56

50. Terminal Block or Power Cord........................58

51. Cabinet and Base .............................................60

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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means withou t

the expressed written consent of the publisher.

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Section 6 – Adjustments..................................63

52. Leveling Legs ..................................................63

53. Burner Flame (Gas Models) ............................64

Section 7 – Test Procedures ............................65

54. Drive Motor .....................................................65

55. Burner System Operation (Gas Models)..........68

56. Electrical Circuit To Ignition System

(Gas Models)....................................................69

57. Gas Valve Coils Check (Gas Models).............69

58. Sensor Check (Gas Models) ............................70

59. Igniter Check (Gas Models).............................70

60. Thermal Fuse (Electric Models)......................71

61. Heater Assembly (Electric Models).................71

62. Cycling or Limit Thermostat ...........................71

63. Fabric Selector Switch.....................................72

64. Accumulator (Metered Models) ......................73

65. Door Switch.....................................................74

66. Push-to-start Switch.........................................74

Section 8 – Internal Wiring of Dryer

Motor Switch....................................................75

Section 9 – Wiring Diagrams..........................77

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Section 1

Safety Information

Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION,”
“WARNING,” and “DANGER”) followed b y specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal
safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine.

a DANGER

Danger indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the danger is ignored.

a WARNING

Warning indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if the warning is ignored.

a CAUTION

Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the
caution is ignored.

Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.

IMPORTANT

The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will
occur if the procedure is not followed.

NOTE

The word “NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is
important but not hazard related.

In the interest of safety, some general precautions relating to the operation of this machine follow.

WARNING

• Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this product according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can produce serious injury, death and/or property
damage.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the product or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended or published in this Service Manual and that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the product is properly grounded and to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious injury, or death.

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Section 1 Safety Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

WARNING

Repairs that are made to your products by unqualified persons can result in hazards due to
improper assembly or adjustments subjecting you, or the inexperienced person making such
repairs, to the risk of serious injury, electrical shock, or death.

WARNING

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If you or an unqualified person perform service on your product, you must assume the
responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result. The manufacturer
will not be responsible for any injury or property damage arising from improper service and/or
service procedures.

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NOTE: The WARNINGS and IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be
exercised when installing, maintaining or operating the dryer.

Always contact your dealer, distrib utor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or conditions you do
not understand.

Locating an Authorized Servicer:

Alliance Laundry Systems is not responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from improper
service. Review all service information before beginning repairs.

Warranty service must be performed by an authorized technician, using authorized factory parts. If service is
required after the warranty expires, Alliance Laundry Systems also recommends contacting an authorized
technician and using authorized factory parts.

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Section 2

Commercial Dryer

Ultra High Effeciency

IN USE

PERM PRESS

NORMAL

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

DELICATE

PUSH TO START

FABRIC SELECTOR

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CLEAN LINT FILTER AFTER EACH LOAD

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Select Fabric Type (heat setting)
NORMAL, PERM PRESS,
DELICATE, FLUFF (no heat)

Load Clothes.
Insert Coin(s)/Card.
To Start Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.
To Stop Dryer During Cycle - Open Door.
To Restart Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

Drying Cycle is Complete When

Panel Light Goes Off.

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Customer Service

If literature or replacement parts are required,
contact the source from whom the machine was
purchased or contact Alliance Laundry Systems at
[phone] for the name and address of the
nearest authorized parts distributor.

For technical assistance, call [phone].

Nameplate Location

When calling or writing about your dryer, be sure
to mention model and serial numbers. Model and
serial numbers are located on nameplate.
Nameplate is in one of the four corners of the
door well. The door well is the shaded area
shown.

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Section 2 Introduction

Model Identification

Information in this manual is applicable to these dryers.

