M9/M11 Sterilizer Air Valve Location / Function Test and Repair

Model |
M9M11 -020 thru -022, -033, -034 |
Serial Number | All |
During the Fill Mode
Line voltage is supplied to the air valve. This causes the valve to open so that water can flow into the chamber.
During the Heat-Up Mode
When the Heat-Up Mode begins, the PC board stops the current flow to the air valve. This allows the valve to close. The PC board opens the air valve three times during the Heat-Up Mode to release air from the chamber (this prevents vacuum-effect).
During the Sterilization / Vent / Dry Modes
There is no current flow to the air valve. The valve is closed.

Model |
M9M11 -040 thru -043 |
Serial Number | All |
During the Fill Mode
Line voltage is supplied to the air valve. This causes the valve to open so that water can flow into the chamber.
During the Heat-Up Mode
When the Heat-Up Mode begins, the PC board stops the current flow to the air valve. This allows the valve to close. The PC board opens the air valve three times during the Heat-Up Mode to release air from the chamber (this prevents vacuum-effect).
During the Sterilization / Vent / Dry Modes
There is no current flow to the air valve. The valve is closed.