Whirlpool ADVANTECH CAE2761K, Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

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DRIVE MOTOR
Refer to page 4-45 for the procedure for ser-
vicing the drive motor.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Disconnect the plug from the motor con-
nector.
4. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
5. Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue
motor wire connector, and the other test
lead to connector pin 5 (white-orange wire).
The meter should indicate between 2.4 and
3.6
Ω
(main winding).
6. Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue
motor wire connector, and the other test
lead to connector pin 3 (violet wire). The
meter should indicate between 2.4 and
3.8
Ω
(start winding).
7. If either resistance is much larger than
4
Ω
, replace the motor.
If the resistances at the motor are correct,
check for a failed broken belt switch.
If the broken belt switch is okay, check for
an open circuit between the motor and the
electronic control board.
Pin 3
(violet)
Motor
Connector
Pin 5
(white-orange)
Blue Motor Wire
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.