Component Testing Information - Amana ALG643RA Series Technical Information

Component Testing Information

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer and shut-off gas supply
before servicing, unless testing requires it.
Illustration
Thermostat limit
S.P.S.T. − 2 terminals
Thermostat cycling
S.P.D.T. − 3 terminals
Thermostat heater
Door switch
Rocker switch
(Extended Tumble)
*− Indicates color
Adjustable buzzer
Fabric selector
Timer
Sensor
Igniter
16021968 Rev. 0
(This technical sheet replaces RT3210006 Rev. 2.)
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Component
Measure resistance of the following
terminals:
Terminals 1 − 2 ..................................
Measure resistance of the following
terminals:
Terminals 1 − 3...............................
Heat thermostat with a small flame
until a distinct click is heard.
Terminals 1 − 2...............................
Disconnect wire terminals and
measure resistance of terminals.
Terminal to terminal ..........................
Measure resistance of the switch:
Door closed
1 − COM Terminals 1 − 3...............................
2 − N.C. Door opened
Terminals 1 − 2...............................
3 − N.O.
Measure resistance of switch
positions:
ON
OFF (Open position) ......................
Measure resistance of the switch in
the following positions:
Off................... A − Open..................
Low................. A − 1 ........................
Medium........... A − 2 ........................
High ................ A − 1 − 2 ..................
Place switch in the positions indicated
4 position switch in the chart.
Measure resistance of the terminals
indicated.
X indicates continuity
Verify input and output voltage is
present.
Remove wires from sensor terminals
Terminal to terminal ..........................
Measure resistance of the following:
Terminal to terminal ..........................
WARNING
Test Procedure
(Closed position) ....................
2
Results
Open at 225°F ± 7°F
Close at 215°F ± 10°F
< 1 Ω
Continuity
Open at 153°F ± 5°F
Close at 138°F ± 5°F
< 1 Ω
Continuity
< 1 Ω
Continuity
2400 ± 240 Ω
< 1 Ω
Continuity
< 1 Ω
Continuity
< 1 Ω
Continuity
Infinite > 1 MΩ
Infinite > 1 MΩ
< 1 Ω
Continuity
< 1 Ω
Continuity
< 1 Ω
Continuity
L1-1 L1-2
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Fluff
Delicate
X X
Perm
 X
Press
X
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Regular
See specific Wiring Diagram for timing
sequence chart.
Any indication other than 0 Ω, replace
sensor.
0 Ω
45 − 200 Ω
September 2002
L1-3 L1-4
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X
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X
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