Gas Assembly Characteristics (For Gas Models Efmg617Siw / Efmg517Siw / Efmg417Siw); Igniter; General Characteristics; Burner - Electrolux EFME617SIW Service Manual

8. Gas Assembly Characteristics (For Gas Models
EFMG617SIW / EFMG517SIW / EFMG417SIW)
WARNING
When replacing the Igniter, Burner, Gas Valve, and
Flame Sensor, refer to the code shown in the list of
spare parts relating to the Appliance.

8.1 Igniter

8.1.1 General Characteristics

An Igniter is used to ignite the gas. An Igniter is
placed in the
path of the
flow of gas,
and when the
Gas Valve is
open, the gas
passes across
the Igniter element. The Igniter is lighted that burns the
gas and produces heat. This heat is used to dry the
clothes inside the Dryer.
Component Specifications
S.No. Component
Igniter (For
1 Gas Model
only)

8.2 Burner

8.2.1 General Characteristics
Specification
Steady State Current to be
3.90 to 5.00 Amps at 132 ± 1 V
AC and 75 º ± 5 ºF Ambient,
Time to Reach 2000 ºF: 16
Secs Max. at 115 ± 1 V AC and
75 º ± 5 ºF Ambient Temp,
Igniter Must Not Exceed
3100 ºF in 10 Secs at 132 ± 1
VAC and 75 º ± 5 ºF Ambient.
A Gas Burner is a device used to generate a flame to
heat up air using a gaseous fuel. Heat is generated
by burning gas with the help of Igniter and the air is
being pulled through the chamber which absorbs the
heat and is used to dry the wet clothes.

8.3 Gas Valve

8.3.1 General Characteristics
A Gas Valve is a device that controls and restricts
the flow of gas into the burner. This is controlled by
energizing the plunger inside the coils (Secondary
and Booster). When the electric current is passed
into the coil, the magnetic field is created. This field
controls the opened or closed positions of the valve.

8.4 Flame Sensor

8.4.1 General Characteristics
A Flame Sensor
is a device that
detects the presence
of flame due to
combustion. It
detects the flame
by detecting
Electromagnetic
Radiation, Ionization,
or Heat. When the
Dryer operates on
gas, it requires an Igniter to light the gas and create
a flame to heat the air used to dry the clothes. It also
requires a Flame Sensor to ensure that the flame
continues to burn inside the Flame Chamber. When
the Dryer no longer creates enough heat to dry the
clothes, or does not ignite a flame, test the Flame
Sensor. A bad Flame Sensor will not allow the Dryer to
ignite and must be replaced.
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