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Outlet Thermistor
The outlet thermistor is located on the blower
housing on both the gas and electric models.
Outlet Thermostat
The outlet thermostat is located on the blower
housing on both the gas and electric models (see
photos.)
• The outlet thermostat monitors outgoing air
temperature.
• If the outlet thermostat reaches a temperature
beyond its maximum temperature rating, it will
trip and disable the heating function only.
• The heating function will be restored when the
outlet thermostat cools and resets.
• The outlet thermostat on the electric model
has a trip temperature of 189°F (87°C) and a
reset temperature of 153°F (67°C).
• The outlet thermostat on the gas model has a
trip temperature of 185°F (85°C) and a reset
temperature of 149°F (65°C).
To remove the outlet thermostat:
1. Remove the Top Cover , Front Panel , and Drum .
2. Disconnect the thermostat wiring.
3. Remove 2 Phillips head screws that hold the
outlet thermostat to the blower housing.
Remove the outlet thermostat.
Outlet Thermistor
Outlet Thermistor
Outlet Thermostat
Outlet Thermostat
• The inlet safety thermostat monitors incoming
air temperature.
• If the thermostat reaches a temperature
beyond its maximum temperature rating, it will
trip and disable all dryer functions except the
drum lamp.
• The inlet safety thermostat must be reset
manually by pressing the reset button on the
back of the thermostat (see photos).
• The inlet safety thermostat on the electric
models has a trip temperature of 212°F
(100°C).
• The inlet safety thermostat on the gas models
has a trip temperature of 266°F (130°C).
To remove the safety thermostat:
1. Remove the Top Cover , Front Panel , and Drum .
2. Disconnect the safety thermostat wiring.
3. Remove the 2 screws that hold the safety
thermostat in place. Remove the safety
thermostat.
• The outlet thermistor measures outgoing air
temperature and responds to temperature
changes.
• The outlet thermistor provides temperature
change information to the electronic control
board.
• The electronic control board makes heating
decisions based on this information.
• At room temperature the outlet thermistor has
a resistance value of 10 K
Ω
+/- 3%.
To remove the outlet thermistor:
1. Remove the Top Cover , Front Panel , and Drum .
2. Disconnect the thermistor wiring.
3. Remove the screw that holds the thermistor in
place. Remove the thermistor.