Flame Detector - GE GTUP270EMWW Technical Service Manual

Caution: The ignitor is very fragile. To prevent
breaking the ignitor, care must be taken when
removing or installing the gas valve.
10. Lift the front of the combustion chamber, then
maneuver the gas valve assembly from the
dryer.
11. Remove the coils from the gas valve. (See
.)
Valve Coils
12. Turn the bracket over. Remove the 3 Phillips-
head screws that attach the gas valve to the
gas valve bracket.

Flame Detector

The fl ame detector is attached to the right side of
the combustion chamber.
To remove the fl ame detector:
1. Remove the drum. (See
2. Disconnect the 2 wires from the fl ame detector.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw that holds the
fl ame detector to the combustion chamber.
4. Remove the fl ame detector from the tab at the
bottom.
Gas
Note: Upon reassembly, ensure the tab at the
bottom of the fl ame detector is inserted into the slot
located on the combustion chamber.
Ignitor
The ignitor is located at the end of the burner
assembly in the combustion chamber opening and
has a maximum rating of 4 amps. The ignitor has an
approximate resistance value of 300 to 500 .
The ignitor is attached to the gas valve bracket
with a Phillips-head screw. To access the ignitor, it is
necessary to remove the burner assembly. (See
, steps 1 through 10.)
Valve
Gas Valve Bracket
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Drum
Flame Detector
Gas