If your dishwasher won't start or suddenly stopped working, a blown thermal fuse is often the cause. This safety part protects against overheating.
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Thermal fuse blown on Whirlpool silent partner dishwasher Robert W. • Beloit , WI • August 26, 2018
I ordered a "Thermal Fuse" for a Whirlpool dishwasher. The part didn't fit in the old slot, nor did the tabs fit perfectly in the electrical connections, but it was the best I could find. I suppose the machine is too old to have current repair parts. But, it made the dishwasher work. The fuse is now hanging outside the control panel cover, connected, and working just fine.
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