Model
Number

Metered
Model

Coin Slide
Ready

Coin Drop
Installed

Card Reader
Installed

Electric
Heat

Gas
Heat

SFE107*A X X X
SFE507*A X X X
SFE707*A X X X
SFG109*A X X X
SFG509*A X X X
SFG709*A X X X

* Add Letter To Designate Color. L – Almond W – White

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LINT

FILTER

How Your Dryer Works

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Select Fabric Type (heat setting)

1.
NORMAL, PERM PRESS,
DELICATE, FLUFF (no heat)

Load Clothes.

2.
Insert Coin(s)/Card.

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3.
To Start Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

4.
To Stop Dryer During Cycle - Open Door.

5.
To Restart Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

6.

Drying Cycle is Complete When

Panel Light Goes Off.

CLEAN LINT FILTER AFTER EACH LOAD

PERM PRESS

NORMAL

FABRIC SELECTOR

PUSH TO START

DELICATE

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

IN USE

Section 2 Introduction

CYLINDER

HEATER

DUCT

EXHAUST

FAN

GAS

VALVE

AIR

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DUCT

The dryer uses heated air to dry loads of laundry. When the motor is started, the exhaust fan pulls room
temperature air in through louvers at the rear of the dryer and over the heat source (burner flame for gas
and heating element for electric). The heated air moves through the heater duct and into the cylinder,
where it circulates through the wet load. The air then passes through the lint filter, air duct, and exhaust
fan, where it is vented to the outdoors.

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Section 3

Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

IMPORTANT: Refer to appropriate model wiring diagram for aid in testing dryer components.

1. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Electrical power off, fuse blown, or power cord not
plugged in.

Loading door not closed. • Close door.
Inoperative door switch. • Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Timer improperly set. • Reset timer, or try another cycle.
Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Motor starting functions inoperative.

Doesn’t start, or motor just hums.
Motor will not run. • Refer to Paragraph 54 to check start switch, start

Motor overload protector has cycled. • Wait two or three minutes for overload protector to reset.

Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged with
lint.

Bind in motor bearing. • Remove belt and determine if motor shaft will spin.

• Check laundry room for blown or loose fuse(s), or open
circuit breaker(s). The dryer itself does not have an
electrical fuse.

• Check both fuses for electric models.

• Refer to Paragraph 54 to check start switch and start
windings.

windings, and main windings.

If protector cycles repeatedly, refer to Paragraph 2.

• Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE,” No. 131P4,
to clean and lubricate.

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• Replace motor if shaft is locked up.

Loose motor wire harness connection block. • Firmly press connection block onto motor switch.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.
Power cord is miswired. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram for the correct wiring.

Refer to SECTION 9.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

2. UNIT STOPS IN CYCLE; QUITS AFTER THE FIRST FEW LOADS; HAS A BURNING SMELL;
CYCLES ON MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTOR

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Incorrect Voltage. • See nameplate in door well for correct voltage.

• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied
with dryer) for electrical requirements.

Clothes load too large. • Remove part of load. Maximum load: dryer cylinder one

half full of wet clothes.

Clothes cylinder is binding. • Check cylinder for binding and “out of round” condition.

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• Check front and rear bulkheads for warping.

• Check support rollers for binding.

• Check cylinder seals and glides for wear or damage.

• Check for clothes lodged between cylinder baffle and
bulkhead.

Broken, loose or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.
Motor switch functions inoperative.

• Refer to Paragraph 54 to check switch and windings.

Short in motor winding.
Clothes item caught in fan. • Check fan for obstruction.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

3. MOTOR RUNS BUT CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Motor drive pulley loose. • Tighten pulley.
Belt not installed on pulley. • Install belt. Refer to Figure 27.
Broken cylinder belt. • Replace belt.
Clothes cylinder is binding. • Check cylinder for binding and “out of round” condition.

• Check front and rear bulkheads for warping.

• Check cylinder rollers for binding.

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• Check cylinder seals and glides for wear or damage.
Broken, weak or disconnected idler lever spring. • Replace or reconnect spring. Refer to Figure 28.
Belt routed on wrong side of idler lever. • Reroute belt. Refer to Figure 27.
Oil on cylinder. • Wipe oil from cylinder.
Belt is “inside out.” • Reinstall belt with ribbed surface against cylinder.
Idler arm is binding. • Add grease between idler arm and motor mount.

