Drive Motor - GE WSLS1500J Service Manual

Drive Motor

On the motor plug, check for approximate
resistance values:
• Blue to white and yellow - 5.5 Ώ
• Red to white and yellow - 5.5 Ώ
• Blue to red - 11 Ώ (Can also be measured at
PCB CN4 to CN5)
Blue wire is for the start winding.
Red wire is for the run winding.
The drive motor utilizes a 42 µF condenser. The
condenser is a start capacitor. If the condenser
is open; the motor will hum, but not start.
The condenser is attached to the platform with 2
Phillips-head screws.
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