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Americana and New Generation Refrigerators
Service Procedures
8.21 Testing the Heating Element for
Resistance
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Testing the Heating Element Connectors
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Heating Element
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Connectors
1. Perform the steps in “Replacing the Heating Element”
on page 39 to remove the heating element.
2. Set the multi-meter to the Ohms resistance setting.
3. Attach a lead of the multi-meter to each of the heating
element connectors.
The reading should be within specification (± 10%)
for the model. Refer to the parts list by product
number to find the Ohms resistance range. If the
reading is out of specification, it indicates a faulty
heating element.
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Consult the operating manual for the multi-meter
for specific device function.
8.22 Replacing the Heating Element
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Removing the Heating Element from the Flue Stack
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Flue Stack
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Heating Element
1. Disconnect the unit from all power sources (120 VAC
and 12 VDC).
2. Disconnect the heating element wiring from the
lower control module.
3. Remove the defective heating element from the
pocket within the flue stack.
4. Perform these steps in reverse with a new heating
element to complete the replacement.
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Ensure the new heating element is firmly seated in
the pocket and does not move side-to-side.
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