COMPONENT

TEST PROCEDURE

RESULT

 

 

Switches (with wire leads re-

N.O. and C Terminals

 

 

 

 

 

 

moved). All of the switches are

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1

 

a) Normal - The meter indi-

measured in the same manner.

scale, and measure the resistance

 

cates infinity.

N.C. CONTACTS

between the normally-open (N.O.)

 

b) Abnormal - The meter

and the common (C) terminals of

 

 

indicates zero ohms (a

C.

 

 

the switch.

 

 

short).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.O. CONTACTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.C. and C Terminals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1

 

a) Normal - The meter indi-

 

 

 

scale, and measure the resistance

 

cates continuity, or zero

 

 

 

between the normally - closed

 

ohms.

 

 

 

 

 

(N.C.) and the common (C) termi-

 

b) Abnormal - The meter

 

 

 

nals of the switch.

 

 

 

 

 

indicates infinity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature Probe

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 10 k

 

Ambient

 

 

Resistance

 

 

 

 

scale, and measure the tempera-

Temp. (˚F)

 

 

Value

 

 

 

ture probe with the leads posi-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

 

75.24 kΩ (±11 kΩ)

 

 

 

tioned at either terminal.

68

 

 

62.57 kΩ (±8 kΩ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

 

59.79 kΩ (±8 kΩ)

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

45.80 kΩ (±7 kΩ)

 

 

 

 

90

 

 

36.94 kΩ (±6 kΩ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan Motor (with leads discon-

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1

 

a) Fan Motor - Normal = 130

nected).

scale, and measure across the

 

to 155 ohms.

 

 

 

terminals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blower Motor (with leads dis-

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1

 

 

connected)

scale, and measure the:

 

 

 

a) High speed windings (blue

a) Normal - High speed: 25

 

and black wires).

to 45 ohms.

 

b) Low speed windings (blue

b) Normal - Low speed: 45

 

and white wires).

to 65 ohms.

 

 

 

 

Stirrer & Turntable Motors (with

Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1

a) Normal - 1

to 4 ohms.

leads disconnected)

scale, and measure the resistance

b) Abnormal

- Infinite or

 

between the motor terminals.

 

zero ohms.

 

 

 

 

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1997 "E specifications

The Whirlpool 1997 "E" is a notable refrigerator model that reflects the company's commitment to innovation and consumer convenience during the late 1990s. This model encapsulated both style and functionality, aiming to meet the evolving needs of households.

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