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NOTE: Models manufactured as of 1998 are equipped with
a manual reset hi-limit thermostat.
1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2. Disconnect wires from hi-limit thermostat.
3. Remove the two (2) screws, washers, and nuts securing
thermostat to the bracket. Remove thermostat.
4. Reversing procedure for installing new thermostat.
5. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
To Replace Manual Reset Tumbler Hi-Heat Protector (225º F [107º C]) Thermostat
This thermostat is part of the “sensor bracket assembly” and is secured to the underside of the tumbler (basket)
wrapper in the lint compartment. As a safety device, this thermostat will open (shut off) the heating unit circuit
if an excessive temperature occurs. The dryer motor will remain on, even if the thermostat is open.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should heat safety devices be disabled.
1. Disconnect electrical power to the dryer.
2. Remove lint drawer. Remove two (2)
screws securing lint door and remove lint
door.
3. Locate sensor bracket assembly and
loosen the two (2) Phillips head screws
securing bracket assembly to the tumbler
(basket) wrapper.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the screws.
4. Remove bracket assembly by slightly sliding bracket towards the rear of the dryer and to the left.
5. Disconnect sensor bracket harness connector and remove bracket assembly from dryer.
6. Disconnect the two (2) “orange” wires from thermostat.
7. Disassemble thermostat from bracket assembly by removing the two (2) mounting screws, washers, and
nuts.
8. Reverse this procedure for installing a hi-heat protector thermostat.
9. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.