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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Mechanical Controls |
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3 |
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Electrical Controls |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Electronic Controls |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Gas Controls |
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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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Prerequisite/ Corequisite: |
IFC 102 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section,
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MECHANICAL CONTROLS |
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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 |
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4 |
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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 |
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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
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3 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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. (1984). Customer
relations for technicians. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Meyerink, G. (1988). Appliance service handbook (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Customer relations for appliance
technicians, G-15. LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). The
professional approach, G-10. LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Quality
- Pass it on, G-16. LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Calltaker (Videocassette No. LIT
677484). LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Customer relations for appliance
technicians, G-15 (Videocassette No. LIT 787045). LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). The professional approach, G-10
(Filmstrip No. LIT 829181 and Cassette No. LIT 829180). LaPorte, IN: Author.
Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Quality - Pass it on, G-16 (Videocassette No. LIT 787195). LaPorte, IN: Author.