Siemens ULTRASENSE WTXD5300US - Manuals

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 5 / Bosch & Siemens Dryers Limited Lifetime Warranty Statement of Limited Warranty The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch” & “Siemens") in this Statement of Warranties apply only to Bosch & Siemens clothes dryers sold to the first u...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 6 / Warranty Warranty -- -- Serial # Label Serial # Label The serial # label, located on the front panel in front of the lint screen, shows necessary warranty information. Open the door to view the label. Model # - “WTMC6500UC/01” Factory serial # - Can convert factor...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 7 / Installation Installation – – Gas Dryer Installation Instructions (1) Gas Dryer Installation Instructions (1) NOTE: Be sure to follow all national & local codes. NOTE: Don’t install dryers in closets with solid wooden doors as dryers must have make-up air. NOT...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 10 / Installation Installation -- -- Gas Dryer Installation Instructions (4) Gas Dryer Installation Instructions (4) CAUTION: Dryers must be grounded to reduce the risk of shock. Door pin NOTE: Door pins have additional packaging to protect them during shipping. • Che...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 11 / Installation Installation – – Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (1) Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (1) NOTE: Don’t install dryers in closets with solid wooden doors as dryers must have make-up air. NOTE: Dryers must be installed on level, solidly...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 12 / Installation Installation – – Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (2) Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (2) HINT: Use torque, not drill, setting on power screwdrivers. Don’t tighten terminal screws more than 3.0 N-m (2.2 ft-lb). CAUTION: Dryers must b...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 13 / Installation Installation – – Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (3) Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (3) HINT: Don’t exceed maximum duct lengths shown in table. HINT: Use as few elbows as possible. HINT: Using side exhaust kit requires precision cu...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 14 / Installation Installation – – Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (4) Electric Dryer Installation Instructions (4) HINT: Dryers can be run on 240V or 208V. To change voltage from 240V to 208V, use voltage changeover test (8 th position from right). HINT: Be ...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 15 / Operation Operation -- -- Fascia Panels Fascia Panels WTMC3300US/CN (Electric) WTMC6300US/CN (Electric) & WTMC6500UC (Gas)

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 17 / Operation Operation -- -- Controls Controls Both have Regular/ Cotton , Permanent Press , Timed Dry , Air Fluff & Delicates settings. WTMC6300US/CN (Electric) / WTMC6500UC (Gas) WTMC3300US/CN (Electric) Cycle Selector Knob Digital Display

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 19 / Operation Operation -- -- Cleaning Lint Filter Cleaning Lint Filter Lint Filter The lint filter should be cleaned after each use or if the Lint Filter light becomes illuminated and the buzzer sounds during operation of the dryer: 1. Immediately stop dryer by rota...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 20 / To remove fascia panel to access control module: • Disconnect electric power. Remove (4) T-20 Torx front/side screws and lift panel up. Caps over screws can be removed using fingernails or a sharp knife – take care to not scratch fascia panel or caps. To remove c...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 21 / Disassembly Disassembly -- -- Top Panel Top Panel T-20 screws Dryer with fascia panel unscrewed Control module details Fascia panel side screw bushing Dryer with top panel removed To remove top panel for improved access: • Remove fascia panel first. If fascia pan...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 24 / Disassembly Disassembly -- -- Front Panel (3): Gas Front Access Front Panel (3): Gas Front Access HINT: Gas valves and burners are attached together to a single bracket. To remove them, screws must be removed from the base and burner chamber. T-20 screws Gas drye...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 25 / Disassembly Disassembly -- -- Rear Panel & Drum Cover Rear Panel & Drum Cover To remove rear panel (to access drum, drum rear bearing, drum/fan drive motor, broken belt switch & heater (electric)/burner (gas) with R2 NTC & Hi-limit)• Remove (22) r...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 26 / Disassembly Disassembly -- -- Drum Drum Removing drum: • If not done already, disconnect wire harnesses hindering removing drum and place them out of the way. Leave the control module (with wire harnesses) mounted to the frame. • Remove terminal block (electric d...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 27 / Disassembly Disassembly – – Parts Accessed when Drum Removed (1) Parts Accessed when Drum Removed (1) Gas dryer after drum has been removed. PARTS ACCESSIBLE WHEN DRUM REMOVED: • Gas valve • Gas igniter & flame sensor • Drum drive/fan motor • Broken belt swit...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 28 / Disassembly Disassembly – – Parts Accessed when Drum Removed (2) Parts Accessed when Drum Removed (2) Electric dryer after drum has been removed. PARTS ACCESSIBLE WHEN DRUM REMOVED: • Drum drive/fan motor • Broken belt switch/belt tightener assy. • Heater assy. w...