Thermal fuses are typically on the dryer duct that contains the heating elements. They look like a "top Hat" or a TO-3 transistor (look it up). test continuity with an ohm meter and heat gently with a propane torch to be sure it trips. Do not bypass, as it could prevent a fire.
SOURCE: kenmore model 96284100 dryer
The thermal fuse should be connected to and near the heating element. Check the paper electrical diagram, taped on the inside of the dryer.
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SOURCE: location of the thermal fuse on the kenmore gas dryer 80
It is mounted on the rear of the dryer on the blower housing. 
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SOURCE: how do i test a thermal fuse
A fuse is tested using the continuity or resistance (ohm) setting on a multimeter.
Disconnect the power to the dryer. Disconnect the leads to the fuse. With the meter set on continuity, the meter should beep - if you set to ohms, you should read 0 ohms across the terminals of the fuse. If you read infinity, the fuse is bad.
SOURCE: On the Kenmore series 90 electric dryer, where is
The Thermal Fuse is located on the air blower housing. Its a small white plastic component with two wire leads.
The Thermal Cut-Out (TCO) is located on the outside of the heater box on the end opposite the heating element terminals.
The reason I mention both these components is because some people confuse the two and use the words interchangeably. There is a difference between the two components and what they do.
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS:
If your dryer does not run at all, check your Thermal Fuse.
If your dryer runs, but does not heat you need to check the Thermal Cut-Out.
If you have any questions, please post back and let me know what symptoms you are having. Please include your complete model number (located on a nameplate around the door opening) so that I can determine how your dryer is configured. I hope this is helpful to you.
SOURCE: I need to get to the thermal fuse in my Kenmore 90 series
ok the heater is on the right side of the unit standing from the front the thermal fuse is located behind the thermastat should be round black objects that have to wires going to them it is recommend that if you have a bad thermal fuse you replace your thermostat wich is the bigger round plastic also might want to check your vent out of the house for a restiction
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Thermal fuse. If the dryer overheats, this device stops the flow of electricity to the heat source and/or the entire dryer. It is located on the blower housing and cannot be reset. The most common cause for overheating is a vent tube clogged with lint, a birds nest or other debris.
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