Maytag MLE22PD - Transformer; Earth Switch

5-10
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
TRANSFORMER
EARTH SWITCH
See page 4-74 for the procedure for accessing
a earth switch.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the toe panel or the back panel of
the washer.
3. Disconnect the wire connectors from either
of the earth switch terminals.
4. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
two earth switch terminals. The meter
should indicate an open circuit (infinite Ω)
with the actuator button pushed in, and a
closed circuit (0 Ω) with the actuator button
released.
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N.C.
Actuator Button
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
3. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
contacts listed below. The meter should
indicate as shown in the chart below.
If the meter indicates an open circuit
(infinite Ω), replace the transformer.
Primary 30 - 35Ω
Secondary
Blue to Blue 1Ω
White to White 2Ω
Yellow to Blue 0.5Ω
Red to Red 11Ω
NOTE: For visual clarity, the transformer
has been removed from the washer. The
transformer does not need to be removed to
test it.
UIC
Transformer
Primary Winding
Connector
Secondary Winding
Connector