Cycling Or Limit Thermostat; Thermostat Heater - Amana LG4219*2 Service Manual

a W A R N I N G
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
•Disconnect electric power to the dryer before servicing.
•Close gas shut-off valve to gas dryer before servicing.
•Never start the dryer with any guards/panels removed.
•Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the dryer is properly grounded.

58. CYCLING OR LIMIT THERMOSTAT

a. While supporting the lower access panel,
remove two screws from bottom edge of lower
access panel, Figure 51.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
guide lugs from bottom edge of front panel.
c. Disconnect wires from thermostat, Figure 26
or 27.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring thermostat.
Cycling Thermostat (S.P.S.T.)
or Limit Thermostat
(1) Set meter to read OHMS.
(2) Apply meter probes to the thermostat
terminals.
(3) Meter should read " zero" .
Cycling Thermostat (S.P.D.T.)
(1) Set meter to read OHMS.
(2) Apply meter probes to terminals 1 and 3.
Meter should read " zero" .
(3) Remove screws holding thermostat to
exhaust fan cover.
(4) Heat thermostat with a small flame until a
distinct " click" is heard, then immediately
apply meter probes to terminals 1 and 2.
Meter should read " zero" .
RS3200001 (502992R3)
Rev. 3

59. THERMOSTAT HEATER

a. While supporting the lower access panel,
remove two screws from bottom edge of lower
access panel, Figure 51.
b. Gently lower the access panel to disengage
guide lugs from bottom edge of front panel.
c. Disconnect wires from thermostat/heater,
Figure 27.
NOTE: Refer to appropriate wiring diagram when
rewiring thermostat heater.
d. Set meter to read OHMS. Apply meter probes
to the thermostat heater terminals. Meter
should read as follows: (Cold Ohms)
120 Volt 60 Hz. 2400 ± 240 Ohms.
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