• Replace idler arm and bolt if needed.
Dryer is overloaded. • Remove some laundry from dryer.
Wrong motor. • Refer to parts manual for correct motor part number.
Wrong belt used on dryer. • Check belt part number against correct part number in the

Parts manual.

• Replace belt if needed.
Bent idler arm. • Replace idler arm.

4. MOTOR DOES NOT STOP

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Incorrect wiring to motor switch. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.
Motor centrifugal switch sticky or plugged with

lint.

• Remove dust or lint and spray with “SLYDE,” Part No.

131P4, to clean and lubricate.
Inoperative door switch. • Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative. Refer to Figure 48.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

5. HEATING ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HEAT OR BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper or inadequate exhaust system. • See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied with

dryer) for exhaust requirements.
Use of plastic or thin foil exhaust duct. • Replace with solid or rigid flexible metal exhaust duct.
Blown house fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Check fuses or circuit breakers. A 240 Volt dryer uses two

fuses. Make sure both fuses are good.
Temperature selector switch set at FLUFF, or

• Reset or test switch and replace if inoperative.

inoperative.
Inoperative limit thermostat. • Test thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative drive motor switch. • Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Electric Models: Inoperative heater assembly. • Test heater assembly and replace if cold Ohms do not read

between 9 and 10.5 Ohms.
Electric Models: Inoperative thermal fuse. • Test thermal fuse and replace if inoperative.
Gas Models: Insufficient gas supply. • Check gas shut-off valve in dryer and main gas line valve.

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• Open partially closed gas shut-off valve, or correct low
gas pressure.

Gas Models: Inoperative gas valve coils. • Test coils (Paragraph 57) and replace if inoperative.
Gas Models: Inoperative flame sensor. • Test flame sensor (Paragraph 36, step C) and replace if

inoperative.

Gas Models: Inoperative igniter. • Test igniter (Paragraph 59) and replace if inoperative.
Gas Models: Harness not properly connected to gas

controls.

• Check harness connections to gas valve coils, sensor and
main harness.

• Reconnect as required.

Gas Models: Restricted gas flow in gas orifice. • Clean out gas orifice.
Inoperative cycling thermostat. • Test thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.

6. IGNITER DOES NOT GLOW (Gas Supply Sufficient) – Gas Models

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

No power to power leads on valve. • Check timer, selector switch, thermostats, motor switch,

and wiring.

Flame sensor failed with contacts open. • Replace flame sensor.
Igniter broken or open. • Replace igniter.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

7. BURNER IGNITES AND GOES OUT REPEATEDLY – Gas Models

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper or inadequate exhaust system. Weather
hood flapper restricted.

• See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied with
dryer) for exhaust requirements.

Burner heat not holding flame sensor contacts open. • Replace flame sensor, or correct gas supply problem.
Insufficient gas supply. • Check gas supply and pressure.

• Make sure gas shut-off valve is turned on.

Cracked igniter. • Replace igniter and bracket.
Inoperative or intermittent gas valve coils. • Check coils (Paragr aph 57) and replace appropriate coils.

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8. IGNITER GLOWS BUT BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE – Gas Models

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Flame sensor failed in closed position. • Replace flame sensor.
Open secondary coil or holding coil. • Replace gas valve (in-warranty), or replace coils (out-of-

warranty). Refer to Paragraph 58.

Insufficient gas supply. • Check gas supply and pressure.

• Make sure gas shut-off valve is turned on.

Igniter and bracket installed improperly on burner
tube assembly.

Flame sensor installed improperly on burner
housing.

• Loosen screw and properly position igniter and bracket on
burner tube assembly.

• Loosen screw and properly position the flame sensor on
the burner housing.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

9. HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER SHUTS OFF PREMATURELY

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper or inadequate exhaust system.
Weather hood flapper restricted.

