W11034847 WHIRLPOOL CUTOFF -TML

Technical specifications:

• Part type: Thermal cutting fuse (thermal limiter).

• Compatibility: original piece of Whirlpool model number W11034847Compatible with many Whirlpool and Maytag dryers.

• Function: It acts as a primary security tool (Safety Device). It cuts off the power to the heating elements in the dryer immediately if the temperature exceeds safe limits, in order to prevent fires.

• Design: A heat-sensitive electrical switch, usually installed near an air outlet or heating element.

Methods of use and installation

• When to replace:

  • No heat: The motor runs and rotates, but the dryer does not heat the clothes at all.

  • Fuse combustion: When the fuse is checked with a multimeter (Multimeter), no continuity (Continuity) appears; Which means that the circuit is open and must be replaced.

  • After ventilation is blocked: If the dryer's external ventilation hose becomes clogged, the temperature rises dangerously and this fuse cuts the circuit to protect the device.