Casey for Model Number GEW9250PW1 In the How to Replace Thermal Cut Off Kit video, the part with the red/white coloring, the initial install showed the red coloring on the top; in the replacement of the new part, the red coloring is on the bottom. Does this matter or is the most important part to get the wires attached to the top/bottom appropriately? Also, if putting a new Heat Element Assembly in, is it normal to smell something hot as the coils begin to heat up?
Answer Casey, the wire placement on the thermal cut-off is not necessarily important as the cut-off is a switch with only one path. In regards to the element, new elements tend to have a slight odor the first time or two as they heat up any dust that may have accumulated. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, January 19, 2022