Standard |
APS 100 – Appliance Controls
Fundamentals
Introduces the
fundamental theory and operational characteristics of appliance operational
control systems. Emphasis is placed on control of temperature, time,
speed, pressure, volume, and safety. Topics include: mechanical controls,
electrical controls, electronic controls, gas controls, coupling components,
safety monitoring circuits, and principles of servicing.
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Competency Areas |
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Mechanical Controls |
Class |
3 |
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Electrical Controls |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Electronic Controls |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Gas Controls |
Credit |
4 |
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Coupling Components |
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Safety Monitoring Circuits |
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Principles of Servicing |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
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D. Lab |
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MECHANICAL
CONTROLS |
6 |
4 |
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Sensors |
Discuss the function of sensors in washers and
dishwashers. |
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Identify types of sensors. |
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Locate sensors in appliances. |
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Switches |
Discuss the function of switches in
appliances. |
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Identify types of switches. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning
switches. |
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Locate switches in appliances. |
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Timers |
Discuss the function of mechanical timers in
appliances. |
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Identify types of mechanical timers. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning mechanical
timers. |
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Locate mechanical timers in washers, dryers, ovens, and
dishwashers. |
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Soap dispensers |
Locate soap dispensing systems in
washers. |
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ELECTRICAL CONTROLS |
6 |
4 |
0 | |
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Switches |
Discuss the purpose of electrical switches used in
appliances. |
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Identify types of electrical
switches. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electrical
switches. |
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Timers |
Discuss the function of electrical timers in
appliances. |
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Identify types of electrical timers. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electrical
timers. |
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Locate electrical timers in washers, dryers, ovens, and
dishwashers. |
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Motor starter relays |
Discuss the function of motor starter relays used in
appliances. |
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Identify types of motor starter
relays. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning motor starter
relays. |
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Locate motor starter relays. |
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Variable speed controls |
Discuss the function of variable speed controls used in
appliances. |
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Identify types of variable speed
controls. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning variable speed
controls. |
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Locate variable speed controls in
appliances. |
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ELECTRONIC CONTROLS |
6 |
4 |
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Electronic timers |
Discuss the function of electronic timers and timing
circuits used in appliances. |
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Identify types of electronic timers. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electronic
timers. |
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Locate electronic timing circuits in
appliances. |
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Electronic function controls |
Discuss the function of electronic function control
circuits used in appliances. |
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Identify types of electronic function
controls. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning electronic
function controls. |
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Locate power level control circuits for microwave
ovens. |
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GAS CONTROLS |
3 |
2 |
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Range orifices |
Locate gas range burner orifices. |
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Ignition systems and regulators |
Discuss the function of ignition systems and regulators
used in gas appliances. |
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Identify types of burner ignition systems and gas
regulators. |
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Identify the symptoms of malfunctioning ignition
systems and gas regulators. |
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Locate gas burner ignition systems in
appliances. |
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Locate gas regulators in appliances. |
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COUPLING COMPONENTS |
3 |
2 |
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Washer couplings |
Identify the function of couplings in washer
appliances. |
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Identify types of couplings in washer
appliances. |
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Locate couplings in washer
appliances. |
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SAFETY MONITORING CIRCUITS |
3 |
2 |
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Interlock circuits |
Identify the function of safety interlock
circuits. |
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Identify types of safety interlock
circuits. |
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Locate interlock circuits in
appliances. |
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PRINCIPLES OF SERVICING |
3 |
2 |
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List activities performed on service
calls. |
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Identify typical customer relations
skills. |
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Discuss the work roles and responsibilities of
appliance servicers. |
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Describe typical service call record-keeping
procedures. |
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Identify typical service call record-keeping
forms. |
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Identify information needed to complete job status
reports. |
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Identify tools and equipment commonly used for on-site
appliance servicing. |
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Describe procedures used to requisition
parts. |
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Suggested
Resources |
Davis, E. G. Customer relations for
technicians.
Meyerink, G. Appliance service handbook.
Whirlpool Corporation.
Customer relations for appliance
technicians, G-15.
Whirlpool Corporation.
The professional approach, G-10.
Whirlpool Corporation. Quality - Pass it on, G-16.
Whirlpool Corporation.
Calltaker
(Videocassette No. LIT 677484).
Whirlpool Corporation.
Customer relations for appliance
technicians, G-15 (Videocassette No. LIT
787045).
Whirlpool Corporation. The professional approach, G-10 (Filmstrip
No. LIT 829181 and Cassette No. LIT
829180).
Whirlpool Corporation. Quality - Pass it on, G-16
(Videocassette No. LIT 787195).