Timer Voltage: Dropping Resistor; Dryer Front Panel - GE GUD27ESSMWW Technical Service Manual

Dryer Start Switch Replacement
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above from Dryer Timer
Replacement.
2. Disconnect the wires from the start switch.
3. Lift the locking lever and rotate the start
switch counter-clockwise.
Locking Lever
The timer voltage-dropping resistor (on electric
models) controls the run-time during automatic
cycles. This 4500-ohm resistor is in series with
the timer motor. When the drum outlet thermostat
the 240 VAC heater circuit to 120 VAC to run the
timer motor.
NOTE: If an open timer motor is present, or if
the timer fails to advance a properly heating
automatic cycle to the cool down position, check
for 4,500 ohms' resistance at timer contacts A to
The resistor is held in place on the bracket with
a single Phillips-head screw and has two wires
attached.
Voltage-Dropping
Resistor

Dryer Front Panel

Front Panel Removal
NOTE: In the following steps, removing the dryer
door allows for easier manipulation of the dryer
front panel.
1. Remove the bottom screw from each hinge
the dryer front panel.
2. Remove the service panel. (See Service
Panel in this section of this service guide.)
3. Remove the two Phillips-head screws and the
heat shield from the cabinet.
NOTE: In the following step, cover the top of the
washer with a protective surface.
4. Disengage the control panel from the
front panel (see Control Panel in the
Components section of this service guide),
then place it on top of the washer.
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Loosen
Remove
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