Whirlpool Polara GR556LRK Service Manual page 69

5. To test the RF, LR, & RR single ele-
ments & limiters:
a) Disconnect the yellow, brown, or blue
wire from the element terminal.
b) Disconnect the wires from limiter ter-
minals 1a and 1b.
c) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
two element terminals. The meter
should indicate between 20 and 40 Ω.
Single Element
Terminals
Limiter
d) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim-
iter terminals 1a & 2a. The meter should
indicate continuity (0 Ω).
e) Touch the ohmmeter test leads to lim-
iter terminals 1b & 2b.
With the temperature below 150˚F, the
meter should indicate an open circuit
(infinite).
With the temperature above 150˚F, the
meter should indicate continuity (0 Ω).
5-9
Element
Terminals
1a
1b
2a
2b