Ignitor - GE DHDVH52 Technical Service Manual

Ignitor

The ignitor is located at the end of the gas valve
assembly in the combustion chamber opening and
has a maximum rating of 4 amps. The ignitor has an
approximate resistance value of 300 to 500 Ω.
WARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed when
servicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury.
Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
To remove the ignitor:
1. Remove the top, control, and front panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel
2. Remove the drum. (See
3. Disconnect the ignitor wire harness.
4. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach
the burner to the bracket.
5. Remove the burner.
6. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the ignitor to the bracket.
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Front Panel
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Drum
Ignitor
Wire
Harness
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7. Rotate the base of the ignitor clockwise. Remove
the ignitor.
Note: The ignitor is very fragile. Care must be taken
to avoid breaking the ignitor when reinstalling the
burner.
Flame Detector
The fl ame detector is attached to the right side of
the combustion chamber.
To remove the fl ame detector:
1. Remove the top, control, and front panels. (See
Top Panel, Control Panel
2. Remove the drum. (See
3. Disconnect the 2 wires from the fl ame detector.
4. Remove the single Phillips-head screw that
holds the fl ame detector to the combustion
chamber.
5. Remove the fl ame detector from the tab at the
bottom.
Note: Upon reassembly, ensure the tab at the
bottom of the fl ame detector is inserted into the slot
located on the combustion chamber.
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Front Panel.
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Drum