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8.16 Bi-metal thermostats
8.16.1 General characteristics
This type of thermostat, which exists in various versions with one or two contacts (normally closed or
normally open) is utilized for a number of applications:
control of the temperature of the washing water
control of the temperature of the drying air
as a safety device for overheating during washing and/or drying.
8.16.2 Operating principle
When the bi-metal disk reaches the temperature at which the thermostat has been calibrated, it trips,
causing a lever to open (or close, depending on the version) the contacts.
During the cooling phase, the bi-metal disk returns to its original position at a pre-determined reset
temperature.
1. Steel
capsule
2. Bi-metal
disk
3. Contact
4. Spring
5. High-temperature
lever
6. Low-temperature
lever
8.16.3 Electrical symbols
Normally-closed Normally-open
Manual
reset
8.16.4 Manual-reset thermostat
In certain applications (such as washer-dryers), manual-reset safety thermostats are fitted. In this case, the
bi-metal element, after tripping as a result of overheating, does not reset automatically to its original position
when it cools.
It is necessary to press the corresponding button manually to reset the bi-metal element.
8.16.5 Checking for efficiency
1. Use a tester to check that, when cold, the contacts are in the correct position.
2. Heat the thermostat bulb and check for correct switching of the contacts.
3. Allow the thermostat to cool and check that the contacts return to their original position.