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Model: GY395LXGQ4	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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qwickpix		#1 Posted : Friday, September 27, 2013 2:13:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/27/2013(UTC) Posts: 1		I have a large 8" element that keeps burning out. I have replaced it with a universal element but upon checking the universal is 2100W and the original is 2700W. Does this make a difference? I have replaced the receptacle also.


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HumboldtRepairMan		#2 Posted : Friday, September 27, 2013 6:41:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/16/2013(UTC) Posts: 916		The infinite switch is probably your problem they burn out often and you will replace the element over and over again if the switch is the problem.


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