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 30 / Disassembly Disassembly – – Electric heater Electric heater To remove electric heater: • Turn off or disconnect electric power. • After removing rear panel screws & one rear duct screw, remove rear panel. • Remove four rear cover screws & two duct screws,...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 31 / To remove gas burner: • Turn off gas supply & unplug power cord. • After removing rear panel screws & one rear duct screw, remove rear panel. • Remove four rear cover screws & two duct screws, then lift rear cover with duct up and away from burner ass...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 34 / Disassembly Disassembly -- -- Rear Main Drum Sleeve Bearing Rear Main Drum Sleeve Bearing HINT: To remove sleeve bearing from rear of drum (& rear cover): • Remove spring clip positioning drum shaft in bearing. • Remove bearing housing with bearing by unscrew...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 35 / Reassembly Reassembly – – Drum/Fan Drive Motor Drum/Fan Drive Motor Tips when installing drum/fan drive motor: • Lift rear of motor mount up and slide entire assembly toward front of dryer. • While holding motor shaft, not rotor fins, install fan blade onto motor...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 36 / Reassembly Reassembly – – Front Panel & Front (Bearing) Shield Front Panel & Front (Bearing) Shield Gas dryer with front panel removed HINT: When installing front (bearing) shield, make sure notch on bottom is seated on frame. HINT: Front panel hangs to f...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 37 / Resetting gas Hi-limit HINT: Make sure fan is tight. If fan nut won’t tighten down adequately, install a lockwasher. NTC R2 (on side of gas burner housing) NTC R2 (on side of electric heater housing) Resetting electric Hi-limit NOTE: Hi-limits (high temp cutouts)...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 38 / Reassembly Reassembly -- -- Drum Interior Light Drum Interior Light I’ve seen the light! The light is readily accessible when the door is opened. HINT: To access bulb, unscrew one screw in cover and pull hinged cover downward. NOTE: Bulb rated 120V/10W and uses C...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 40 / WTMC65/WTXD85 Gas Dryer Wiring Diagram NOTE: Dryers don’t stack and don’t have terminal boxes for combining with washers. gas heater HINT: “Mains” is the European term for “power”. N L WTMC65/WTXD85 Gas Dryer Wiring Diagram NOTE: Burner cycles on and off as neede...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 41 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Ratings (1) Ratings (1) • Electric dryers rated 208-240VAC, 22A, 60 Hz, 5280W. Use test program to select voltage. • Gas dryers rated 120VAC, 15A, 60 Hz, 1500W (12A max.) & 18,500 BTU. Standard is natural gas ...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 42 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Ratings (2) Ratings (2) NOTE: The only difference between WTMC33/63US & CN electric dryers is Canadian models have power cords. Drying cycles and heating levels are identical. • WTZ1280 ( B ) /WZ20380 ( S ) LP...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 43 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Infrequently Asked Questions (1) Infrequently Asked Questions (1) • Vent location – Rear (bottom or right side optional with kits) • Noise level – 67 dB (WTMC33/WTXD53) or 66 dB (WTMC6300/6500, WTXD83/85) • Net we...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 44 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Infrequently Asked Questions (2) Infrequently Asked Questions (2) • Power outages – Dryers enter standby mode for power interruptions over 10 minutes long. • Door opened during cycle – Dryers can be restarted once...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 45 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Drum/Fan Drive Motor Drum/Fan Drive Motor HINT: Remove rear panel to access drum drive motor, belt/pulley & electric heater/gas burner. Gas dryer wiring shown The main drive motor drives the drum & fan: ƒ ...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 46 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Electric Heater Assembly Electric Heater Assembly HINT: Hi-Limit (safety cutout) trips @: • 175ºC (347ºF) for electric • 175ºC (347ºF) for gas HINT: NTC R2 reads ~ 25 k Ω @ room temperature. Only 240V circuit in e...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 47 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Gas Burner Assembly (1) Gas Burner Assembly (1) L N L L N L L L N N L Running HINT: Hi-Limit (safety cutout) trips @: • 175ºC (347ºF) for electric • 175ºC (347ºF) for gas HINT: NTC R2 reads ~ 25 k Ω @ room tempera...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 48 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Gas Burner Assembly (2) Gas Burner Assembly (2) For best results, fan must be running and burner air holes must be clear. Good flame – fan pulls air through burner cavity and air flows freely through burner air ho...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 49 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Gas Burner Assembly (3) Gas Burner Assembly (3) Split-coil gas valves have a regulator, 3 coils (holding, booster & secondary) & 2 valves (dual & secondary). Gas Burner Operation: • Starting (& fla...