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

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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.

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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

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Range Part Location

The illustration shows the location of the major components in the electric range.

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Adaptive Defrost

defrost adaptive control refrigerator

Maytag Refrigerator Adaptive Defrost Control Board

Adaptive DefrostGE Profile Side by Side

GE Refer How do you initiate defrost?

Maytag Refrigerator Stopped Working

When are the Manufacturer’s going to wake up?

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D7824706Q Icemaker

RC224ADV Magic Chef Refrigerator – Ice Maker Flooding

Kenmore Coldspot ice maker arm woes

KitchenAid Rerigerator Ice Maker Problems

Maytag Refrigerator no water and top of freezer is warm

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How old is my appliance?

How old is my Maytag washer? How old is my Frigidaire dryer? How old is my GE refrigerator?

These are questions I hear over and over. Often times I will be the one asking the customer how old there appliance is.

Many times the customer thinks they know how old it is, but they really have no idea because it’s easy to lose track of time.

Here are some forum topics that will help you determine how old your appliance really is.

Maytag Age Finder: How old is my Maytag appliance?

GE Age Finder: How old is my GE appliance?

Frigidaire Age Finder: How old is my Frigidaire appliance?

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