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Maytag Co.
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SECTION IV
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
A. CONTROL PANEL (MICROPROCESSOR)
Lifting the control door will reveal the control panel assembly.
Opening the control panel will allow access to the major components
which include the computer board and keypad. The keypad inputs
to the computer what temperature and program has been selected.
The computer controls the entire operation of the dryer. It accepts
inputs and gives outputs to various parts throughout the dryer.
B. GLOBAR
The globar is a 120 VAC device. When the Globar meets
its peak radiant heat the I-R sensor “infrared sensor” senses
the heat and powers the gas valve.
C. GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY
Gas heated dryers are equipped with a gas burner assembly consisting of one burner tube, one gas valve, Glo-Bar
infrared sensor. The inlet piping enters through the rear of the dryer on the right-hand side (viewing from the front)
and runs to the front of the dryer where the gas valve is located.
