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C. MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT (330º F [166º C]) THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (Gas Models Only)
1. This thermostat is an important safety device as an added protection against failure of the airflow (sail switch)
to open in the event of motor failure or reduced airflow conditions.

IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should

heat circuit safety devices ever be disabled.

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 dryer.
Manual Reset Tumbler Hi-Limit (225º F [107º C]) Thermostat Replacement
This thermostat is part of the sensor bracket assembly and is secured to the underside of the 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.
1. Disconnect electrical power to the dryer.
2. Open lint door.
3. Locate sensor bracket assembly. Remove the two (2) bolts
securing bracket assembly to the tumbler (basket) wrapper.
4. Disconnect sensor bracket harness connector and remove
bracket assembly from dryer.
5. Disconnect the two (2) orange wires from the thermostat.
6. Disassemble thermostat from bracket assembly by removing the two (2) mounting screws, washers and nuts.
7. Reverse this procedure for installing a hi-heat protector thermostat.
8. Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.