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TEST-CONTINUED
Test the Dryer Door Switch
WARNING
Ensure that all dryer electrical power is shut off and disconnected before proceeding.
The circuit breaker box should be locked by personnel following this procedure. Serious
injury or death can result from electrocution if proper safety precautions are not observed.
1. Disconnect power by switching the dryer circuit breaker to OFF.
2. Open dryer door.
3. Remove switch (Figure 5, Item 8) by prying it gently with a small screwdriver.
NOTE
Do not allow wiring to fall back through switch opening. Wrap tape or a wire tie around
the switch wiring if necessary to keep the wiring from falling back into the dryer.
4. Tag and disconnect wiring from switch (Figure 5, Item 8).
5. Use an ohmmeter to check for 0 ohms resistance in the closed position.
6. Use an ohmmeter to check for infinite resistance in the open position.
7. Replace a switch (Figure 5, Item 8) that fails either test.
8. Connect wiring to switch (Figure 5, Item 8) as tagged.
9. Install switch (Figure 5, Item 8).
10. Close dryer door.
11. Switch the circuit breaker to ON and monitor for normal operation.
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