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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Hi-Limit Thermostat by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18045627
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10116735

Dryer running too hot or overheating? The hi-limit thermostat cuts power to the heating element when temps exceed safe limits. Easy DIY replacement.

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Hi Tony. In behind the control panel is a folded up wiring diagram. Remove power and remove the panel rear cover. The gray wire going to the thermal fuse, one side gray wire connects to the control board motor drive relay and the other feeds the motor overload itself. Thermal Fuse part # WP40113801. Make sure that you clean your entire vent system and the vent hood assy. outside. Thank You.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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