Whirlpool MED / GD 9700S, MED / GD 9600S manual Drive Motor

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.

DRIVE MOTOR

Refer to page 4-7 for the procedure for servic- ing the drive motor.

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Turn off gas supply to dryer.

3.Disconnect the plug from the motor con- nector.

4.Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.

5.Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue motor wire connector, and the other test lead to connector pin 5 (white-orange wire).

The meter should indicate between 2.4 and 3.6 Ω (main winding).

6.Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue motor wire connector, and the other test lead to connector pin 3 (violet wire). The

meter should indicate between 2.4 and 3.8 Ω (start winding).

7.If either resistance is much larger than 4 Ω, replace the motor.

If the resistances at the motor are correct, check for a failed belt switch.

If the belt switch is okay, check for an open circuit between the motor and the elec- tronic control board.

Motor

Connector

Blue Motor Wire

Pin 5 (white-orange)

Pin 3 (violet)

5-2