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 50 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Gas Igniter & Flame Sensor Gas Igniter & Flame Sensor CAUTION: Igniters can be damaged if not handled with care. The igniter, located in the front of the burner assembly (near the burner & flame sensor...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 51 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – LP Gas Kits (1) LP Gas Kits (1) WTMC65 / WTXD85 gas dryers are set up from the factory for natural gas (for elevations up to 7700’). Use LP gas kits WTZ1280 or WZ20380 (available from new equipment dealers) to con...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 52 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – LP Gas Kits (2) LP Gas Kits (2) Using WTZ1280 / WZ20380 LP kits: • After noting connections, disconnect wires to all parts, including gas valve, igniter, flame sensor, Hi-limit & NTC. Be careful to not damage ...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 53 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Sensors below Lint Screen Sensors below Lint Screen NOTE: B19 Hi-limit (temperature limiter) is a one-time fuse type and must be replaced when it has opened. There are two sensors located on the front shield under...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 54 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Door Pin Alignment Door Pin Alignment The door switch is operated by a door pin on the inner door. If the door pin isn’t properly aligned with the dryer frame, the door pin can break or the door switch won’t be ac...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 55 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Lint Filter Light Lint Filter Light If the lint filter light comes on unexpectedly, especially during a drying cycle, then the lint screen NTC is reading a higher than normal temperature. It can be caused by debri...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 56 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Wrinkle/Finished Light Wrinkle/Finished Light NOTE: Display being off: • WTMC33 / WTXD53 dryers – display is blank (LED segments don’t show) • WTMC63/65, WTXD83/85 dryers – red backlight will be off If the wrinkle...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 57 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Sales Demo Mode Sales Demo Mode NOTE: The test program has a Sales Demo showing typical displays during normal drying (LED’s flash, then display counts down from :30 to :00). If using Sales Demo mode instead of tu...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 58 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Reversing Door Kit Reversing Door Kit Using door hinge kit (sales accessory WTZ1260 or WZ20360 ), doors can be reversed to open on the left side (hinge left). Hinge on left side Hinge on right side Changing door h...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 59 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Side Vent Kit Cutting Tool Side Vent Kit Cutting Tool When installing dryer side vent kit (sales accessory WTZ1265 or WZ20365 ), cutting tool kit (sales accessory WTZ1310 or WZ20410 or service part # 462498 ) &...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 60 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Suggested Repairs Power not on or has been disconnected. Reconnect and turn on power.Door switch misaligned & doesn't getactivated by door pin. Tighten s...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 61 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Test Test Pgm Pgm (1): Selecting Tests (1): Selecting Tests Selecting WTMC / WTXD Dryer Tests Test Position on knob WTMC33/WTXD53 WTMC63/65, WTXD83/85 View fault codes 1st position on right (cw) Extra Dry (Reg./Co...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 63 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Test Program (3): Displays Test Program (3): Displays WTMC / WTXD Dryer Test Program Displays Test Knob Position WTMC33/WTXD53 WTMC63/65, WTXD83/85 Notes Vie w fa ult code s 1st position on right (cw ) See fault c...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 64 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Test Test Pgm Pgm (4A): Fault Codes (4A): Fault Codes Fault Code Fault Solution Notes Effect E:11 Overheating due to clogged lint filter. Clean lint filter (& air duct if necessary). Displays E:01 during norma...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 69 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Test Program (7): Test Program (7): Moisture Sensor Conductance Moisture Sensor Conductance NOTE: To run sensor moisture conductance test: • Disconnect electric power. Remove rear cover, making sure no electrical ...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 71 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Troubleshooting of Minor Troubleshooting of Minor Faults (Customer Self Faults (Customer Self - - Help 1) Help 1) SELF-HELP Dryers may exhibit problems unrelated to a malfunction of the dryer itself. The following...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 73 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Dryer Operation (1): Moisture Sensing Dryer Operation (1): Moisture Sensing The control module continually measures the conductivity of wet clothing (by measuring the voltage between the two sensors). When the vol...

2nd Edition/Revision 0 (5/7/04) 74 / WTMC/WTXD Service Tips WTMC/WTXD Service Tips – – Dryer Operation (2): NTC Locations Dryer Operation (2): NTC Locations Two NTC sensors measure the air temperature to prevent overheating. • NTC R2 -- Measures the air temperature in front of the heater (electric) ...