Kenmore 796.8002*.900 - User Manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.
MODEL : 796.8002*.900 / 796.8027*.900 / 796.8031*.900 /
796.9002*.900 / 796.9027*.900 / 796.9031*.900
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Summary

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Immediate actions to take if a gas leak is detected.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

GAS SUPPLY PIPE CONNECTION

DRYER CYCLE PROCESS

COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION

Thermal Cut Offs and Thermostats

Heater and Thermistor Testing

Motor, Gas Valve, and Igniter Tests

Frame Detect and Hi-limit Thermostat Tests

WIRING DIAGRAM

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

TEST 1 120 VAC ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Verifies 120V AC electrical supply to the dryer.

TEST 2 THERMISTOR TEST

Procedure to test the thermistor's resistance and function.

TEST 3 MOTOR TEST

Steps to test the motor's operation and resistance.

TEST 4 MOISTURE SENSOR

Procedure to test the moisture sensor and its connections.

TEST 5 DOOR SWITCH TEST

Steps to test the door switch and its continuity.

TEST 6 HEATER SWITCH TEST

Tests the heater switch and related components for electric models.

TEST 7 GAS VALVE TEST

Procedure to test the gas valve and related components for gas models.

CHANGE GAS SETTING

DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Kenmore 796.8002*.900 Specifications

General

Appliance Category	Dryer
Brand	Kenmore
Model Number	796.8002*.900
Type	Electric
Color	White
Wrinkle Guard Option	Yes
Energy Star Certified	No