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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Fuse by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM13269576
Manufacturer Part Number: W10258275

The Thermal Fuse Kit is a genuine OEM Replacement part. This kit is designed to cut off power to the dishwasher if it overheats. The fuse ensures that your appliance operates safely and effectively. If your dishwasher is not starting, it may be due to a failed thermal fuse. Investigate what caused the dishwasher to overheat before replacing the thermal fuse.

This Kit Includes:

  • (1) Thermal Cutoff (TCO)
  • (1) Harness Assembly
  • (2) Zip Ties
  • Instructions

Specs:

  • Electrical specs: 86°C, 187°F fuse
  • Construction: metal/plastic
  • Fuse dimensions: 5/8""L x 5/8""W x 1-1/4""H
  • Harness and plug dimensions: 4-7/8""L
  • Zip tie dimensions: 6-3/4""L

Repair your dishwasher today with the Thermal Fuse Kit and ensure that your appliance operates safely and efficiently for years to come.

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For Whirlpool Thermal Fuse (Part Number: OEM13269576)

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Hello Larry, This is a fault code indicating an issue with the heating circuit. You will need to first make sure the unit is properly leveled and mounted under the countertop. This can affect the door strike and since one door switch is used for the heating circuit, this can cause the issue. You will then need to check the heating element, the high limit thermostat, the door switch, the wiring harness, and the control. all of these are in the heating circuit and any one of these can cause the issue.

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Mitch, sometimes a problem with blown fuses is a result of a heating element problem, the tub thermostat can be sticking and not opening which allows the element to stay on too long. The heat relay on the board can be bad as well. Check the thermostat located on the bottom of the tub to see it it opens and closes at the proper temperature, about 200 degrees it should open, check heater relay on board, it should be open at the start of the cycle.

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Gearscout for Model Number Whirlpool Dishwasher Whisper Quiet III

I've now replaced my thermal fuse for the 4th time and the dishwasher is running fine again. Some of the screw mounts used to attack the front panel display/controller are stripped, but it runs. I ensure never to use the heating element to dry the dishes. I just use Sani-Rinse, instead. So, the dishwasher still get pretty hot. This time, I noticed the wiring block used to attach the wires from the thermal sensor to the rest of the unit were MELTED in spots. Is this just a crapola dishwasher I should replace or is there some other "solution." Would changing out the underside thermal cutoff fuse help? Or would that just trigger more problems?

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Hello Gearscout. Make sure you replace the harness with the fuse. If so, then the board will need to be replaced on the unit. Thank you.

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Lisa Seghers for Model Number WDT720PADM2

My mom gave me her dishwasher, she said it randomly stopped working. There was power coming from the wall outlet, but nothing was coming on on the dishwasher. They thought it was the fuse so we pulled out the thermal fuse, it looks good on the outside, rattles a bit (not sure if this is normal or not, just observation) After reading some things Im trying to figure out if just a new fuse will help or if it might be something more than that. Thanks!

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Lisa, To be able to determine if the thermal fuse is good you would need to do a continuity test on it and if it checks ok then the control board would be the most likely cause.

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Hello Steve, we are unable to suggest that you bypass your thermal fuse due to liability issues. Thanks!

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Hello William. No, you must cut the wires and splice in the new harness. Otherwise, the fuse will blow again. Thank you.

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Hello Corey, The fuse being blown is the indication of excessive current draw. You should first look for any point of high resistance such as a loose connection. Other things that can cause this would be a loose wall outlet, power supply wire that is too small, a motor winding that has shorted back to itself making the winding shorter than necessary, or an issue in the heating circuit.

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Hello S.C., You should check the control bi-metal W10258275 for continuity. If it is open you should check for an over-current condition. This is caused most commonly by the heating circuit and/or the main circulation motor assembly W10806701.

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Hello Webster. Yes, you will cut the wires like they show in the video on the parts page. Thanks.

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Rj for Model Number GU2275XTVY1

I have a whirlpool quiet partner III, on which I have replaced three control panels, and the bimetal fuse 4 times over the past 5 years. The last control panel sent was for a quiet partner IV, with the rep saying the QPIII panel (in grey) was no longer available, and the QP IV panel would work fine. Since then, anther fuse has blown and was replaced three months ago, Also it never would complete cycles without having to be restarted, and now it is totally out again as of tonight (likely another fuse). My question is, why is it blowing so many fuses, and is there a possible non-compatibility issue with the QP IV panel and the units control board circuitry? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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Hello RJ. It sounds like the board is bad and is allowing the heater to stay on and blow the fuses. Also, check the venting in the door.

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