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Customer Questions and Answers for Cycling Thermostat by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18031839
Manufacturer Part Number: WP694674

The Cycling Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It regulates and monitors the temperature inside the dryer during the drying cycle. It ensures that the dryer doesn't overheat and prevents potential damage to clothes or the dryer itself.

Causes of a faulty cycling thermostat can include wear and tear over time, electrical issues, or sensor malfunction.

Symptoms of a bad cycling thermostat may include:

  • Clothes taking longer than usual to dry
  • Inconsistent drying results
  • Overheating or burning smell
  • The dryer not heating at all

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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For Whirlpool Cycling Thermostat (Part Number: OEM18031839)

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Hello John, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com The thermostat setting for your model is B.

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John, You will want to check the radiant sensor to make sure that it is not sticking open. Also, check the gas coils to make sure that they are not shorting out. These would be the 2 most likely culprits.

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Hello Randy, thanks for reaching out to AppliancePartsPros.com This thermostat [WP694674] should have a 20 deg F differential, so if you are set for 160 as the upper limit it should be closing around 140.

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Hello Joel, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com You would use cycling thermostat WP694674 and set it to "D" on the dial on the thermostat.

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Dan, Thank you for your question. The setting that this cycling thermostat should be set for is setting D.

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Hello Dan, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com For your model you will set the new thermostat to "D". You can leave the original thermostat heater in place.

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Hello Bob, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com Cycling Thermostat WP694674 should be set to "D" for your model.

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Mike, The original cycling thermostat for your unit is part number 33002567 therefore per the part instruction sheet the letter for the replacement thermostat would be (E).

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Stu, You will want to set the thermostat to setting D for the thermostat that you received.

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Chris, Check the part instruction sheet (included with the part) for the proper setting for your application.

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