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Model: LE5800XSW3	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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asdf1855		#1 Posted : Sunday, May 4, 2008 6:44:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/4/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		My 'infinite temperature selector' does not seem to work. I only get high heat no matter what I set the selector on. I have checked the temperature selector with ohm meter and it seems to be working. I have checked the two thermostats(operating and hi-limit) and both have continuity. Can anyone help? thank you


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Gene		#2 Posted : Monday, May 5, 2008 2:49:22 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)		How did you check the temperature selector switch? Did you check the thermostat heater (#16 on the break down diagram)? Gene.


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asdf1855		#3 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2008 2:09:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/4/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		dryer works now...replaced the operating thermostat/heater assy.


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Gene		#4 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2008 7:34:02 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)		I'm glad you were able to fix it. Gene.


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