LG DLE0442W Service Manual
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ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE
TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE.
MODEL : DLE0442W
DLE0442S
DLE6942W
DLE5944WM DLG5955WM
DLE2544W
Website:http://www.LGservice.com [For U.S.A]
www.lg.ca [For Canada]
DLG0452W
DLG0452S
DLG6952W
DLG2555W

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  • Page 1 Website:http://www.LGservice.com [For U.S.A] www.lg.ca [For Canada] ELECTRIC & GAS DRYER SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY TO DIAGNOSE TROUBLES CORRECTLY BEFORE OFFERING SERVICE. MODEL : DLE0442W DLG0452W DLE0442S DLG0452S DLE6942W DLG6952W DLE5944WM DLG5955WM DLE2544W DLG2555W...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................4 2. FEATURES AND BENEFITS ....................5 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 6 4. COLUMBUS DRYER CYCLE PROCESS ..................9 5. COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION ................10 6. MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC..................13 7. CONTROL LAY - OUT ......................14 8. WIRING DIAGRAM ......................15 9.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DLE0442W DLE2544W DLE6942W DLE0442S DLE5944WM DLG2555W ITEM REMARK DLG0452W DLG6952W DLG0452S DLG5955WM Color White Titanium White White Material & Top Plate Porcelain Porcelain Porcelain Spray Finishes Door Trim Silver Chrome Chrome White POWER SUPPLY 120V / 240V 60Hz (26A) MOTOR 250W (4.5A)
  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    FEATURES AND BENEFITS DLE0442W/DLG0452W/DLE0442S/DLG0452S/DLE6942W/DLG6952W/DLE5944WM/ DLG5955WM DLE2544W/DLG2555W...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. POWER CORD 1) 4-wire connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. required for mobile Tighten screw. homes and where local 4. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of codes do not permit the power supply cord to the center, silver colored use of 3 wire connections.
  • Page 7 2) 3-wire connection 3) Optional 3-wire connection Use where local codes permit connecting Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center terminal block screw. 2. Remove appliance ground wire (green) from external ground connector screw.
  • Page 8 3-2. Connect Gas Supply Pipe (Gas Dryer ONLY) For further assistance, refer to section on Gas Requirements. 1. Make certain your dryer is equipped for use with the 3. Connect to gas supply pipe using a new flexible type of gas in your laundry room. Dryer is equipped stainless steel connector.
  • Page 9: Columbus Dryer Cycle Process

    COLUMBUS DRYER CYCLE PROCESS Default Conditions of operation and termination Drying Cooling Wrinkle care Cycle Temp- Display erature time Electro- Temp- Default Temp- Level Time sensor Control time Control** 70 ± 5°C 47 ± 5°C Heavy Duty High (Normal) 54min Saturation (5min) Cotton/ Medium...
  • Page 10: Component Testing Information

    COMPONENT TESTING INFORMATION When checking the Component, be sure to turn the power off, and do voltage discharge sufficiently. CAUTION Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 1. Thermal cut off Measure resistance of terminal If thermal fuse is open must •...
  • Page 11 Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 7. Heater Measure resistance of the • Electric type following terminal Terminal : 1 (COM) - 2 Resistance value : 10Ω Terminal : 1 (COM) - 3 Resistance value : 10Ω Terminal : 2 - 3 Resistance value : 20Ω...
  • Page 12 Component Test Procedure Check result Remark 13. Hi-limit Thermostat Measure resistance of terminal • Gas type (Auto reset) to terminal • Gas funnel- Open at 203 ± 7°F (95 ± 5°C) Resistance value ≒ ∞ Hi-limit Continuity < 1Ω Close at 158 ± 9°F (70 ± 5°C) •...
  • Page 13: Motor Diagram And Schematic

    MOTOR DIAGRAM AND SCHEMATIC When checking Component, be sure to turn Power off, then do voltage discharge sufficiently. NOTE Contact On / Off by Centrifugal Switch STOP MODE RUN MODE (When Motor does not operate) (Motor operates) Centrifugal switch Centrifugal switch (Pull Drive forward)
  • Page 14: Control Lay - Out

    PWB ASSEMBLY DISPLAY LAY-OUT MODEL DISPLAY AS DIAGNOSTIC TEST OPTION PART MODEL P/No DISPLAY OP 1 OP 2 OP 3 OP 4 OP 5 OP 6 DLE0442W/S / DLE6942W 18:23 6871EC2123B DLE5944WM DLG0452W/S / DLG6952W 19:23 6871EC2123C DLG5955WM DLE2544W 18:25 6871EC2123E 19:25...
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM ELECTRIC DRYER WIRING DIAGAM DLE5944WM GAS DRYER WIRING DIAGAM DLG5955WM...
  • Page 16: Diagnostic Test

    DIAGNOSTIC TEST 1. This TEST should be used for Factory test /Service test. Do not use this DIAGNOSTIC TEST other than specified. 2. Activating the Heater manually with the Door open may trip the Thermostat attached to the Heater, therefore do not activate it manually.
  • Page 17: Test 1 120Vac Electrical Supply

