Gas valve, Hi-limit thermostat – GE DPGT750EC/GC User Manual

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Gas Valve

The gas valve assembly is located in the bottom,
right, front corner of the dryer cabinet.

To remove the hi-limit thermostat:

1. Remove the

Top Cover

, the

Front Panel

, and

the

Drum

.

2. Disconnect the lead wires to the hi-limit

thermostat.

3. Remove the 2 screws that hold the hi-limit

thermostat to the housing. Remove the hi-limit
thermostat.

•

The hi-limit thermostat monitors incoming air
temperature.

•

If the hi-limit thermostat reaches a
temperature beyond its maximum
temperature rating, it will trip and disable the
heating function only.

•

Heating functions will be restored when the hi-
limit thermostat cools and resets.

•

The hi-limit thermostat on the electric models
has a trip temperature of 230°F (110°C) and a
reset temperature of 194°F (90°C).

•

The hi-limit thermostat on the gas models has
a trip temperature of 194°F (90°C) and a reset
temperature of 158°F (70°C).

Gas Model Location

Electric Model Location

Hi-Limit Thermostat

The hi-limit thermostat is located on the left side
of the heater housing on electric models. It is
located on the right, upper side of the combustion
chamber on gas models.

•

The gas valve consists of 3 valves operated
by 12 VDC solenoid coils.

•

Two of the valves are either in an open or
closed state, depending on whether the coils
are energized by the control.

•

The resistance value of these coils is
approximately 1900

Ω

.

•

The third valve is a linear valve. The valve
opening varies depending on the amount of
voltage it receives from the electronic control.
The resistance of the coil on the linear valve is
approximately 65

Ω

.

Gas Valve

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