GE Profile PTWN8055MMS, Техническое обслуживание руководство

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3. Loosen the 10-mm hex nut until fl ush with the
end of the stud.
4. Push inward on the 10-mm hex nut to relax the
rubber gasket.
5. Grasp the heating element and pull it from the
tub.
Caution: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under torqu-
ing could cause water leakage; over torquing could
cause the tub to crack.
10-mm Hex Nut
Torque Wrench
High Limit Thermostat
• The outer tub is protected from over heating
from the heating element by a high limit
thermostat.
• The high limit thermostat is located on the
bottom of the outer tub.
• The high limit thermostat is a safety device
that monitors the temperature of the heating
element.
• The high limit thermostat is wired in series with
the heating element.
• If the high limit thermostat reaches a
temperature beyond its maximum temperature
rating, it will trip and disable the heating
function only.
• Heating functions will be restored when the high
limit thermostat cools and resets.
• The high limit thermostat has a trip temperature
of 185°F (85°C) +/- 5% and a reset temperature
of 86°F (30°C) +/- 5%.
To remove the high limit thermostat:
1. Remove the heater from the outer tub. (See
Heater
.)
2. Remove the wire ties that hold the high limit
thermostat wiring to the outer tub.
Wire Ties
Heater
High Limit Thermostat
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