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Safety Thermostat
On electric models, the safety thermostat is located
on the top left area of the heater housing, to the
left of the inlet control thermostat. On gas models,
the safety thermostat is located on the right side
of the diffuser, below the high limit thermostat.
The
thermostat monitors incoming air temperature.
If the thermostat reaches a temperature beyond its
maximum temperature rating, it will trip and disable
power to the heating elements (electric models) or
burner assembly (gas models).
On electric dryers, the safety thermostat opens at
235°F and will automatically reset at 205°F. On 27-
in. gas dryers, the safety thermostat opens at 280°F
(300°F for 24-in. models). It will automatically reset
at 240°F (260°F for 24-in. models).
To remove the safety thermostat:
1. Remove the drum. (See
Drum
.)
2. Disconnect the 2 wires from the safety
thermostat.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw that attaches
the safety thermostat to the heater assembly or
diffuser.
4. Lift and slide the thermostat from the heater
assembly or diffuser.
Safety Thermostat
27-in. Electric
Model
24-in. Gas
Model
Safety Thermostat
Inlet Control Thermostat
On electric models, the inlet control thermostat is
located on the top left area of the heater housing,
to the right of the safety thermostat. On gas
models, the inlet control thermostat is located on
the right side of the diffuser, below the inlet safety
thermostat. The thermostat monitors incoming air
temperature.
If the thermostat reaches a temperature beyond its
maximum temperature rating, it will trip and disable
power to the heating elements (electric models) or
burner assembly (gas models).
The inlet control thermostat opens at 210°F and will
automatically reset at 180°F.
To remove the inlet control thermostat:
1. Remove the drum. (See
Drum
.)
2. Disconnect the 4 wires from the inlet control
thermostat.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw that
attaches the inlet control thermostat to the
heater assembly or diffuser.
The inlet control
thermostat on gas models utilize two locking
tabs instead of a Phillips-head screw.
4. Lift and slide the thermostat from the heater
assembly or diffuser.
Electric Model Shown
Inlet Control
Thermostat
27-in. Electric
Model
24-in. Gas
Model
Inlet Control
Thermostat