    Test 1 120VAC Electrical supply When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to and avoid an Caution electric shock. Trouble Symptom No power was applied to Controller. (LED, Display off) Measurement Condition With Dryer Power On; Connector linked to Controller. •...
  • Page 18: Test 2 Thermistor Test

    Test 2 Thermistor Test --- Measure with Power Off Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with the Ground.) During Diagnostic Test, tE1 and tE2 Error occur. Trouble Symptom During operation, Heater would not turn off, or remains on.
  • Page 19: Test 3 Motor Test

    Test 3 Motor test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Drum will not rotate; No fan will function; No Heater will work. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
  • Page 20: Test 4 Moisture Sensor

    Test 4 Moisture sensor Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Trouble Symptom Degree of dryness does not match with Dry Level. Measurement Condition Turn the Dryer’s Power Off, then measure resistance.
  • Page 21: Test 5 Door Switch Test

    Test 5 Door switch test Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) Door Opening is not sensed.(During operation, when opening Door, Drum motor and Trouble Symptom Heater run continuously;...
  • Page 22: Test 6 Heater Switch Test - Electric Type

    Test 6 Heater switch test - Electric Type Before measuring resistance, be sure to turn Power off, and do voltage discharge. Caution (When discharging, contact the metal plug of Power cord with earth line.) While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer.
  • Page 23: Test 7 Gas Valve Test - Gas Type

    Test 7 GAS Valve test - Gas Type Caution When measuring power, be sure to wear insulated gloves, to avoid electric shock. While operating, Heating will not work. Trouble Symptom Drying time takes longer. Measurement Condition With dryer power on Power On &...
  • Page 24: Change Gas Setting (Natural Gas, Propane Gas)

    CHANGE GAS SETTING (NATURAL GAS, PROPANE GAS) Warning After Natural Gas Setting, applying Propane Gas Orifice or wrong use of Natural Gas Orifice will result in fire. Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. Initially , Natural Gas mode is set. Propane Gas Orifice is on sale as a Service Part to authorized servicers only.
  • Page 25 GAS VALVE FLOW START KEY PUSH “VALVE 1” ON IGNITE ON IGNITE TEMPERATURE ABOUT 370”F FRAME DETECT OPEN IGNITE OFF “VALVE 2” ON GAS IGNITION FRAME DETECT CLOSE DRYING “VALVE 2” OFF GAS IGNITION GAS VALVE STRUCTURE START VALVE 1 IGNITER FRAME OPEN...
  • Page 26: Disassembly Instructions

    DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Disassemble and repair the unit only after pulling out power plug from the outlet. Remove 3 screws on the rear Panel. Pull the control panel forward. Open the cover protect. Disconnect connectors. Remove 5 screws. Disassemble the controller assembly.
  • Page 27 Push backward using an opener and lift the top plate. Open the top plate. Open the door, Remove 2 screws. Remove 2 screws form upper side. Pull the Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door switch connector.
  • Page 28 Open the top plate. Remove Cover Cabinet. Disconnect the door lamp and electro sensor connector. Remove 4 screws. Disassemble the Tub Drum [Front]. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub drum [front]. Disengage belt from motor and idler pulleys. Carefully remove Drum out through front of dryer.
  • Page 29 Remove screw & exhaust duct. PORTION “A” Detach and remove the bottom, left or right side knockout as desired. Reconnect the new duct[11 in(28cm)] to the DUCT blower housing, and attach the duct to the base. TAPE Pre-assemble 4" elbow with 4" duct. Wrap duct tape around joint.
  • Page 30 Remove the filter. Remove 3 screws. Pull the grill. Disconnect electro sensor. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly. Remove 2 screws and cover(Air guide). Remove the bolt and washer. Pull the fan. Disconnect the motor clamp and motor.
  • Page 31 Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet. Remove filter and 2 screws. Pull the air duct towards the front. Open the top plate. Remove the Cover Cabinet and Tub Drum [Front]. Remove the Drum assembly and Tub Drum [Rear]. Disconnect Air duct from the Tub Drum [Front].
  • Page 32: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 12-1. Control Panel & Plate Assembly A130 A150 A120 A140 A110 A550 A570 A600 A215 A210 A211...
  • Page 33: Cabinet & Door Assembly

    12-2. Cabinet & Door Assembly A700 A800 A212 A300 A330 A320 A305 A340 A500 A310 A535 A520 A510 A430 A540 A400 A450 A410 A460 A420...
  • Page 34: Drum & Motor Assembly : Electric Type

    12-3-1. Drum & Motor Assembly : Electric Type F200 K400 K120 K140 K100 K130 K250 K251 K310 K330 K320 K340 K222 K620 K221 K230 K210 K250 K360 K350 K610 K550 K251 K560 K240 K530 F140 K651 K510 K520 K640 K540 F130 F110 K650...
  • Page 35: Drum & Motor Assembly : Gas Type

    12-3-2. Drum & Motor Assembly : Gas type F200 K400 K120 K140 K100 K130 K250 K251 K310 K330 K320 K340 K222 K620 K221 K230 K210 K250 K360 K350 K610 K550 K251 K560 K240 K530 K651 K510 K520 K640 K540 M150 M240 M220 K650...
  • Page 36: Replacement Parts List

    MAY 2005 PRINTED IN KOREA P/No.:3828EL3001C...

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