Whirlpool 4322452 manual Testing AN Oven Door Latch

TESTING AN OVEN DOOR LATCH

Gas ranges that have a self-clean feature incorporate an oven door latching system, (see Figure 6-6), which locks the oven door during the self-clean cycle. The door latch assembly consists of a solenoid and one or two switches.

Solenoid

Door Latch

Switches (N.O.)

Figure 6-6

To test the solenoid windings, perform the following steps:

1.Turn off the gas and electrical power to the range.

2.Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 position.

3.Remove the wire from either solenoid terminal (see Figure 6-7).

4.Touch the ohmmeter leads to the terminals of the solenoid. You should obtain a reading of between 40 Ω and 70 Ω.

If the reading is not within the range shown, the solenoid may be considered defective and should be replaced.

SOLENOID

Figure 6-7

TERMINALS

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