Gas Models: Insufficient gas supply. • Check main gas line shut-off valve.

Gas Models: Dryer not properly equipped for type
of gas used.

Gas Models: Improperly adjusted burner flame. • Adjust flame. Refer to Paragraph 53.
Cycling off on limit thermostat. • Momentarily connect a jumper wire across thermostat

Gas models: Flame sensor contact closing • Replace flame sensor (Paragraph 36, step C) or adjust

Inoperative cycling thermostat. • Test thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer. • Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.

• See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied with
dryer) for exhaust requirements.

• Open partially closed gas shut-off valve, or correct low
pressure.

• Refer to “Gas Burner Conversion Procedures” supplied in
gas burner conversion kit.

terminals. If heater element heats or burner ignites when
jumper wire is connected, refer to Paragraph 10.

burner flame. Refer to Paragraph 53.

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10. HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER REPEATEDLY CYCLES OFF ON LIMIT THERMOSTAT

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

External exhaust system longer or providing greater
restriction than recommended.

• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied
with dryer) for exhaust system requirements.

Use of plastic or thin foil exhaust duct. • Replace with solid or rigid flexible metal exhaust duct.
Clogged lint filter. • Clean lint filter.
Lint in internal dryer ductwork. • Disassemble dryer ductwork and clean.
Lint or other obstruction in external exhaust system. • Disassemble and clean exhaust system.
Hinged damper on exhaust system weather hood

• Free hinged damper or replace weather hood

not free to open.
Limit thermostat cycling at too low a temperature. • Replace thermostat. Refer to Paragraph 38.
Air leak around loading door. (Door not sealing due

• Replace seal or catch.

to damaged seal or inoperative door catch.)
Inoperative thermistor. • Test thermistor and replace if inoperative.
Air leak at blower seal. • Check and replace seal if necessary.
Air leak at cylinder seal(s). • Check and replace seal(s) if necessary.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

11. HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER DOES NOT SHUT OFF

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper motor switch. (Timer must be in a heat
setting.)

Motor does not stop. • Refer to Paragraph 4.
Incorrect wiring. • Refer to appropriate wiring diagram in SECTION 9.
Heater assembly shorted. • Remove heater assembly and check for short.

12. CLOTHES DO NOT DRY

• Test switch and replace if inoperative.

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POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Heater assembly does not heat or burner does not

• Refer to Paragraph 5.

ignite.
Too much water in articles being dried. • Remove excess water.
Laundry load too large. • Remove part of load. Maximum load: Dryer cylinder one

half full of wet clothes.
Laundry load too small. • Add one or two bath towels to load.
Excessive lint on lint filter. • Clean lint filter.
Heat selector switch set on FLUFF or inoperative. • Reset switch, or test and replace the switch if inoperative.
Improper or inadequate exhaust system. • See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied with

dryer) for exhaust requirements.
Heater assembly or burner shuts off prematurely. • Refer to Paragraph 9.
Gas Models: Gas line pressure too high or too low. • If Natural Gas line pressure to dryer exceeds 8 inch water

column pressure, or is lower than 4 inch water column, ask

Gas Company to correct.
Improper belt installation (Low RPM). • Check for proper installation. Refer to Figure 27.

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Section 3 Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

13. CLOTHES ARE TOO HOT WHEN REMOVED FROM DRYER

POSSIBLE CAUSE TO CORRECT

Improper or inadequate exhaust system. • Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (supplied

with dryer) for exhaust requirements.

Clothes are removed from dryer before cycle has
completed.

• Allow the dryer to complete the cycle through the
cool-down to the OFF position.

Inoperative cycling thermostat. • Test cycling thermostat and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative timer (not allowing cool-down). • Test timer and replace if inoperative.
Inoperative seals (air leaks). • Check and replace any inoperative seals in the following

areas:

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1. Seal between loading door and front panel.

