GE GHDS830EDWS Technical Service Manual

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– 25 –Long Vent MotorThe long vent motor operates on 120-VAC androtates at 300 RPM. The motor has an approximateresistance value of 15 Ω. A 10 ufd capacitor isattached to the motor. The motor is attached tothe back of the blower housing with 3 Phillips-headscrews.To remove the long vent blower motor:1. Remove the blower wheel. (See Blower Wheel.)2. Disconnect the motor wire harness.3. Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws that attachthe motor to the blower housing.4. Pull the motor out from the back of the blowerhousing.DisconnectCapacitorLong Vent Blower MotorHeater AssemblyWARNING: Sharp edges may be exposed whenservicing the dryer. Use caution to avoid injury.Wear Kevlar® gloves or equivalent protection.The heater assembly is located below the drumon the right side of the chassis. It consists of 2open-wire elements, each fastened inside a singlehousing. The elements are wired in parallel witheach other and controlled by a relays on the controlboard.When energized, each element drawsapproximately 12.5 amps at 240 VAC. Each elementhas a resistance value of approximately 20.6 When both are energized, the elements drawapproximately 25 amps at 240 VAC. The 2 innerelements have a combined resistance value ofapproximately 41.2 To remove the heater assembly:1. Remove the drum. (See Drive Belt and Drum.)2. Note the wire locations, then disconnect allwiring from the heater assembly.3. Remove the Phillips-head screw from the top onthe heater assembly.4. Remove the two 1/4-in. hex-head screws thatattach the heater assembly to the chassis.Disconnect DisconnectDisconnect