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1959 Frigidaire Dryer Service Tech-Talk (continued)
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Start and Test the Dryer as Follows:
DCI-59 Model:
Thoroughly wipe the inside of the drum and close the door.
Make sure the Filtrator and the condensate pan are in place.
Set the timer knob to OFF and plug in the service cord.
Set the temperature indicator to REGULAR and turn the timer knob to 20 minute setting. The drum should rotate with the heater energized.
Depress the door treadle, the door should open and the drum should stop rotating.
Test the fluorescent lamp by pressing the switch located at the bottom, left side of the control housing.
DD-59, DCD-59 and D/-59 Models:
Thoroughly wipe the inside of the drum and close the door.
Make sure lint tray is in place.
Move timer knob to OFF. Plug in service cord (pigtail).
Set temperature selector knob to NORMAL (DI-59 and DCD-59 Models only).
Turn timer knob to 20 minute setting. Drum should rotate and heater be energized.
Depress door opener button. Door should unlatch and open; drum should stop rotating. On DI-59 models the drum lamp should be lit.
Close door; drum rotation should resume.
Test operation of back panel fluorescent lamp, except on DD-59 model, by depressing switch.
Optional Venting:
(DD-59, DCD-59, and DI-59 Models):
The dryer is designed to vent into the laundry area or through openings provided at the right rear or at the right side near the back (covered with plate). As factory set, moisture laden air is discharged through an opening in the bottom front. The discharge air duct can be relocated to divert air flow to either optional opening as follows:
1. Remove exhaust duct collar mounted at right rear opening with four screws.
2. Relocate collar at desired opening.
3. Remove discharge air duct from normal location at front exhaust chamber. Gain access by reaching into product through motor access opening or rear vent opening. Loosen metal ring and screw used to mount duct in front and reuse at desired location.
A vent package is available from Frigidaire Distributors for outside venting. Installation instructions are included.
DRYER DIAGNOSIS CHART
PROBLEM AND CAUSE REMEDY
Overdrying (All Models): Thermostat setting too high. Defective temperature safety switch. Clothes not tumbling properly. Timer defective or binding. Adjust or replace thermostat. Replace switch. Check drum rpm-Adjust pulley, belt, or both to obtain 51 rpm. Check and replace if necessary.
Timer Does Not Advance (All Models): Note: When the automatic drying cycle is used on DI-59 and DCI-59 models, the timer advances only when the-heater is off. Inoperative timer motor-case burned out or contacts welded. Check electrical wiring to timer. Replace complete timer. Correct accordingly.
Drum Rotates, Heater Will Not Heat (All Models) : Burned out heating elements. Loose electrical connections at element terminals. Defective thermostat. Defective temperature safety switch. Main line fuse blown. Replace element. Tighten connections. Check electrical continuity through thermostat, replace if necessary. Check electrical continuity through switch, replace it if necessary. Replace 30 ampere fuse.
Cannot Obtain Desired Temperature (All Models) : Incorrect thermostat setting. Selector Switch defective. Check electrical wiring to selector switch. Adjust or replace thermostat. Replace switch. Correct accordingly.
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Automated Summary of Text on this Page:
Start and Test the Dryer as Follows:
DCI-59 Model:
Thoroughly wipe the inside of the drum and close the door.
Make sure the Filtrator and the condensate pan are in place.
Set the timer knob to OFF and plug in the service cord.
Set the temperature indicator to REGULAR and turn the timer knob to 20 minute setting. The drum should rotate with the heater energized.
Depress the door treadle, the door should open and the drum should stop rotating.
Test the fluorescent lamp by pressing the switch located at the bottom, left side of the control housing.
DD-59, DCD-59 and D/-59 Models:
Thoroughly wipe the inside of the drum and close the door.
Make sure lint tray is in place.
Move timer knob to OFF. Plug in service cord (pigtail).
Set temperature selector knob to NORMAL (DI-59 and DCD-59 Models only).
Turn timer knob to 20 minute setting. Drum should rotate and heater be energized.
Depress door opener button. Door should unlatch and open; drum should stop rotating. On DI-59 models the drum lamp should be lit.
Close door; drum rotation should resume.
Test operation of back panel fluorescent lamp, except on DD-59 model, by depressing switch.
Optional Venting:
(DD-59, DCD-59, and DI-59 Models):
The dryer is designed to vent into the laundry area or through openings provided at the right rear or at the right side near the back (covered with plate). As factory set, moisture laden air is discharged through an opening in the bottom front. The discharge air duct can be relocated to divert air flow to either optional opening as follows:
1. Remove exhaust duct collar mounted at right rear opening with four screws.
2. Relocate collar at desired opening.
3. Remove discharge air duct from normal location at front exhaust chamber. Gain access by reaching into product through motor access opening or rear vent opening. Loosen metal ring and screw used to mount duct in front and reuse at desired location.
A vent package is available from Frigidaire Distributors for outside venting. Installation instructions are included.
DRYER DIAGNOSIS CHART
PROBLEM AND CAUSE REMEDY
Overdrying (All Models): Thermostat setting too high. Defective temperature safety switch. Clothes not tumbling properly. Timer defective or binding. Adjust or replace thermostat. Replace switch. Check drum rpm-Adjust pulley, belt, or both to obtain 51 rpm. Check and replace if necessary.
Timer Does Not Advance (All Models): Note: When the automatic drying cycle is used on DI-59 and DCI-59 models, the timer advances only when the-heater is off. Inoperative timer motor-case burned out or contacts welded. Check electrical wiring to timer. Replace complete timer. Correct accordingly.
Drum Rotates, Heater Will Not Heat (All Models) : Burned out heating elements. Loose electrical connections at element terminals. Defective thermostat. Defective temperature safety switch. Main line fuse blown. Replace element. Tighten connections. Check electrical continuity through thermostat, replace if necessary. Check electrical continuity through switch, replace it if necessary. Replace 30 ampere fuse.
Cannot Obtain Desired Temperature (All Models) : Incorrect thermostat setting. Selector Switch defective. Check electrical wiring to selector switch. Adjust or replace thermostat. Replace switch. Correct accordingly.
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