2. Seal between front panel and front bulkhead.

3. Seal between blower cover and air duct.

4. Seal between cylinder and front or rear bulkhead.

5. Seal between upper and lower air ducts.

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Grounding

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

14. GROUND WIRES FROM TERMINAL BLOCK TO REAR BULKHEAD AND FROM REAR
BULKHEAD TO CONTROL HOUSING (Electric Models Only)

(Figure 1).

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GROUND

WIRES

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Figure 1

15. GROUND WIRES FROM POWER CORD TO REAR BULKHEAD AND FROM REAR BULKHEAD
TO CONTROL HOUSING. CHECK WALL RECEPTACLE POLARITY (Gas Models Only)
(Figure 2).

GROUND

NEUTRAL

SIDE

L1

115±12

V.A.C.

115±12

V.A.C.

NEUTRAL

0

V.A.C.

GROUND

WIRES

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Figure 2

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Section 4 Grounding

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

16. GROUND WIRES FROM REAR BULKHEAD TO CONTROL PANEL
(Figure 3).

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CONTROL

PANEL

GROUND

CLIP

GROUND

WIRE

Figure 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.
Select Fabric Type (heat setting)
NORMAL, PERM PRESS,
DELICATE, FLUFF (no heat)

2.
Load Clothes.

3.
Insert Coin(s)/Card.

4.
To Start Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

5.
To Stop Dryer During Cycle - Open Door.

6.
To Restart Dryer - Close Door and Push Start.

Drying Cycle is Complete When

CLEAN LINT FILTER AFTER EACH LOAD

Panel Light Goes Off.

CONTROL

CABINET

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Service Procedures

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

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ACCESS

PANEL

IMPORTANT: When reference to direction (right
or left) is made in this manual, it is from the
operator’s position facing the front of the dryer.

17. ACCESS PANEL
(Figure 4)

a. While supporting the access panel, remove two

screws from bottom edge of access panel.

b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage

locators from bottom edge of front panel.

c. Remove access panel.

PANEL

ATTACHING

SCREWS

D302SE3B

Figure 4

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

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18. CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS
(ELECTROMECHANICAL)
(Figure 5)

a. Unlock control panel. See Figure 5A.
b. Pull top of control panel away from control

cabinet and lift up. See Figure 5B.

c. Remove control panel from control cabinet. See

Figure 5C.

d. Disconnect all wires to components. See

Figure 6.

e. Remove ground clip holding ground wire to

control panel. See Figure 3.

DELICATE

PERM PRESS

IN USE

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

NORMAL

FABRIC SELECTOR

PUSH TO START

CONTROL

CABINET

DELICATE

PERM PRESS

IN USE

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

NORMAL

FABRIC SELECTOR

PUSH TO START

NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
reconnecting wires.

f. Loosen setscrew holding control knob to shaft

and pull knob off shaft. See Figure 6.

g. Remove knurled nut holding fabric selector

switch to panel and remove switch. See
Figure 6.

h. Remove hex nut from push-to-start switch and

remove switch. See Figure 6.

i. Squeeze locking tabs on indicator light and pull

light out from back of panel. See Figure 6.

DELICATE

PERM PRESS

IN USE

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

NORMAL

FABRIC SELECTOR

PUSH TO START

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CONTROL

PANEL

A

B

Figure 5

C

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COIN SLIDE

GUARD

SCREW

Section 5 Service Procedures

SLIDE

EXTENSION

SCREW

LOCK

ASSEMBLY

SETSCREW

KNURLED

NUT

LOCKWASHER

PERM PRESS

NORMAL

DELICATE

FABRIC SELECTOR

FLUFF
(NO HEAT)

IN USE

PUSH TO START

FABRIC

SELECTOR

SWITCH

INDICATOR

LIGHT

LOCKWASHER

CAM

SECURITY

CABINET

WRAPPER

PUSH-TO-START

SWITCH

ASSEMBLY

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CONTROL

KNOB

ASSEMBLY

NUT

504210

CONTROL PANEL

AND

BRACKET

OVERLAY

Figure 6

CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS (Coin Slide Ready)

