Installation Location: On the dryer heater/blower/air duct at the model-defined temperature-limiting position
Function: Opens/closes or reports temperature according to the model-specific thermal control/safety function.
Critical Fit / Identification Details: Match the complete appliance model number including suffix/revision, manufacturer part number WP303396, installation position, mounting geometry and any connector/shaft/hose/electrical details.
Manufacturer Part Numbers / Cross-References: WP303396, 303396
What This Listing Includes: One genuine OEM WP303396 dryer high-limit thermostat as supplied for the manufacturer service application; adjacent parts, hardware or accessories are not included unless specifically stated.
Compatibility Basis: Manufacturer/service part number and appliance application were verified. A broad representative model list is not shown where revision/configuration could make a short list misleading; confirm the complete model number against the manufacturer parts diagram before ordering.
Correct Part / Compatibility Check: Verify the complete appliance model number, exact manufacturer part number, installation position and all critical fit/identification details. Symptoms alone do not prove this part is defective.
Distinguish From Similar Parts: Similar switches, thermostats, sensors and fuses may have different ratings, operating points, connectors or shaft/mounting geometry.
Possible Related Symptoms / Reasons to Inspect: A related control, temperature or no-operation symptom only after continuity/resistance, wiring and model-specific diagnostics confirm this component.
Important Safety / Service Note: Disconnect appliance power before service and follow the manufacturer service procedure for the exact model. Use qualified service where required.
Ordering Note: Symptoms can identify a system to inspect, but they do not prove this specific component is defective. Confirm the OEM part number or model-specific parts diagram before ordering.
Specifications & Compatibility:
Manufacturer: WHIRLPOOL
Manufacturer Part Number: WP303396
OEM Status: Genuine OEM Part
Product Type: Dryer High-Limit Thermostat
Appliance / Application: Dryer
Installation Location: On the dryer heater/blower/air duct at the model-defined temperature-limiting position
Cross-References: WP303396, 303396
Critical Fit Details: Match the complete appliance model number including suffix/revision, manufacturer part number WP303396, installation position, mounting geometry and any connector/shaft/hose/electrical details.