Kenmore 796.8051 User Manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.
MODEL : 796.8051# / 796.9051#
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Kenmore 796.8051 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	796.8051
Category	Dryer
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

General Safety Precautions

Covers power disconnection, grounding, gas leak, and ESD safety measures.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3-1. POWER CORD

Details on 4-wire and 3-wire power connections.

Optional 3-wire connection

Instructions for connecting a 3-wire power cord optionally.

3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY)

4. DRYER CYCLE PROCESS

5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION

Thermal Cut Off Testing

Hi-limit Thermostat Testing

Door Switch Testing

Heater Testing

Thermistor Testing

Motor Testing

Gas Valve Testing

Igniter Testing

Hi-limit Thermostat (Gas Type) Testing

Thermal Cut Off (Manual Reset) Testing

8. WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram for electric dryer models.

GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

Wiring diagram for gas dryer models.

9. DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Activating Diagnostic Test Mode

Steps to enter the diagnostic test mode.

Test 1: 120VAC Electrical Supply Check

Checks the 120VAC electrical supply to the dryer.

Test 2: Thermistor Test

Measures thermistor resistance with power off.

Test 3: Motor Test

Tests the motor's functionality and resistance.

Test 4: Moisture Sensor Test

Tests the moisture sensor functionality.

Test 5: Door Switch Test

Tests the door switch operation.

Test 6: Heater Switch Test - Electric Type

Tests the heater switch for electric dryers.

Test 7: Gas Valve Test - Gas Type

Tests the gas valve for gas dryers.

Test 8: Motor, Heater Off

Checks motor and heater off condition.

Test 10: Door Switch and Lamp Check

10. CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS)

STEP 1: VALVE SETTING

STEP 2 : ORIFICE CHANGE

11. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS