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Thermal fuse kenmore 70 series dryer

Hoe do you get to the fuse? Looks like I have to remove the drum. Is that correct? I do not have a manual.

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Jerry

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  • teffer Jan 26, 2009

    Hi, Any tips on how to disconnect the blue wires from the white plastic fuse casing? I'm concerned about breaking the wires. Thank you,

  • lynnib May 11, 2010

    The back of the dryer does not appear to comes off - it is welded. Please advise. Thank you!

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    I HAVE THE KENMORE 70 SERIES DRYER AND IT JUST TURNED OFF DURING A CYCLE I ALREADY REPLACED THE THERMAL FUSE AND THERALSTAT THAT COME WITH IT WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE OTHER FUSE

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    I ALREADY REPLACED THE THERMAL FUE WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE OTHER FUSE

  • Somjohnny
    Somjohnny May 25, 2014

    have the same problem on 80 series. Back appears welded need help

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HI thanks for your question. the thermal fuse is located at the back of the dryer. remove back panel. thermal fuse is located on the air duct. on the left. a small plastic peace with 2 blue wires to it. replace this part. also clean all venting. this could cause the thermal fuse to fail. thanks the appliance doc. please rate my answer. thanks.

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