Belt Switch; Drive Motor - GE Profile DPGT650GH Technical Service Manual

Belt Switch

The belt switch is fastened to the motor bracket by
2 Phillips-head screws.
• The belt switch is activated by the idler pulley.
• If the drive belt breaks, the belt switch opens
the drive motor circuit, interrupting most dryer
functions except the drum lamp.
To remove the belt switch:
1. Remove the front panel and the drum. (See
and .)
Panel Drum
2. Disconnect the wiring from the belt switch.
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
belt switch to the motor bracket.

Drive Motor

The drive motor is a single-speed AC, 1/3-hp motor
with an automatic reset overload protector.
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Front
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The drive motor has an approximate resistance
value of:
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Disconnect
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To remove the drive motor:
1.
2.
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The overload protector is an internal component
of the motor and cannot be replaced separately.
The motor contains a centrifugal switch that
serves three purposes:
1. Disengages the motor start winding.
2. Engages the motor run winding.
3. Closes the circuit contacts for the heat
source.
The switch is an internal component of the
motor and cannot be replaced separately.
3 Ω between the blue and white wires
3 Ω between the brown and blue wires.
8 Ω between the brown and white wires.
Remove the front panel and the drum. (See
and .)
Panel Drum
Disconnect the motor wiring.
Front
Disconnect
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