Whirlpool JOB AID GC1SHAXM, Installation And Operation Manual

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COMPONENT TESTING
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.
The chart below lists all major electrical components and the procedure for checking them. All
continuity/resistance checks should be done with harness connectors unplugged.
COMPONENT
VOLTAGE AT
COMPONENT
RESISTANCE / WATTS
TEST LOCATIONS
Compressor:
Run Windings
Start Windings
120 VAC
Compressor pins:
1 to 5
Ω
3 to 11
Ω
See Tech-Sheet
Performance Data Chart.
Start Relay 120 VAC Continuity
Terminals “S” and “R”
Overload Protector 120 VAC Continuity Between terminals.
Run Capacitor 120 VAC Momentary resistance
Check at capacitor;
reverse test leads and
check again.
Electric Air Baffle
(Motor)
120 VAC
Approx. 8450
Ω
, 1.5 Watts
Thermistors:
RC Side
FC Side
Low voltage;
cannot measure
2700
Ω
at 77ºF (25ºC)
8750
Ω
at 32ºF (0ºC)
RC thermistor at Control
Board pins 4/1 & 4/3.
FC thermistor at Control
Board pins 4/2 & 4/4.
COMPONENT TESTING CHART
Continued on the next page.
WARNING
Check resistance at
Control Board terminals
16/4 & 12/7. During nor-
mal operation, 120V is
present at Baffle termi-
nals 1 & 2.