Test 6 Heater Switch Test - Electric Type - Kenmore 796.8002*.900 Service Manual

Test 6
Heater switch test - Electric Type
YL3
Enter diagnostic mode and press
the START/PAUSE button twice.
Measure the voltage between
YL3-1(WH) and the YL wire on
the black tab relay. Is the
voltage 240 VAC?
Disconnect the YL3, black tab
relay and white tab relay
connectors at the main PCB.
Measure the resistance between
YL3-1 (WH) and the YL wire on
the black tab relay connector. Is
the resistance 18-22 Ω ?
Measure the resistance between
YL3-1 (WH) and the BL wire on
the white tab relay connector. Is
the resistance 18-22 Ω ?
Measure the resistance between
the YL wire on the black tab relay
and the BL wire on the white tab
relay connectors. Is the
resistance 36-44 Ω ?
Measure the resistance between
terminals 1 (RD) and the heater
housing. Is the resistance Ω ?
Refer to the hi-limit thermostat and thermal cut
off component tests.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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•Check power
supply.
NO
•Check wiring and
connectors to the
element.
NO
•See element
component test.
•Check wiring and
connectors to the
element.
NO
•See element
component test.
•Check wiring and
connectors to the
element.
NO
•See element
component test.
•Replace the
element.
NO