Thermal Fuse - Maytag MLE22PD Service Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Disconnect wires from thermal fuse.
4. Remove thermal fuse (See page 4-31).
5. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
Set digital ohmmeters to lowest scale.
6. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
thermal fuse terminals. The meter should
indicate continuity (0Ω). If the meter
indicates an open circuit (infinite Ω), replace
the thermal fuse.
Thermal
Fuse
Electrical Shock Hazard

THerMal FuSe

The thermal fuse is wired in series with the
drive motor. If the thermal fuse opens, 91ºC
(196ºF), power to the motor is turned off. The
centrifugal switch on the motor opens the gas
valve coil circuit or electric element circuit.
Once the thermal fuse has opened, it will not
reset, and must be replaced. Check for a
failed thermistor, a shorted heater element or
blocked exhaust.
nOTe: Thermal Fuse may be referred to as a
Thermal Limiter in the parts manual.
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