Viking VCBF036RSS Service Manual page 26

Component Testing
Component Description
Thermistor Temperature sensing device
Electric Damper control balances the air delivery
damper control between refrigerator and freezer
compartments providing temperature
control for refrigerator.
Electrical voltage activates damper
control and door closes restricting flow of
air from freezer compartment to
refrigerator compartment.
Water Single pole, single throw switch
Dispenser completes circuit for water solenoid when
Switch button is depressed.
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Test Procedures
Check resistance across leads.
Temperature Resistance
77°F 10,000 ohms
36°F 29,500 ohms
0°F 86,300 ohms
Check resistance across terminals.
If no resistance across terminals replace damper
control.
Check resistant across terminals.
Water button not depressed:
"NO" terminals are open
Water button depressed:
"NO" terminals are closed
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