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Model: DWSR483EB0WW	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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redcagle		#1 Posted : Thursday, July 28, 2011 10:55:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/28/2011(UTC) Posts: 5		Dryer works on high setting but not on medium heat setting. Have cleaned and checked vents for lint. Someone told me it is the timer which is $200, so might as well buy a new dryer. Help?


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Gene		#2 Posted : Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:34:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Locate the cycling thermostat on the blower housing. It has 4 prongs. Measure the resistance across the two small prongs. Normally it should be between 4500 Ohms to 9000 Ohms. If the reading is incorrect, replace the thermostat. - The cycling thermostat Part number: AP2042618 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for General Electric DWSR483EB0WW Electric dryer \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene. P.S. This dryer made by GE, not Whirlpool.


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