Flame Sensor; High Temp Thermostat & High Temp Cutout (Gas Dryers Only) - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

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

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1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Access the flame sensor (See page 4-40).
4. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
flame sensor terminals.
5. Set 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
continuity (0 Ω) when cold.
NOTE: If the ignitor stays on longer than 40
seconds, replace the Radiant Sensor.
Terminals
Electrical Shock Hazard
The High Temp Thermostat opens at
temperatures above 250° F. The High Temp
Cutout opens at temperatures above 196° F.
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Flame
Sensor
High Temp Thermostat
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HiGH TEMP THErMOSTaT
& HiGH TEMP CuTOuT
(GaS DrYErS ONlY)
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
Turn off gas supply to dryer.
Access the High temp thermostat or high
temp cutout (See page 4-39).
Disconnect the wire connectors from the
High temp thermostat and high temp cutout
terminals.
Set ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
High temp thermostat or high temp cutout
terminals. The meter should indicate
continuity (0 Ω).
Terminals
Terminals
High temp cut out