Whirlpool MED / GD 9700S, MED / GD 9600S manual Resistance Tests

Door Switch

DOOR SWITCH

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.

Resistance Tests

Refer to page 4-6 for the procedure for servic-			1.	Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
ing the door switch.			2.	Turn off gas supply to dryer.
1. Go into the Diagnostic Test mode on page 6-
			3.	Close the dryer door.
2. The door switch function is verified with
			4.	Disconnect the 3-wire connector from the
a beep each time the door is opened and
				door switch to the electronic control board.
closed, and an alpha numeric code ap-
			5.	Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
pears in the display (“0E”, “0g”, “1E”, or
			Refer to the illustration below for the following
“2E”).
2. If any of the conditions are not met, or if			tests.
			6.	Touch the black ohmmeter test lead to the
one of the dryer model codes listed above
is displayed when the door is closed, check				white wire pin in the connector and leave
				it there for the remaining tests.
that the wires between the door switch and
			7.	Touch the red ohmmeter test lead to the
the electronic control board are properly
connected.				brown wire pin in the connector. The meter
If the wiring is okay, perform the resistance				should indicate an open circuit (infinite).
			8.	Touch the red ohmmeter test lead to the
tests.	Door	Switch Connector
				blue wire pin in the connector. The meter
				should indicate a closed circuit (0 ohms).
			9.	Open the dryer door.
			10.	Touch the red ohmmeter test lead to the
				blue wire pin in the connector. The meter
				should indicate an open circuit (infinite).
			11.	Touch the red ohmmeter test lead to the
				brown wire pin in the connector. The meter
				should indicate a closed circuit (0 ohms).
			12.	If the resistance test is incorrect, replace
				the wire and door switch assembly, (see
				page 4-6 for the procedure), and retest.

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