General Electric Fuse Or Sensor

Fix your cooktop's overheating or burner cutoff issues with this thermal switch. Prevents damage by shutting off power at unsafe temperatures.

Oven not heating or overheating? The lower vent limit switch protects against excessive heat. Direct replacement part restores safe operation.

This thermal cutoff (TCO) is a temperature-sensing safety device that stops power to the heating circuit, protecting the unit from heat damage and preventing unsafe operation. It's used in heating assemblies. What it does:

• Opens the circuit when temperatures exceed safe limits to prevent overheating.
• Stops the heater or heating element from running if a fault causes excessive heat.
• Common symptom: no heat or intermittent heating when the TCO has failed.
• Can be checked for continuity with a multimeter to confirm failure.

• Disconnect power before inspecting or replacing any thermal safety device.
• Locate the TCO on the heater/air path assembly per your model's service instructions.
• Test the part for continuity before replacement to confirm it's defective.