Whirlpool GHW9100L Washer User Manual


 
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Door Lock/Switch Assembly
The Door Lock/Switch Assembly is located on
the right side of the door opening.
(Fig. 3-19 & 3-
20)
The assembly contains a solenoid operated
latching mechanism that will electrically lock the
door during a wash cycle.
Fig. 3-19
Fig. 3-20
Heating Element and
Temperature Sensor
Model GHW9200L provides a heating element
to increase the water temperature during
certain wash cycles. The temperature sensor
is used with the heater to monitor water tem-
perature in the tub.
(Fig. 3-18)
Temperature
Sensor
Heating
Element
Fig. 3-18
Heating Element Relay
A relay is used to turn the heating element on
and off. The heating element relay is located in
the lower right-hand side of the washer cabinet.
(Fig. 3-21)
The CCU operates a solenoid to
close the main relay contacts, providing 120
VAC to the heating element.
Fig. 3-21
Heating
Element
Solenoid
Panel Interlock Switches
The front and rear interlock switches
(Fig. 3-22)
are located immediately behind the toe and rear
panels of the washer. The switches provide a
grounding circuit to the drive motor and heating
element, (GHW9200L), when either panel is re-
moved for servicing.
Fig. 3-22