Customer Questions and Answers for Thermostat (T.O.D.), Spst by Whirlpool

This T.O.D. thermostat is a temperature-sensitive safety switch used in select ovens and ranges. It opens or closes the circuit at a set temperature to protect components and help restore safe, reliable operation when the original device fails. What it does:

• Monitors appliance temperature and switches the circuit at its preset threshold
• Helps prevent overheat conditions that can trigger shutdowns or error codes
• Common failure signs: oven won't heat or shuts off mid-cycle; cooling fan won't run or runs constantly; recurring over-temperature warnings
• On some models it controls a heating circuit; on others it governs the cooling fan

• 1 thermostat (T.O.D.), SPST

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the appliance to cool completely before service
• Access location varies by model
• Transfer wires one at a time to the new thermostat and mount it flush for proper sensing
• Inspect for blocked vents, a failed cooling fan, or shorted elements before returning the unit to service