Removing The High-Limit Thermostat And Thermal Cutoff (Tco); High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only) - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

REMOVING THE HIGH-LIMIT THERMOSTAT AND
THERMAL CUTOFF (TCO) (GAS MODELS ONLY)
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off gas supply to dryer.
3. Pull the dryer out from the wall so that
you can access the rear panel.
4. Remove the nine hex-head screws from
the rear panel and remove the panel.
Screws (1 of 9)
5. To remove the high-limit thermostat:
a) Remove the two wires from the ther-
mostat terminals (see right photos).
Rear Panel
b) Remove the two hex-head screws and
remove the high-limit thermostat.
6. To remove the thermal cutoff (TCO):
a) Remove the two wires from the TCO
terminals.
b) Remove the hex-head screw, unhook
the end of the bracket, and remove
the TCO.
RD-WH
BK
Thermal
Cutoff (TCO)
RD
Viewed From Rear Of Dryer
4-13
Screw
High-Limit
Thermostat
Screws