Whirlpool Polara GR556LRK, Service Manual

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5. To test the RF, LR, & RR single ele-
ments & limiters:
a) Disconnect the yellow, brown, or blue
wire from the element terminal.
b) Disconnect the wires from limiter ter-
minals 1a and 1b.
c) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
two element terminals. The meter
should indicate between 20 and 40
Ω
.
d) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim-
iter terminals 1a & 2a. The meter should
indicate continuity (0
Ω
).
e) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim-
iter terminals 1b & 2b.
With the temperature below 150˚F, the
meter should indicate an open circuit
(infinite).
With the temperature above 150˚F, the
meter should indicate continuity (0
Ω
).
Limiter
1b
2b
2a
1a
Element
Terminals
Single Element
Terminals