J. main door switch, K. sail switch (gas models only), L. hi-limit (gas models only) – American Dryer Corp. Phase 6 Microprocessor Controls ML-190HS User Manual

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J. MAIN DOOR SWITCH

The main door switch is located near the main door hinge. When the main door

opens, the switch will also open, preventing the dryer from operating. The main

door switch is a safety device and should never be disabled.

K. SAIL SWITCH (GAS MODELS ONLY)

The sail switch is located on the front of the

burner box. A sail switch consists of a round

damper plate on a lever arm which is in contact

with an electric switch. When the air blower

comes on, it draws air through the gas burner.

This creates a negative pressure inside the

burner box, and this negative pressure pulls in

the round damper and activates the sail switch.

If there is improper airflow, the damper will

not pull in, preventing the burner from starting.

Improper airflow can be caused by improperly designed exhaust ducting where the duct run is too long or has too

many sharp bends in it. It can also be caused by a lack of make-up air.

L. HI-LIMIT (GAS MODELS ONLY)

A hi-limit thermostat is located at the burner.

This is a manual reset disc-type thermostat set

at 330º F. If the flame in the burner should get

too hot, this thermostat will shut off the burner.

This is generally caused by low airflow through

the dryer. The heat will not ignite/fire unless

this manual reset thermostat is reset.

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