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This fixed thermostat switches near 60C to control a heat-managed circuit—often the oven's cooling/blower fan. Replacing a failed unit restores proper fan cycling and helps protect the control area from excessive heat during and after cooking.
Following the instructions that I received through the helpful research of the APP staff, I disconnected the power, disassembled the back of the oven, and accessed the hidden element. This involved bending parts of the sheet metal and cutting the insulation, so I was very apprehensive about doing this. Once I exposed the compartment that contains the element, I had difficulty extracting the old part and was really nervous about pulling hard to extract it - until I saw the damaged element. It... Read more
This Thermostat L225 is a temperature limit thermostat that helps regulate heat and prevent overheating in the appliance. It restores proper temperature control so the unit runs safely and more reliably. What it does:
Looked at how-to video at Appliancepartspros.com. Took back off dryer thinking I needed to replace heating element. Found loose thermostat wire that had corroded. Spade connector on wire fell off. Stripped wire of insulation and steel-wooled the exposed wires. Replaced spade connector. Found out thermostat connection had broken loose. Tried to order a replacement thermostat online but had to get into chat mode with Appliancepartspros.com salesman in order to identify the right thermostat. At... Read more
A hi-limit safety switch that stops heating when temperatures get too high, protecting the appliance from overheating and helping prevent damage. Designed to replace a failed thermal cutoff to restore safe temperature control. What it does:
No local repair persons would tackle the jo. I checked all electrical contacts, voltages, etc, no problems. Contacted Appliancepartspros and discussed problem. they recommended new control board, power relay board,downdraft fan board, and high limit switch AFTER I had installed an oven temp sensor. Process of elimination with new parts FINALLY isolated the problem. Now working fine with ability to return not needed parts.Nadene Freeman was very helpful throughout the time consuming, while... Read more
The Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool microwaves. It is a temperature-sensitive component that monitors heat levels inside the oven cavity during operation. Causes may include damage from exposure to moisture or debris over time that disrupts accurate readings. Symptoms of a faulty thermostat include:
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.