Whirlpool 9700S User Manual download pdf (Page 51)

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DRIVE MOTOR

Refer to page 4-7 for the procedure for servic-

ing the drive motor.

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.

3. Disconnect the plug from the motor con-

nector.

4. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.

5. Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue

motor wire connector, and the other test

lead to connector pin 5 (white-orange wire).

The meter should indicate between 2.4 and

3.6 Ω (main winding).

6. Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the blue

motor wire connector, and the other test

lead to connector pin 3 (violet wire). The

meter should indicate between 2.4 and

3.8 Ω (start winding).

7. If either resistance is much larger than

4 Ω, replace the motor.

If the resistances at the motor are correct,

check for a failed belt switch.

If the belt switch is okay, check for an open

circuit between the motor and the elec-

tronic control board.

Pin 3

(violet)

Motor

Connector

Pin 5

(white-orange)

Blue Motor Wire

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING

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Whirlpool 9700S User Manual Page 51