GE GUD24ESSMWW, Technical Service Manual

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Inner
Element
Inner
Element
Outer
Element
The heater assembly is located behind the drum.
It consists of inner and outer open-wire elements,
each formed in a zigzag pattern fastened to a
single housing. The inner element consists of two
elements wired in parallel with each.
When energized, the outer element draws
approximately 9 amps at 240 VAC. The outer
element has a resistance value of 23.7 - 26
ohms. When energized, the two inner elements
combined draw approximately 9 amps at 240
VAC. The two inner elements have a combined
resistance value of 23.7 - 26 ohms.
To access the heater assembly, it is necessary
to remove the drum. (See
Drum in this section
of this service guide.) Lead wires can then be
removed from the elements, safety thermostat,
inlet control thermostat, and high limit thermostat.
(See the
Component Locator Views in this
service guide.) The heater assembly is attached
to the cabinet with four Phillips-head screws.
On electric models, the safety thermostat is
located on the top left area of the heater housing,
to the left of the inlet control thermostat. On
gas models, the safety thermostat is located on
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thermostat. The thermostat monitors incoming air
temperature.
If the thermostat reaches a temperature beyond
its maximum temperature rating, it will trip and
disable power to the heating elements (electric
models) or burner assembly (gas models).
On electric dryers, the safety thermostat opens
at 235°F and will automatically reset at 205°F
(225°F and 195°F for long vent models). On
27-in. gas dryers, the safety thermostat opens
at 280°F (300°F for 24-in. models). It will
automatically reset at 240°F (260°F for 24-in.
models).
Safety Thermostat Removal
1. Remove the drum. (See Drum in this section
of this service guide.)
2. Disconnect the two wires from the safety
thermostat.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the safety thermostat to the heater assembly
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4. Lift and slide the thermostat from the heater
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Safety
Thermostat
27-in. Electric
Model
24-in. Gas
Model
Safety
Thermostat
Heater Assembly Safety Thermostat