Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Fuse by Whirlpool

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

• 1 thermal fuse

• 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.