Whirlpool LEW0050PQ - Electric Dryer, Job Aid And Service Manual

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5-3
THERMOSTATS
Refer to pages 4-5 and 4-8 for the procedures
for servicing the thermostats.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
thermostat you are testing.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
thermostat terminals. The meter should
indicate a closed (0
Ω
) circuit.
MAIN & FAN MOTOR
CAPACITORS
Refer to page 4-10 for the procedure for servic-
ing the motor capacitors.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
motor capacitor terminals.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 10K scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
motor capacitor terminals. The meter
should indicate several ohms, and then
gradually return towards infinity.
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.