(Models SFE107*A and SFG109*A)

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Section 5 Service Procedures

CONTROL

CABINET

FRONT

LOCKNUT

SINGLE

COIN DROP

LOCK

ASSEMBLY

SCREW

CAM

CONTROL

CABINET

WRAPPER

ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

CONTROL

PANEL

GRAPHIC
OVERLAY

D385SE3A

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Figure 7

CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS (Coin Drop Installed)

(Models SFE507*A and SFG509*A)

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CONTROL

CABINET

FRONT

Section 5 Service Procedures

SCREW

ASSEMBLY

SCREW

LOCK

CAM

GRAPHIC
OVERLAY

CONTROL

CABINET

WRAPPER

ELECTRONIC

CONTROL

CONTROL

PANEL

D386SE3A

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Figure 8

CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS (Card Reader Installed)

(Models SFE707*A and SFG709*A)

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:

• Disconnect electric power to the dryer(s) before servicing.

• Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer(s) before servicing.

• Never start the dryer(s) with any guards/panels removed.

• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

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19. CONTROL CABINET FRONT

a. Unlock control panel. See Figure 5A.
b. Pull top of control panel away from control

cabinet and lift up. See Figure 5B.

c. Remove control panel from control cabinet. See

Figure 5C.

d. Disconnect all wires to components. See

Figure 3.

e. Remove ground clip holding ground wire to

control panel. See Figure 3.

NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
reconnecting wires.

f. While supporting the access panel, remove the

two screws from bottom edge of access panel.
See Figure 4.

g. Gently lower access panel to disengage locators

from bottom edge of front panel. See Figure 4.

h. Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on

front panel to dryer side panels. See Figure 11.

i. Swing bottom of front panel away from dryer to

disengage hold-down clips and locators from
control cabinet.

j. Disconnect wires from door switch. See

Figure 9.

k. Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on

control cabinet to front flange of dryer cabinet.
See Figure 11.

l. Remove two screws holding the top panel to the

top side of the control cabinet. See Figure 11.

m. Reach in through front opening of control

cabinet and remove two screws (per side)
holding the control cabinet front to the front
flange of the control cabinet wrapper. See
Figure 11.

n. METERED MODELS (Coin Drop and Coin

Slide) - Unlock and remove coin drawers.
Reach in through coin drawer opening and
remove two screws holding control cabinet to
control cabinet wrapper. See Figure 11.

o. Reach through control panel opening and

remove two screws holding the control cabinet
wrapper tabs to the control cabinet front tabs.
See Figure 11.

p. Carefully pull control cabinet front straight out.

See Figur e 11.

NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring switch.

DOOR

SWITCH

TABS

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Figure 9

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SCREW

TOP-SECURITY

PANEL

BOLT

Section 5 Service Procedures

U-TYPE NUT

TOP PANEL

HINGE

RIVET

SCREW

LOCATOR

TIMER

TIMER

BRACKET

SCREW

NUT

SCREW

SCREW

INSTRUCTION

LABEL

BRACKET

BOLT

WASHER

NUT

CONTROL

CABINET

WRAPPER

SCREW

CONTROL

CABINET

FRONT SECTION

D388SE3A

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Figure 10

CONTROL CABINET (Coin Slide Ready)

(Models SFE107*A and SFG109*A)

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SCREW

TOP-SECURITY

PANEL

CONTROL

CABINET

FRONT

LOCATOR

SCREW

SCREW

SINGLE

COIN DROP

BRACKET

SWITCH

CAGED

NUT

BOLT

SCREW

SOCKET

RATCHET

310P4

EXTENSION

LOCKNUT

TOOL

CONTROL

CABINET

WRAPPER

SCREW

SCREW

LOCATOR

26

CAGED

NUT

FRONT
PANEL

SCREW

CABINET

D380SE3A

Figure 11

CONTROL CABINET (COIN DROP INSTALLED)

(Models SFE507*A and SFG509*A)

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