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High Limit Thermostat Locations & Functions Burner Housing
This hi-limit is located on the rear of the burner housing.
STEP 1: The thermostat opens the circuit to the main burners in the event of
malfunction in the gas control area or temperature control. This thermostat will
open quickly if there is a signicant loss of air ow over the burner area.
STEP 2: It is held in place by two screws. There are spacers between the thermostat and
bracket which must be used to give proper operation.
Removal : To remove the hi-limit thermostat on the side of the burner housing, remove the
terminal of each wires attached to the thermostat. Lastly, remove the mounting
screws holding the thermostat to the burner housing.
Manual Resettable Over Temperature Safety Thermostat
The second hi-limit thermostat is located outside the rear exhaust opening mounted on the left side of the
exhaust duct at the rear outlet height.
Step 1: The manually resettable thermostat limits the operating temperature a dryer can
reach should some abnormal situation occur.
Step 2: Should the thermostat be tripped, the dryer will cease to heat until the thermostat
is reset. Once the dryer cools, the thermostat may be reset by pushing the button in.
REMOVAL: To remove the manual resettable over temperature safety thermostat next to the
exhaust duct. First, remove the terminals of each wire attached to the thermostat.
Next, remove mounting screws holding the thermostat to the dryer cabinet.
High Limit Thermostat
Overtemp Thermostat
Part # 8533-112-001 7/21