Thermistor Failure - U-Line UHRE124-WS81A User Manual & Service Manual

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Thermistors

Thermistor

Thermistors are used for various temperature readings.

Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings using a

Thermistors provide reliable temperature readings

resistance which varies based on surrounding temperatures.

using a resistance which varies based on surrounding

If a faulty thermistor is suspected, it may be tested using

temperatures. If a faulty thermistor is suspected it may be

an accurate ohmmeter.

tested using an accurate ohmmeter.

Thermistor connections must be kept clean. A thermistor

Both thermistors in the unit are identical. If a thermistor

connection that has become corroded can cause resistance

is suspected of being defective, the resistance can be

values from the thermistor to change as they pass through

verified. Place the thermistor in an ice water bath, the

a dirty connection to the board.

resistance should read 16.1k Ohms +/-5% on your meter.

It is for that reason that we apply dielectric grease to all of

Thermistor connections must be kept clean. A thermistor

our thermistor connections. Dielectric grease will help to

connection that has become corroded can cause resistance

keep thermistor connections clean and dry.

values from the thermistor to change as they pass through

a dirty connection to the board.

If you change a thermistor in the unit, please re-apply

dielectric grease to the connection. If you encounter a dirty

It is for that reason that we apply dielectric grease to all of

thermistor connection, you should replace the thermistor

our thermistor connections. Dielectric grease will help to

and the thermistor harness.

keep thermistor connections clean and dry.

This unit has one thermistor located along the right hand

If you change a thermistor in the unit please re-apply

sidewall of the ice bin. It is used to maintain the ice level in

dielectric grease to the connection. If you encounter

the bin.

a dirty thermistor connection, you should replace the

thermistor and the thermistor harness.

Thermistor error information can be found in the Control

Operations - Service section.

This unit has one thermistor.

Thermistor one (Zone):

Located along the right hand side wall. It is used to

maintain the operating temperature within that zone.