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Introduction |
Use this guide to help you replacetest the thermal cutoff switch on your Whirlpool Dryer and replace it if necessary. | | | The thermal cutoff switch is one of the last lines of defense to keep your machine from overheating. When it triggers, it disconnects the heating element, but the dryer will still turn on. | | | If it's broken or malfunctioning, the dryer may overheat. | | | The repair is rated difficult for the number of steps and the amount of dismantling needed, including some difficult steps when removing the front lower bulkhead. | | | ***This guide will work for most Whirlpool dryers.*** This guide is written with a model WED87HED dryer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same. |
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