GE Profile DPVH890EJ Technical Service Manual page 29

Rack Dry Calrod Element
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The rack dry Calrod element is attached to the
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inside of the combustion chamber. The element
is rated at 700 watts and has an approximate
resistance value of 20 Ω.
Note
• The Calrod can be removed without shutting off
the gas supply or removing the gas valve.
• Due to possible damage to the ignitor during
Calrod replacement, always install the new
ignitor supplied with the replacement Calrod.
To remove the rack dry Calrod element:
1. Remove the drum. (See
2. Remove the 3 screws and the vapor shield.
Vapor Shield
3. Disconnect the 2 wires from the Calrod.
4. Disconnect the 2 wires from the fl ame detector.
5. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attach
the burner to the top of the gas valve bracket.
6. Loosen the Phillips-head screw holding the
Calrod to the combustion chamber.
Disconnect
Calrod
Element Disconnect
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Drum
Loosen
Disconnect
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7. Position the Calrod to access the 2 Phillips head
screws holding the combustion chamber to the
dryer fl oor, then remove both screws.
8. Pull the combustion chamber forward until it
comes out of the transition duct, then lift it out
with the Calrod attached.
9. Remove the Phillips-head screw holding the
Calrod to the combustion chamber.
Calrod Removed
Transition Duct