High Limit Thermostat; Burner Assembly And Lp Conversion; Gas Valve Coils - GE GUD27ESSMWW Technical Service Manual

On electric models, the high limit thermostat
is located on the top right area of the heater
housing. On gas models, the high limit
thermostat is located on the upper right side of
high limit thermostat monitors incoming air
temperature.
If the thermostat reaches a temperature beyond
its maximum temperature rating, it will trip and
disable motor operation.
The high limit thermostat opens at 315°F. and will
automatically reset at 250°F.
1. Remove the drum. (See Drum in this section
of this service guide.)
2. Disconnect the two wires from the high limit
thermostat.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the high limit thermostat to the heater
4. Slide the thermostat from the heater assembly

High Limit Thermostat

24-in. Gas
Model
The burner assembly consists of the gas valve
coils, gas valve, burner, and inlet pipe.
To convert the dryer from natural gas to LP gas,
Refer to LP conversion kit (Part #: WE25x217).
The burner assembly has a gas valve that utilizes
three coils. A double coil (safety and booster
coils combined) and a single main coil are located
on top of the gas valve in front of the combustion
chamber opening. All coils can be replaced
separately.
Gas Valve Coil Assembly Resistance Values
27-in. Electric
Model
High Limit
Thermostat
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Burner Assembly and LP Conversion

Gas Valve Coils

Safety Coil Terminals: 1,400
Booster Coil Terminals: 580
Main Coil Terminals: 1,300
Main Coil
Booster Coil
Safety Coil