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Alliance Laundry Systems AGS28AWF User Manual

Alliance Laundry Systems AGS28AWF
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DRY688C
DRY684C
D715I
Part No. 512176R1
May 2005
Service
Home Dryers
Refer to Page 3 for Model Numbers

Table of Contents

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Alliance Laundry Systems AGS28AWF Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlliance Laundry Systems
ModelAGS28AWF
CategoryDryer
TypeCommercial
Fuel TypeElectric
Capacity7.0 cu. ft.
Amperage30 A
Number of Cycles4
Number of Temperature Settings3
Drum MaterialGalvanized Steel
ColorWhite
Voltage208/240V

Summary

Safety Information

Locating an Authorized Servicer

Guidance on finding authorized service providers for maintenance and repairs.

Introduction

Customer Service

Information on contacting Alliance Laundry Systems for support and parts.

Nameplate Location

Details on where to find the dryer's model and serial number information.

Model Identification

List of dryer models covered by this service manual.

How Your Dryer Works

Explanation of the dryer's operational principles and airflow.

Troubleshooting

1. DRYER MOTOR DOES NOT RUN

Diagnosing and resolving issues when the dryer motor fails to start.

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

Troubleshooting dryer stopping mid-cycle, burning smells, or thermal protector cycling.

3. DRYER MOTOR RUNS BUT CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN

Resolving issues where the motor runs but the dryer cylinder does not rotate.

4. DRYER MOTOR DOES NOT STOP

Diagnosing why the dryer fails to shut off after its cycle completes.

5. DRYER RUNS ONLY WHEN DOOR IS OPEN

Addressing dryer operation only occurring when the door is ajar.

6. DRYER HEATING ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HEAT OR BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE

Troubleshooting failure of the dryer's heating element or burner ignition.

7. IGNITER DOES NOT GLOW (Gas Supply Sufficient) – GAS DRYER MODELS

Diagnosing igniter glow issues in gas dryers with adequate gas supply.

8. BURNER IGNITES AND GOES OUT REPEATEDLY – GAS DRYER MODELS

Resolving repeated ignition and extinction of the burner in gas dryers.

9. IGNITER GLOWS BUT BURNER DOES NOT IGNITE – GAS DRYER MODELS

Troubleshooting gas dryers where the igniter glows but the burner fails to ignite.

10. DRYER HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER SHUTS OFF PREMATURELY

Addressing premature shut-off of the dryer's heating assembly or burner.

11. DRYER HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER REPEATEDLY CYCLES OFF ON LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Resolving repeated cycling of heating components due to limit thermostat issues.

12. DRYER HEATER ASSEMBLY OR BURNER DOES NOT SHUT OFF

Troubleshooting failure of the heating assembly or burner to shut off correctly.

13. CLOTHES DO NOT DRY IN DRYER

Diagnosing why clothes are not drying properly in the dryer.

14. TIMER DOES NOT ADVANCE IN AUTOMATIC CYCLE

Resolving issues with the timer failing to advance during an automatic cycle.

15. CLOTHES ARE TOO HOT WHEN REMOVED FROM DRYER

Addressing the issue of clothes being excessively hot upon removal from the dryer.

16. EXCESSIVE CHATTERING OR VIBRATING NOISE IN DRYER

Diagnosing and fixing excessive chattering or vibrating noises originating from the dryer.

17. EXCESSIVE HUMMING OR WHISTLING NOISE IN DRYER

Resolving excessive humming or whistling noises from the dryer.

Grounding

18. GROUND WIRES FROM POWER CORD TO REAR BULKHEAD AND FROM REAR BULKHEAD TO CONTROL CABINET

Procedure for grounding wires from the power cord to the control cabinet.

19. GROUND WIRE FROM TERMINAL BLOCK TO REAR BULKHEAD AND FROM REAR BULKHEAD TO CONTROL CABINET

Ground wire routing from terminal block to rear bulkhead for electric models.

20. STACKED DRYER GROUND CONNECTIONS

Grounding connections for stacked dryer configurations.

FRONT CONTROL GROUND CONNECTIONS

Grounding connection points for front control dryer models.

REAR CONTROL GROUND CONNECTIONS

Grounding connection points for rear control dryer models.

Service Procedures

21. TO REMOVE THE UPPER DRYER

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the upper dryer unit.

22. CONTROL HOOD ASSEMBLY (Rear Control Dryers)

Procedure for removing the control hood assembly on rear control dryers.

23. CONTROL HOOD END CAPS (Rear Control Dryers)

Steps for removing the control hood end caps on rear control dryers.

24. GRAPHIC PANEL (Rear Control Dryers)

Instructions for removing the graphic panel from rear control dryers.

25. TIMER (Rear Control Dryers)

Procedure for removing the timer component from rear control dryers.

26. FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH (Rear Control Dryers)

How to remove the fabric selector switch on rear control dryers.

27. SIGNAL (Rear Control Dryers)

Steps for removing the signal component on rear control dryers.

28. EXTEND TUMBLE SWITCH (Rear Control Dryers)

Procedure for removing the extend tumble switch on rear control dryers.

29. CONTROL PANEL AND CONTROLS (Front Control and Stacked Dryers)

Instructions for removing control panel and associated components on front/stacked dryers.

30. ACCESS PANEL

Guide to removing the lower access panel for servicing.

31. CABINET TOP

Procedure for lifting and removing the dryer's cabinet top.

32. LINT FILTER

Instructions for removing and installing the lint filter correctly.

33. LOADING DOOR

Steps for removing the dryer's loading door.

34. INNER AND OUTER DOOR PANELS AND DOOR PULL

Procedure for removing inner and outer door panels and the door pull.

35. DOOR STRIKE

How to remove and replace the door strike.

36. REVERSING DOOR PROCEDURE (Doors Without Windows Only)

Instructions for reversing the dryer door swing direction.

37. DOOR SEAL

Procedure for removing and installing the dryer door seal.

38. FRONT PANEL AND PANEL SEAL

Instructions for removing the front panel and its associated seal.

39. DOOR SWITCH

Procedure for removing and replacing the dryer door switch.

40. DOOR CATCH

How to remove and replace the dryer door catch mechanism.

41. CYLINDER LIGHT

Instructions for removing the cylinder light bulb.

42. CYLINDER LIGHT RECEPTACLE

Procedure for removing the cylinder light receptacle.

43. DOOR HINGE

Steps for removing the dryer door hinges.

44. HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND LOCATORS

Guide to removing hold-down clips and locators for the front panel.

45. BURNER SYSTEM COMPONENTS (Gas Models)

Detailed procedure for accessing and removing gas burner system components.

46. BURNER HOUSING AND HEAT SHROUD (Gas Models)

Instructions for removing the burner housing and heat shroud on gas models.

47. LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Procedure for removing and replacing the limit thermostat.

48. HEATER ASSEMBLY (Electric Models)

Steps for removing the heater assembly in electric dryer models.

49. THERMOSTAT

Procedure for removing and replacing the thermostat.

50. AIR DUCT

Instructions for removing the air duct assembly.

51. MOTOR AND EXHAUST ASSEMBLY

Procedure for removing the motor and exhaust assembly.

52. FRONT BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY

Steps for removing the front bulkhead assembly.

53. CYLINDER BELT

Instructions for removing and installing the cylinder belt.

54. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the dryer cylinder assembly.

55. REAR SEAL

How to remove and install the rear seal of the dryer.

56. CYLINDER ROLLERS

Steps for removing and replacing the dryer cylinder rollers.

57. OUTLET COVER

Procedure for removing the outlet cover.

58. REAR BULKHEAD AND HEATER DUCT

Instructions for removing the rear bulkhead and heater duct.

59. TERMINAL BLOCK OR POWER CORD

Procedure for accessing and replacing the terminal block or power cord.

60. CABINET

Instructions for removing the dryer cabinet side panels and back panel.

Adjustments

62. LEVELING LEGS

Procedure for properly leveling the dryer using its adjustable legs.

63. BURNER FLAME (Gas Models)

Adjusting the burner flame for optimal performance in gas models.

Test Procedures

64. TIMER CONTACTS

Testing the continuity and resistance of timer contacts and motor.

65. FABRIC SELECTOR SWITCH

Testing the continuity of the fabric selector switch terminals.

66. DRIVE MOTOR

Procedures for testing the dryer's drive motor resistance.

67. MOTOR SWITCH

Procedure for removing, replacing, and testing the motor switch and thermal protector.

68. BURNER SYSTEM OPERATION (Gas Models)

Explanation of the gas burner system's operation and fault conditions.

69. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO IGNITION SYSTEM (Gas Models)

Testing the electrical circuit for the ignition system in gas dryers.

70. GAS VALVE COILS CHECK (Gas Models)

Checking the resistance of gas valve coils for proper function.

71. SENSOR CHECK (Gas Models)

Procedure for testing the sensor in gas dryer ignition systems.

72. IGNITER CHECK (Gas Models)

Testing the dryer igniter for proper resistance and function.

73. THERMAL FUSE (Electric Models)

Testing the thermal fuse for continuity in electric dryer models.

74. HEATER ASSEMBLY (Electric Models)

Testing the resistance of heater assembly elements in electric models.

75. CYCLING OR LIMIT THERMOSTAT

Testing cycling or limit thermostats for continuity.

76. DOOR SWITCH

Testing the dryer door switch for proper operation with door open/closed.

Internal Wiring of Dryer Motor Switch

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