The shaft of the control has an eccentric that varies pressure on the bimetal strip to encourage the switch contacts to remain closed until the bimetal is hotter as the control is. You will need to connect the black jumper wire as shown on the instruction sheet.
Electric Range Infinite Switch Wiring Diagrams Electric
Infinite switch wiring diagram. All infinite switches use a nichrome heater wire or ribbon and a bimetal strip to open and close the electrical connection to the heating element being controlled. The sheet provided previously gives proper technical instructions for wiring this new infinite switch. According to the wiring diagram below your cook top uses an l2 piggy back connection. Element receptacle with the infinite switch in the hi position. Infinite switch m series 5500 series wiring diagrams dimensions are inches and millimeters. The wiring diagram is for a robertshaw infinite heat surface element control switch.
If no voltage is indicated at receptacle check for loose connections broken wiring or a defective infinite switch. This whirlpoolkitchenaidmaytag made range infinite switch replaces the following older part numbers on whirlpool maytag kitchenaid jenn air amana magic chef admiral norge roper sears. 1shut off power to range. See page 66 for english to metric conversions. 2remove element from receptacle. If your switch terminal numbering differs consult the ranges wiring diagram or the images above to try to ascertain the correct terminals to test between.
You will need to separate the red wires as indicated on the piggyback. Single dual typical single output curve duty cycle typical dual output curve duty cycle wiring diagram s2 4 2 p1 load neutral p2 or p2 phase 2 phase 1 customer service 18003046563. If voltage is present at the receptacle terminals check element for continuity using procedures below.