Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION,”
“WARNING,” and “DANGER”) followed by 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.
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 [insert product].
Always contact your dealer, distributor, 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.
If literature or replacement parts are required, contact
the source from whom the machine was purchased or
contact Alliance Laundry Systems at (920) 748-3950
for the name and address of the nearest authorized
parts distributor.
For technical assistance, call (920) 748-3121.
Nameplate Location
When calling or writing about your product, be sure to
mention model and serial numbers. Model and serial
numbers are located on nameplate(s) as shown.
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.
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 CAUSETO 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 is dead, will not run.• Refer to Paragraph 59 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 59 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
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 CAUSETO CORRECT
Motor drive pulley loose.• Tighten pulley.
Belt not installed on pulley.• Install belt. Refer to Figure 29.
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 30.
Belt routed on wrong side of idler lever.• Reroute belt. Refer to Figure 29.
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 CAUSETO 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 – nonmetered models.• Test timer and replace if inoperative. Refer to Figure 51.
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 CAUSETO CORRECT
Improper or inadequate exhaust system.• Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer)
for exhaust requirements.
Use of plastic or thin foil exhaust duct.• Replace with rigid or semi-rigid 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 62) and replace if inoperative.
Gas Models: Inoperative sensor.• Test sensor (Paragraph 40, step C) and replace if
inoperative.
Gas Models: Inoperative igniter.• Test igniter (Paragraph 64) 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.
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 CAUSETO CORRECT
Improper or inadequate exhaust system.
Weather hood flapper restricted.
• Refer to Installation Instructions (supplied with dryer)
for exhaust requirements.
Gas Models: Insufficient gas supply.• Check main gas line shut-off valve.
• Open partially closed gas shut-off valve, or correct low
pressure.
Gas Models: Dryer not properly equipped for type
of gas used.
• Refer to “Gas Burner Conversion Procedures” supplied in
gas burner conversion kit.
Gas Models: Improperly adjusted burner flame.• Adjust flame. Refer to Paragraph 58.
Cycling off on limit thermostat.• Momentarily connect a jumper wire across thermostat
terminals. If heater element heats or burner ignites when
jumper wire is connected, refer to Paragraph 10.
Gas models: Sensor contact closing• Replace sensor (Paragraph 40, step C) or adjust burner
flame. Refer to Paragraph 58.
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.
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10. HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER REPEATEDLY CYCLES OFF ON LIMIT THERMOSTAT
POSSIBLE CAUSETO 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 rigid or semi-rigid 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 42.
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.
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 CAUSETO 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 CAUSETO 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. A normal washer load is a normal
dryer 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.• Refer to 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 29.
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 CAUSETO 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 cooldown 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.
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. METERED AND NONMETERED MODELS – GROUND WIRES FROM REAR BULKHEAD TO
ACCUMULATOR BRACKET OR TIMER (DEPENDING ON MODEL) AND FROM CABINET TOP
TO CONTROL PANEL
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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21. ACCUMULATOR (Metered Models)
Refer to Figure 7
a. Insert key in service door lock on top of meter
case and unlock door.
b. Lift rear of service door approximately 45° off
meter case to disengage notched tabs with
internal rib at top of meter case.
NOTE: When reinstalling service door, front end of
door must be inserted at about a 45° angle in order
to engage notched tabs with internal rib at top of
meter case.
c. Remove right mounting screw and slide
accumulator bracket back. Once left mounting
screw is over the keyhole opening, pull
accumulator bracket up and out of meter case.
ACCUMULATOR
ATTACHING SCREWS
NOTE: When reinstalling accumulator bracket,
push it completely forward before replacing the
right mounting screw.
d. Disconnect accumulator wires at connectors.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
reconnecting wires.
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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22. ELECTRONIC CONTROL
Refer to Figure 8
IMPORTANT: Due to the sensitivity of the
electronic control, careful handling is required. As a
precautionary measure, we recommend using a
ground wrist strap when handling the electronic
control. Wrist strap, cord and alligator clips are
designed to carry away any electrostatic charge
from your body and to direct charge to an available
ground. By using this static protection device,
potential electrostatic discharge problems
associated with handling of electronic control will
be minimized. Always handle electronic control by
its metal edges. If a wrist strap is not available,
touch dryer while it is plugged in before handling
control to dissipate any charge.
NOTE: New control is supplied in special anti-static
packaging material. While holding control by its
metal edges, remove control from packaging
material.
a. Remove two control panel attaching screws.
Lay control panel assembly face down on
protective padding.
b. Press in on locking tabs and unplug harness
disconnect blocks from backside of electronic
control assembly.
NOTE: DO NOT pull on wires. Instead, hold board
near appropriate disconnect block and unplug by
pulling in disconnect block.
c. Remove four screws holding electronic
controls assembly to backside of control panel.
d. Place the old control in the anti-static
packaging material that the new control was
supplied in.
e. While holding new control by its metal edges,
carefully peel off protective plastic coating
from front side of control. Then place control in
opening of control panel and fasten control
down with four screws.
f. Follow wiring diagram and reconnect wires to
new control.
IMPORTANT: It is important to take care when
handling the original control. It must be carefully
placed in the packaging material which was
removed from new control. If control is not
wrapped properly, warranty credit will not be
issued.
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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24. METER CASE (Metered Models)
a. Remove two control panel attaching screws and
lay panel face down on protective padding on
cabinet top. Refer to Figure 5.
b. Disconnect all wires to components, and
remove ground clip and screw holding ground
wire to cabinet top and control panel. Refer to
Figure 3.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
reconnecting wires.
c. Insert key in service door lock on top of meter
case and unlock door. Refer to Figure 7.
d. Lift rear of service door approximately 45° off
meter case to disengage notched tabs with
internal rib at top of meter case. Refer to
Figure 7.
NOTE: When reinstalling service door, front end of
door must be inserted at about 45° angle in order to
engage notched tabs with internal rib at top of
meter case.
e. Disconnect wires from accumulator. Refer to
Figure 7.
h. Remove nut, lockwasher and screw holding
meter case to right end of control hood. Refer to
Figure 8.
i. While supporting the lower access panel,
remove two screws from bottom edge of access
panel. Refer to Figure 4.
j. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
locators from bottom edge of front panel.
k. Remove two screws holding bottom tabs on
front panel to dryer cabinet. Swing front panel
away from dryer to disengage hold-down clips
and locators from cabinet top. Refer to
Figure 11.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
reconnecting wires.