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Customer Questions and Answers for Fuse (Time-Delay) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18044205
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10017410

This time-delay fuse protects the appliance's power circuit by opening when current exceeds a safe level while tolerating brief inrush current. Replacing a blown fuse can help restore power once the root cause is corrected. What it does:

  • Protects the line and control circuits from shorts and overloads
  • Time-delay design helps prevent nuisance opening during startup surges
  • When open, the unit will be completely dead—no display, lights, or response
  • Repeatedly opening usually indicates an unresolved electrical fault that needs diagnosis
What's included:
  • 1 time-delay fuse
Install notes:
  • Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; some appliances can retain dangerous high voltage
  • Replace only with the same type and rating specified by the manufacturer
  • Inspect the fuse holder and wiring for heat damage or loose connections before reassembly
  • If the new fuse opens immediately, stop and diagnose the underlying cause; never bypass or upsize a fuse

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Diane for Model Number KEMS306XBL2

Microwave is dead. I placed food to heat up last night - pressed cook and pressed 100 for time then pressed start and it came on and went out like a fuse blew or tuning off a light switch. It's a built-in unit with electric oven below. electric oven works. All other buttons in panel nothing-- i tried clean on the oven which is controlled by panel and that will not work. Shutoff breakers and turned back on - nothing. I read where it may be the fuse. No issues was working fine before this.

Answer

Hello Diane,

It sounds like the fuse WPW10017410 blew. This is normally caused by the door being opened while the unit is running or a door switch going into failure. The part number for the one door switch and the fuse in a kit is 4312819. The other two switches 4392027 come in a kit together also.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, November 21, 2012

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