Inlet safety thermostat, Inlet thermistor – GE DPGT750EC/GC User Manual

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The inlet thermistor measures the incoming
air temperature and responds to temperature
changes.

The inlet thermistor provides temperature
change information to the electronic control
board.

The electronic control board makes heating
and blower decisions based on this
information.

At room temperature the inlet thermistor has a
resistance value of 2.27 K

+/- 5%.

To remove the thermistor:

1. Remove the inlet thermistor access cover

located on the back of the dryer.

2. Disconnect the thermistor wiring.

Inlet Safety Thermostat

The inlet safety thermostat is located on the left
side of the heater housing on electric models and
on the lower, left side of the combustion chamber
on gas models.

Gas Model Location

Electric Model Location

3. Remove the screw that holds the thermistor in

place. Remove the thermistor.

Disconnect

Screw

Manual Reset

Inlet Thermistor

The inlet thermistor is located on the inside of the
inlet air duct on both electric and gas models.

Inlet Thermistor

Manual Reset

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