Thermal Fuse - Whirlpool duet GGW9200L Series Job Aid

THERMAL FUSE

Refer to page 4-7 for the procedure for servic-
ing the thermal fuse.
Electric Dryers: The thermal fuse is wired in
series with the drive motor. If the thermal fuse
opens, 91°C (196°F), power to the motor is
turned off. A centrifugal switch on the motor
also opens the heater circuit.
Gas Dryers: The thermal fuse is wired in
series with the gas valve. If the thermal fuse
opens, 91°C (196°F), power to the valve is
turned off. A centrifugal switch on the motor
also opens the heater circuit.
Once the thermal fuse has opened, it will not
reset, and must be replaced. Check for a failed
thermistor, or a shorted heater element (elec-
tric dryers only).
Thermal Fuse
91°C (196°F)
Blower
Housing
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
dryer.
2. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
3. Disconnect the wires from the thermal fuse.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the ther-
mal fuse terminals. The ohmmeter should
indicate continuity (0 Ω). If the meter indi-
cates an open circuit (infinite), replace the
thermal fuse.
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