Kenmore DLEX5101W User Manual

ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO
PROPERLY DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS AND TO SAFELY
PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE ON THESE DRYERS.
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MODEL : DLEX5101W DLGX5102W
DLEX5101V DLGX5102V

Kenmore DLEX5101W Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	DLEX5101W
Category	Dryer
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

WARNING!

General safety warning regarding potential hazards during repair.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES

Procedure for ensuring proper grounding connections after service.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Emergency steps to follow if a gas leak is detected.

IMPORTANT Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitive Electronics

Guidelines for handling electronic components to prevent ESD damage.

3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Option 1: 4-wire connection with a Power supply cord.

Procedure for connecting the dryer using a 4-wire electrical setup.

Option 2: 3-Wire Connection with a Power Supply Cord

Procedure for connecting the dryer using a 3-wire electrical setup.

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

5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION

1. Thermal cut off

Procedure to test the thermal cut off component for continuity.

2. Hi limit Thermostat (Auto reset)

Test procedure for the high-limit thermostat with auto-reset function.

3. Outlet Thermostat (Auto reset)

Test procedure for the outlet thermostat with auto-reset function.

5. Door switch

Test procedure for the dryer's door switch functionality.

6. Idler switch

7. Heater

Test procedure to measure the resistance of the heater element.

8. Thermistor

9. Motor

10. Gas valve

11. Igniter

12. Frame Detect

13. Outlet Thermostat (Auto reset)

14. Outlet Thermostatt (Manual reset)

6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC

Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch

7. WIRING DIAGRAM

ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGRAM

8-2. Troubleshooting for Steam Dryer

8-3. Display Fault/Error Codes for Steam Dryer

9-2 Installation check

9-3 Troubleshooting for flow sensor dryer

10. DIAGNOSTIC TEST

ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE

Test 1 120V AC Electrical supply

1. Power Connection

Test 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off

Procedure to test the thermistor's resistance with power off.

Test 3 Motor test

Procedure to test the dryer motor's functionality.

Test 4 Moisture sensor

Procedure to test the moisture sensor's readings.

Test 5 Door switch test

Procedure to test the dryer's door switch operation.

Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type

Procedure to test the heater switch on electric models.

Test 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type

Procedure to test the gas valve on gas dryer models.

Test 8 Motor Assembly, DC, Pump

Procedure to test the DC motor and pump assembly.

Test 9 Generator Assembly

Procedure to test the generator assembly.

11. CHANGE GAS SETTING

12. DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

CONTROL PANEL

PANEL REAR [ELECTRIC]

PANEL REAR [COMMON]

TOP COVER [OPENING]

TOP COVER [CLOSING]

FRAME BODY & LID

GUIDE ASSEMBLY

CABINET COVER

TUB DRUM [FRONT]

DRUM ASSEMBLY

DRYER EXHAUST CHANGE