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Testing the high-limit thermostat in your Kenmore Elite warming drawer

• The high-limit thermostat can prevent the warming drawer from heating if the thermostat trips and doesn't reset.
• You can check the high-limit thermostat using a multi-meter to see whether it's tripped and it's preventing the warming drawer from heating.
• Shut off the house circuit breaker for the warming drawer to completely disconnect electrical power before accessing and testing the high-limit thermostat.
• Disconnect the wires from the high-limit thermostat and measure the resistance through the high-limit thermostat using the multimeter. The meter should measure near 0 ohms of resistance through the high-limit thermostat if the thermostat is good. If the meter measures infinite resistance through the high-limit thermostat, you'll need to replace the high-limit thermostat.

Electrical safety tips to follow when using your Kenmore Elite warming drawer

• Always shut off the house circuit breaker to completely disconnect electrical power from the warming drawer when cleaning or repairing the appliance.
• Don't let water drip down through the control panel and onto the thermostat or electronic control board when cleaning the warming drawer. Use a damp cloth to clean the controls to avoid getting water on internal control components.
• Have a service technician examine and repair the warming drawer if liquids get spilled onto the internal controls and the house circuit breaker trips—indicating a short circuit in the controls or wiring occurred.