Flame Sensor; High Temp Thermostat & High Temp Cutout (Gas Dryers) - Maytag MDG25PN Service Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

FLaME SEnSOr

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Access the flame sensor (See page 4-38).
4. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
flame sensor terminals.
5. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
6. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the flame
sensor terminals. The meter should indicate
a closed circuit (0Ω) when cold.
nOTE: If the ignitor stays on longer than 40
seconds, replace the Radiant Sensor.
Terminals
Electrical Shock Hazard
Flame Sensor
5-4
HiGH TEMP THErMOSTaT
& HiGH TEMP cuTOuT
(GaS DrYErS)
The High Temp Thermostat cycles open at
temperatures above 121°C (250°F). The high
temp cutout is a non-resettable device. The
cutout temperature is 178ºC (352ºF).
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Remove high temp thermostat
(See page 4-38) or high temp cutout
(See page 4-39).
4. Disconnect wire connectors from high temp
thermostat and high temp cutout terminals.
5. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
6. Touch ohmmeter test leads to thehigh temp
thermostat or high temp cutout terminals.
Meter should indicate a closed circuit (0Ω).
Terminals
High Temp Thermostat
Terminals
High Temp Cutout