Flame Detector; Ignitor - GE GFDS350 Technical Service Manual

Caution: The ignitor is very fragile. To prevent
breaking the ignitor, care must be taken when
installing the gas valve.
Note: Upon reassembly, ensure the gas valve
is inserted under the 2 tabs located in
bracket
the dryer fl oor.

Ignitor

The ignitor is located at the end of the burner
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.
The ignitor is attached to the gas valve bracket
with a Phillips-head screw. To access the ignitor, it is
necessary to remove the burner assembly. (See
, steps 1 through 8.)
Valve
Gas Valve Bracket
Caution: The ignitor is very fragile. To prevent
breaking the ignitor, care must be taken when
installing the burner assembly.

Flame Detector

The fl ame detector is attached to the right side of
the combustion chamber. It is necessary to remove
the fl ame detector moisture shield to remove the
fl ame detector.
To remove the fl ame detector:
1. Remove the drum. (See
2. Remove 2 Phillips-head screws from the front
frame and the Phillips-head screw from the rear
of the gas valve cover.
Gas
.)
Drum
– 40 –
Gas Valve
Moisture
Shield
3. Disconnect the 2 wires from the fl ame detector.
4. Remove the 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.