This thermal fuse protects your appliance by opening the circuit if temperatures climb beyond a safe limit, helping prevent wiring or control damage. When it blows, the unit may lose all power or stop mid-cycle. What it does:
- Cuts power when overheating is detected to protect internal components
- Helps prevent damage from shorted heaters, motors, or wiring faults
- Common symptoms: no power, won't start, shuts off during operation, no lights/display
- A blown fuse reads open (no continuity) and must be replaced—it is not resettable
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing to avoid electrical shock
- Access the fuse location per your model's service information; note wire orientation and mounting
- Replace one-for-one; do not bypass or up-rate the fuse. Identify and correct the overheating cause before restoring power.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Heated dry wouldn't work Steven L. • Fenton , MI • June 13, 2014
I took a multimeter and found out that the old fuse was open. I ordered this new one and popped it in. Pretty easy fix and it's still going strong.
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