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Model: GU1100XTLB1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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tomsticca		#1 Posted : Monday, May 10, 2010 5:43:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/10/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		checked for continuity on thermistor and get nothing. putthermistor in boiling waterand still no continuity. what is the function of thermistor andwhat sould resistance be for heating element


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denman		#2 Posted : Monday, May 10, 2010 10:49:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here is your tech sheet http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%208537797.pdf The thermistor senses the water temperature, if blown the cycles will be longer as the unit is waiting for the water to come up to the correct temperature. Note: That it is a negative device (resistance drops as temperature rises) If infinite ohms (open) it is blown. Just be sure that you have the meter on a high enough scale.
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