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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/Kenmore Gas Dryer Thermal Cut-Out Fuse Kit #W10480709
Whirlpool/Kenmore Gas Dryer Thermal Cut-Out Fuse Kit #W10480709
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Total Parts Cost
$18.34Estimated Savings
$112.5001:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the thermal cut-out fuse kit (thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat) on a Whirlpool/Kenmore gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat are when the dryer isn’t heating or doesn’t work at all.
All of the information for this thermal cut-off fuse kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Crosley, Estate, KitchenAid, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket
All of the information for this thermal cut-off fuse kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Crosley, Estate, KitchenAid, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the back panel.
3
Next, disconnect the old jumper wire, remove the mounting screw, and slide the old cutoff fuse out of the slot.
4
Disconnect the wire.
5
Install the new cutoff fuse by securing it with the mounting screw.
6
Reconnect the wire.
7
Now, remove the mounting screws to detach the old high-limit thermostat.
8
Remove the wire.
9
Install the new high-limit thermostat by aligning it in place and securing it with the mounting screws.
10
Reconnect the wire.
11
Then, connect the fuse and the thermostat with the new jumper wire.
12
Replace the back panel and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the thermal cut-out fuse kit (thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat) on a Whirlpool/Kenmore gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat are when the dryer isn’t heating or doesn’t work at all.
All of the information for this thermal cut-off fuse kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Crosley, Estate, KitchenAid, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket
All of the information for this thermal cut-off fuse kit replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Crosley, Estate, KitchenAid, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the back panel.
3
Next, disconnect the old jumper wire, remove the mounting screw, and slide the old cutoff fuse out of the slot.
4
Disconnect the wire.
5
Install the new cutoff fuse by securing it with the mounting screw.
6
Reconnect the wire.
7
Now, remove the mounting screws to detach the old high-limit thermostat.
8
Remove the wire.
9
Install the new high-limit thermostat by aligning it in place and securing it with the mounting screws.
10
Reconnect the wire.
11
Then, connect the fuse and the thermostat with the new jumper wire.
12
Replace the back panel and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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