Inlet Thermal Limiter; General Characteristics; Outlet Thermal Limiter; High-Limit Thermostat - Electrolux EFME617SIW Service Manual

Electrical Components (For Models 617, 517 and 417 Series)

7.7 Inlet Thermal Limiter

WARNING
When replacing the Inlet Thermal Limiter, refer to
the code shown in the list of spare parts relating
to the Appliance.

7.7.1 General Characteristics

A Limiter is a heat-sensitive fuse attached to the
heating element, and it disconnects electrical power
to the heater when the Dryer gets overheated.
The specific purpose of the
Thermal Limiter is to prevent
overheating and fires. It is made
of a heat-sensitive material that
melts or otherwise becomes
electrically open when the
temperature rises beyond its limit.
Component Specifications
S.No. Component
Inlet
1 Thermal
Limiter
Specification
U.L. and C.S.A. Rated:
125/250 V AC, 25 A Resistive,
125 V AC, 20 F.L.A.,
60 L.R.A. Inductive,
240 V AC, 10 F.L.A.,
60 L.R.A. Inductive,
For Electrical model: Opening
Temp: 275 º ± 10.8 ºF,
Closing Temp: -31 ºF.
For Gas model: Opening
Temp: 314 º ± 6 ºF, Closing
Temp: -31 ºF.

7.8 Outlet Thermal Limiter

WARNING
When replacing the Outlet Thermal Limiter, refer to
the code shown in the list of spare parts relating
to the Appliance.
7.8.1 General Characteristics
It is a heat-sensitive fuse attached to the Rear Panel,
and it disconnects electrical power to the heater
when the Dryer gets overheated.
The specific purpose of the Thermal Limiter is to
prevent overheating and fires. It is made of a heat-
sensitive material that melts or otherwise becomes
electrically open when the temperature rises beyond
its limit.
Component Specifications
S.No. Component
Outlet
1 Thermal
Limiter

7.9 High-Limit Thermostat

WARNING
When replacing the High-Limit Thermostat, refer to
the code shown in the list of spare parts relating
to the Appliance.
7.9.1 General Characteristics
A Thermostat is a device that is used to control a
heating or cooling system so that it maintains a
certain temperature or keeps the temperature within
a certain range. It acts as a switch which makes the
circuit open or close. If temperature goes beyond
the specified range, it opens the circuit else circuit
remains close.
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Specification
U.L. Rated: 240 V, 10 A
F.L.A and 60 A L.R.A at
350 ºF, C.S.A. Rated:
120 V, 15 A Resistive,
Opening Temp: 180 º ± 8 ºF,
Closing Temp: -31 ºF.