GE GFDR485GF - Gas Conversion and Valve Removal

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with gas, as shown below.
Safety Valve Open
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below.
Electrical Operation
IGNITOR
(GLOWING RED)
DETECTOR
MAIN
SAFETY
BOOSTER
L1
N
Flame Detector Closed
When the igniter reaches ignition temperature (ap-
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opens. This causes the main coil to be in series with
the igniter, which causes the igniter to cool down.
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series with the main coil, and is essentially inopera-
tive.
IGNITOR
(NOT GLOWING)
DETECTOR
MAIN
SAFETY
BOOSTER
L1
N
Flame Detector Open
Should a momentary power failure occur, the valve
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Gas Conversion
To convert the dryer from natural gas to LP gas,
refer to the conversion kit (Part #: WE25X10032).
To convert the dryer from LP gas to natural gas, refer
to the conversion kit (Part #: WE25X10033).
Gas Valve
Operating Voltage: 120 VAC
Booster Resistanceű
Safety Resistanceű
Main Resistanceű
The gas valve and coils come as a complete assem-
bly, coils are not available as a separate part.
Gas Valve Removal
1. Disconnect power from the unit.
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See Gas Valve Location on page 44.