Remove High Temp Thermostat; Remove High Temp Cutout - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21).
2. Remove the red and black wire connectors.
3. Remove two 1/4" hex head screws and
remove the high temp thermostat.
4. The high temp thermostat and the high
temp cutout (See page 4-39) should be
ordered and replaced as a set. The high
temp thermostat is resetable and cycles to
keep the temperature from getting too hot in
the burner.
Two 1/4" Hex
Head Screws
4-39
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TEMP CuTOuT
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21).
2. Remove the jumper between the high temp
thermostat and the high temp cutout.
3. Remove the blue wire connector from the
spade terminal.
4. Remove the 1/4" hex head screw and lift to
release the tab on the other side.
NOTE: The high temp cutout is not resetable
and will disable the heat if it trips.
High Temp Cutout
1/4" Hex
Head Screw
TECH TiP: If the high temp cutout is being
replaced, the high temp thermostat should
be replaced as well, since the high temp
thermostat should have shut the heat off
before the dryer reached the temperature at
which the high temp cutout would trip.