Thermal Cutoff (Electric Dryers Only); Heater (Electric Dryers Only) - Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
THERMAL CUTOFF
(ELECTRIC DRYERS ONLY)
Refer to page 4-17 for the procedure for ac-
cessing the thermal cutoff.
The thermal cutoff is a non-resettable device.
The cutoff temperature is 178°C (352°F).
If the dryer does not heat and there is 240
VAC to the dryer, perform the following test.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect the wires from the thermal
cutoff.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
thermal cutoff terminals. The meter
should indicate continuity (0 Ω). If the
meter indicates an open circuit (infinite),
replace both the thermal cutoff and the
high-limit thermostat. In addition, check
for a failed heater element, or a blocked,
or improper exhaust system.
Heater Terminals
Thermal Cutoff
High-Limit
Thermostat
Electrical Shock Hazard
HEATER
(ELECTRIC DRYERS ONLY)
Refer to page 4-17 for the procedure for ac-
cessing the heater.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Disconnect one of the wire connectors
from the heater terminal block.
3. Set the ohmmeter to the R X 1 scale.
4. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the ter-
minals on the heater terminal block. The
meter should indicate between 7 & 12 Ω.
5-8
Heater Terminal Block