Whirlpool ADVANTECH CAE2761K, Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

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HIGH-LIMIT THERMOSTAT
Refer to pages 4-49 or 4-50 for the procedure
for servicing the high-limit thermostat.
The purpose of the high-limit thermostat is to
cycle off the heat if the heater box area be-
comes higher than 146
°
C (295
°
F).
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
high-limit thermostat terminals.
4. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the high-
limit thermostat terminals. The meter
should indicate a closed circuit (0
Ω
).
High-Limit
Thermostat
Terminals
FLAME SENSOR
Refer to page 4-50 for the procedure for ser-
vicing the flame sensor.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
flame sensor terminals.
4. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the flame
sensor terminals. The meter should indi-
cate a closed circuit (0
Ω
) when cold.
Flame Sensor
Terminals
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.