BI-META

CAM i

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FIGURE47

Dispensers

A.Detergent DL_penser- B/-Metal Operated

The Bi-Metal trigger usedto releasethe detergent cup locking cam is made of two different metals which arebonded

together The expansion rates of these metals are considerably different,. The trigger bends when heated and releases the Locking cam, (See Figures 46 and 47.

The Bi-Metal trigger is a low voltage device It is placed in series with the dishwasher heating element Current flowing through the heating elementis directed by the timer through the trigger mechanism either during or immediately after the fill period for the second wash The current heats the trigger and the cam is released,

Severa{ different circuits have beenused with these devices Always refer to the wiring diagram for tile model you are servicing in all cases,power is taken from a timer terminal to one terminal of the Bi-Metal The other Bi-Metat terminal is connected to the red heater lead, usually at the timer The timer switch that normally supplies the heater power must be open while detergent cup operation takes place

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Kenmore 808353 manual Dispensers, Detergent DLpenser- B/-Metal Operated