Hot Surface Indicator - Whirlpool Rooper Service Manual

LIMITER
Test Procedure
To test a limiter, perform the following steps:
1. Use an ohmmeter and set the range to
R x 1.
2. With no power applied, touch the ohmme-
ter leads to the following terminals. You
should obtain the following readings at
the indicated temperature:
1A and 2A opens @ 1025˚F
1B and 2B closes @ 275˚F
If the readings are not within the range shown,
the limiter is defective and should be replaced.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before ser-
vicing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
2A 2B
2A 2B
1B
1A
1A
1B
Cooking Products Service Manual
Original July, 1996
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation

HOT SURFACE INDICATOR

Test Procedure
To test the hot surface indicator, perform the
following steps:
1. Use a voltmeter and set it to read 120-
volts AC.
2. With power applied, measure across the
light terminals. If the reading is 0-volts,
check the wiring. If the meter reads 120-
volts AC, replace the hot surface indica-
tor.
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