Whirlpool GHW9100L, GHW9200L manual Heating Element Temperature Sensor, Heating Element Relay

Heating Element and

Temperature Sensor

Model GHW9200L provides a heating element to increase the water temperature during certain wash cycles. The temperature sensor is used with the heater to monitor water tem- perature in the tub. (Fig. 3-18)

Heating Element Relay

A relay is used to turn the heating element on and off. The heating element relay is located in the lower right-hand side of the washer cabinet. (Fig. 3-21)The CCU operates a solenoid to close the main relay contacts, providing 120 VAC to the heating element.

Temperature

Sensor

Heating

Element

Fig. 3-18

Door Lock/Switch Assembly

The Door Lock/Switch Assembly is located on the right side of the door opening. (Fig. 3-19 & 3-

20)The assembly contains a solenoid operated latching mechanism that will electrically lock the door during a wash cycle.

Fig. 3-19

Fig. 3-20

Heating

Element

Solenoid

Fig. 3-21

Panel Interlock Switches

The front and rear interlock switches(Fig. 3-22)are located immediately behind the toe and rear panels of the washer. The switches provide a grounding circuit to the drive motor and heating element, (GHW9200L), when either panel is re- moved for servicing.

Fig. 3-22

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