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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM9282741
Manufacturer Part Number: 279816

This dryer thermal cut-off kit is an authentic OEM replacement part for Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers. It is designed to prevent the dryer from overheating.

This Kit Includes:

  • High Limit Thermostat (250°F Limit)
  • A Cut Off Fuse (309°F Limit)
  • Female Spade Terminals
  • Jumper Wires

Over time, these components can fail due to electrical issues, lint buildup blocking the exhaust vent, or normal wear and tear. A malfunctioning thermal cut-off kit can result in overheating, which can pose a safety hazard and affect the dryer’s performance.

Symptoms of a bad Thermal Cut-Off Kit include:

  • Dryer not heating
  • Dryer overheating
  • Dryer shutting off mid-cycle
  • No response when attempting to start the dryer

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit (Part Number: OEM9282741)

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Robin, It could be something that is binding like belt, rollers, blower wheel, or pulleys. If no binding is happening it is most likely the motor 279827.

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Kirk, This issue would most likely be caused by the venting from inside the dryer to the outside of the home being blocked.or restricted in some way. If the venting is indeed clear then it could be a cycling thermostat that would cause the issue or faulty wiring or heater that is grounding out causing it to stay on.

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Dale, as there is not an orange wire used with your model for the hi-limit thermostat, the orange wire mentioned in the general repair video can be disregarded.

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Mike, If the dryer runs and heats, you won't need a thermal cut off kit. If the timer doesn't advance in a timed dry cycle, the issue is in the timer itself WP3976574. If the timer doesn't advance in the auto dry cycle, the issue is usually an airflow problem( clogged vent, vent hood, dirty filter, etc. Thanks,

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Scott, the orange wire would not apply to your dryer as the model used in this video is one of the many models that use the thermal cut-off kit 279816. In regards to the jumper wire, the original thermostat would have utilized a jumper to go from the thermostat to the heater terminal. This jumper is what would need to be replaced with the new jumper wire.

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Hello Paul, As a suggestion before any more parts are replaced start with using a multimeter and check there is 240v at the dryer's rear terminal block. If the 240v is there start the dryer in a heat cycle and check across the timer's black to red terminals with the dryer running if 240v is found the timer WP3976576 is faulty,

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D H Triece Whirlpool has replaced part number 3399848 for the thermal cut-off kit with part number 279816. The hi-limit thermostat with part number 339021 has been discontinued by the manufacturer and it comes as a part of this kit.

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Gerald

My Whirlpool dryer just stopped., I have power at both ends of the power cord and at the p/c board. All thermal fuses test OK and thermostat is good. I have cleaned the vent and inside of the dryer of all lint. There are no lights showing on the panel and the light inside the dryer does not light. The door switch is OK, and I have removed and reconnected all plugs and terminal connectors.I tried activating the diagnostic mode with the "more time & less time switches, but nothing happens. What else can I do?

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Gerald, if the model number of the appliance could be provided in a new inquiry, this will allow for the most accurate information to be presented.

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