Whirlpool WSI24ABBPH00 Service Manual page 16

Wall monted compact electric dryer 220v / 60hz
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10.3 – Micro Switch:
The Micro Switch is a security device that prevents Dryer operation when the Door is open. It is located inside
the Front Panel, in the upper right corner.
To test the switch, disconnect the wires from the leads and check continuity.
Apply the probes of a Multimeter to the Micro Switch leads and push its stem to close the contacts. These
contacts will be open when the stem is not pushed.
MICRO SWITCH
LEVER
LEVER
MICRO SWITCH
Micro Switch with pushed stem
Micro Switch with released stem
continuity
no continuity
The Micro Switch must be replaced together with its support, in order to avoid any damages to the switch.
10.4 – Temperature Selector Switch (Normal/Delicate):
The Temperature Selector Switch can be found inside the Instrument Support, in the left side of Dryer.
When this Switch is pushed, the Dryer operates in the Gentle Cycle, i.e. at a temperature of 45ºC. When the
Switch is released, the Dryer operates in the Normal Cycle, i.e. at a temperature of 60ºC.
KNOB
To check the switch with a Multimeter check the continuity between the terminals as the chart below:
When the Temperature Selector Switch is
When the Temperature Selector Switch is
pushed
released
continuity between leads 2 & 3
continuity between leads 3 & 4
MSEX0110i – Wall Mounted Dryer WSI24ABBPH00
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