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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Cut Off Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282978
Manufacturer Part Number: 279973

The Thermal Cut-Off Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers, responsible for protecting the dryer from overheating by interrupting the power flow to the heating element if the dryer air temperature reaches a dangerously high level.  

Symptoms of a bad Thermal Cut-Off Kit include:

  • The dryer not heating up 
  • Excessive heat buildup within the dryer drum 
  • Clothes not drying properly  

Causes of failure can include restricted airflow from a clogged lint filter or venting system or a malfunctioning heating element causing excessive temperatures. These issues can lead to the thermal cut-off being triggered to prevent overheating, necessitating the replacement of the kit.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

Note: It's possible some models may use part number 280148 in place of this. Look at photo's for verification.

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Hello Casey, You will need to activate the diagnostic test mode to read any saved fault codes. These will point you to the problem with the unit. ACTIVATING THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE: 1. Be sure the dryer is in standby mode (plugged in with all indicators off, or with only the Done indicator on). 2. Select any one button (except Pause/Cancel and Controls Lock/Unlock) and follow the steps below, using the same button (remember the button): Press/hold 2 seconds. Release for 2 seconds. Press/hold 2 seconds. Release for 2 seconds. Press/hold 2 seconds 3. If this test mode has been entered successfully, all indicators on the console are illuminated for 5 seconds with 8:88 showing in the Estimated Time Remaining three-digit display. If there are no saved fault codes or active fault codes, all indicators on the console will momentarily turn off, then stay on with 8:88 displayed. Continue with diagnostics. 4. If entry into Diagnostic Test Mode is unsuccessful, choose a different button (except Pause Cancel and Controls Lock/Unlock) and repeat step 2.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Saturday, September 8, 2018

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