Whirlpool MFW 9700S Washer User Manual


 
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HEATING ELEMENT &
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to page 4-16 for the procedure for servic-
ing the heating element & temperature sensor.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
heating element and temperature sensor
terminals.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the two
heating element terminals. The meter
should indicate between 10 and 20 Ω.
5. Disconnect the heating element tempera-
ture sensor connector from the CCU.
6. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the two
temperature sensor connector terminals.
The meter should indicate as shown in the
following chart.
Heating
Element
Temperature
Sensor Connector
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Temperature Results
32
°
F (0
°
C) 35.9K ohms
86°F (3°C) 9.7K ohms
104°F (40°C) 6.6K ohms
122°F (50°C) 4.6K ohms
140°F (60°C) 3.2K ohms
158°F (70°C) 2.3K ohms
203°F (95°C) 1K ohms
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