This high limit/safety thermostat is used on many of Maytag's brands of gas and electric clothes dryers. With this thermostat, a dryer's heating element will cut out if the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The element will kick back in when the temperature drops to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
Works with the following brands:
Maytag, International, Crosley, Jenn-Air
Works with the following products:
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
Fixes the following symptoms:
Too hot
Part# WP303396 replaces these:
AP6007530, 3-3396, 303396, WP303396VP
Works with the following brands:
Maytag, International, Crosley, Jenn-Air
Works with the following products
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
Fixes the following symptoms
Too hot
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# WP303396 replaces these:
AP6007530, 3-3396, 303396, WP303396VP
Videos For installing this part.
Replacing your High Limit Thermostat (Limit: 200-30)
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Derrick
February 22, 2022
How to test high limit thermostat
For model number De490
Hi Derrick,
Thank you for your question. To test a high limit thermostat, you will need to use a multimeter to see if it has continuity. Before removing and testing the high limit thermostat, you will need to unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet. The high limit thermostat can be found on the blower wheel housing or inside the exhaust system. With your multimeter on the Rx1 setting, test it for continuity by touching the probes to each terminal. You should receive a reading of zero or infinity. If your test does not produce either of those readings, you will need a replacement high limit thermostat. If you would like to place an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11740647
Manufacturer Part Number: WP303396
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