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How to test range top burner elements

AJ — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:01:29 +0000

Testing Range Elements

TESTING THE PLUG-IN SURFACE ELEMENT

1. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale. 2. With the element removed, touch the meter leads to ends of the prongs.

The meter should indicate the following (approximate ±20%) resistance for the indicated element:

8 ” Element = 18 – 20 Ω
6 ” Element = 30 – 33 Ω

How to test an oven temperature sensor

AJ — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:01:23 +0000

Oven Sensor Temperature Chart

Oven Temperature Sensor

TESTING AN OVEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 10 scale.

2. Touch the meter leads to the plug pins (see the illustration).

The meter should indicate approximately 1100 Ω at 75 ˚F. For resistances at other temperatures, refer to the chart below.

NOTE: The readings are approximate.

How to test an range burner infinite (element control) switch

AJ — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:01:44 +0000

Range Infinite Switch

TESTING AN INFINITE SWITCH (ELEMENT CONTROL)

1. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale. 2. With no power applied, disconnect the wires from the control terminals.

Turn the control to the “HI” setting, and you should obtain continuity readings between the following terminals:

L1 and P
L1 and H1
L2 and H2

Download Free Appliance Repair Service Manuals

AJ — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:01:14 +0000

Download Free Appliance Repair Service Manuals

Here is a list of factory websites were you can download free service repair manuals for your appliances.

Maytag Appliance Repair Service Manuals

LG Appliance Repair Service Manuals

Frigidaire Appliance Repair Service Manuals

Whirlpool Appliance Repair Service Manuals

If you can’t find the Appliance Repair Service Manual you are looking for at one of the above links what should you do?

Simply start a new topic in our Forum asking for the service manual you want.

Troubleshooting Gas Range Top Burners Video

AJ — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:01:09 +0000

This video show you how to troubleshoot the top burners on a gas range.

To learn more about your gas range visit our forum at ApplianceJunk.com Forum.

Gas Oven Ignition Troubleshooting Video

AJ — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:01:52 +0000

This video shows you how to troubleshoot your gas oven.

To learn more about your gas range visit our forum at ApplianceJunk.com Forum.

Whirlpool Appliance Repair Service Manuals

AJ — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:01:29 +0000

Whirlpool Appliance Repair Service Manuals

So far we have told you were to download free Maytag Service Manuals, LG Service Manuals and Frigidaire Service Manuals.

But your not looking for any of them manuals because you have Whirlpool appliances.

If you are looking for a service manual for your Whirlpool appliance then you will want to know about this secured Whirlpool URL were you can Download Free Whirlpool Service Manuals.

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