Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company
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Not drying (gas model) - Poor gas ignition
When dryer is operated in a heat setting, the igniter is energized at 120 VAC and flame appears in
the burner within 45 seconds. Failure of any component in this system is usually indicated by one of
the three symptoms given below:
1) Igniter does not
sp
ark
Turn off power supply.
Using an ohmmeter, check the following.
Check resistance of igniter.
Is resistace in range?
Check regulating thermostat. Does it show
continuity?
Replace regulating thermostat.
Check hi-limit thermostat on heater. Does it
show continuity?
Does wiring show continuity?
Does flame switch show continuity?
Check centrifugal switch (motor).
Does it show continuity?