Component Testing Information
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dryer before servicing,
unless testing requires it.
16023153 Rev. 0 June 2004
© 2004 Maytag Services
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Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
Thermal fuse Measure resistance of thermal fuse from
terminal to terminal.
Open at 360°±12°F (182°±7°C)....
Auto reset −31°F (−35°C)
If thermal fuse is open, both
thermal fuse and thermostat limit
must be replaced.
Continuity < 1 Ω
Pink / White
Thermostat cycling
S.P.D.T. −3 terminals
Measure resistance of the following terminals:
Terminals 1 −3...............................
Heat thermostat with a small flame until a
distinct click is heard.
Terminals 1 −2...............................
Open at 153°±5°F
Close at 138°±5°F
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Orange
Thermostat limit
S.P.D.T. −3 terminals
Measure resistance of the following terminals:
Terminals 1 −3...............................
Heat thermostat with a small flame until a
distinct click is heard.
Terminals 1 −2...............................
Open at 225°±7°F
Close at 185°±9°F
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Thermostat heater Disconnect wire terminals and measure
resistance of terminals.
Terminal to terminal..........................
2400 ±240 Ω
Door switch
1 −COM
2 −N.C.
3 −N.O.
Measure resistance of the switch:
Door closed
Terminals 1 −3...............................
Door opened
Terminals 1 −2...............................
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Rocker switch
(Extended Tumble) Measure resistance of switch positions:
ON (Closed position)....................
OFF (Open position)......................
Continuity < 1 Ω
Infinite > 1 MΩ
Temperature switch
4 position Disconnect wires from component. Measure
resistance of the switch in the following
positions:
Infinite > 1 MΩ
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Continuity < 1 Ω
Timer Verify input and output voltage is present. Refer to specific model
Technical Sheet for timing
sequence chart and functional
description of the component.
