High Limit Thermostat - GE Profile PTWN8055MMS Technical Service Manual

3. Loosen the 10-mm hex nut until fl ush with the
end of the stud.
4. Push inward on the 10-mm hex nut to relax the
rubber gasket.
10-mm Hex Nut
5. Grasp the heating element and pull it from the
tub.
Caution: Proper torque must be applied to the 10-
mm hex nut to assure a proper seal. Under torqu-
ing could cause water leakage; over torquing could
cause the tub to crack.
Torque Wrench

High Limit Thermostat

• The outer tub is protected from over heating
from the heating element by a high limit
thermostat.
• The high limit thermostat is located on the
bottom of the outer tub.
• The high limit thermostat is a safety device
that monitors the temperature of the heating
element.
• The high limit thermostat is wired in series with
the heating element.
• If the high limit thermostat reaches a
temperature beyond its maximum temperature
rating, it will trip and disable the heating
function only.
• Heating functions will be restored when the high
limit thermostat cools and resets.
• The high limit thermostat has a trip temperature
of 185°F (85°C) +/- 5% and a reset temperature
of 86°F (30°C) +/- 5%.
To remove the high limit thermostat:
1. Remove the heater from the outer tub. (See
.)
Heater
2. Remove the wire ties that hold the high limit
thermostat wiring to the outer tub.
Heater
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Wire Ties
High Limit Thermostat
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