Heating Element - Friedrich CEW18B33A Service Manual

Heating Element

WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off electric power before service or
installation.
All electrical connections and wiring MUST be
the National Electrical Code and all local codes
which have jurisdiction.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury or
death.
All electric heat models are equipped with a heating element . The models are equipped with either a 1.32 Kw or a 3.5 Kw
element.
The heating element contains a fuse link. The fuse link is in series with the power supply and will open and interrupt the power
when the temperature reaches 185°F or a short circuit occurs in the heating element. Once the fuse link separates, a new
heater element must be installed.
NOTE: Always replace the heating element with the exact replacement.
TESTING THE HEATING ELEMENT
Testing of the elements can be made with an ohmmeter across the terminals after the connecting wires have been removed.
A cold resistance reading of approximately 11.5 +-10% ohms for the 1.32 KW heater should be registered.
A cold resistance reading of approximately 30.4 +-10% ohms for the 3.5 KW heater should be registered.
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COMPONENTS TESTING
Heating Element
Example