codan New Member Apr 5, 2008 #1 Could somebody identify this component for me please & it's purpose, it comes out of a microwave oven. The picture is a bit out of focus--sorry about that. Thank You Attachments part.jpg 651.9 KB · Views: 169
Could somebody identify this component for me please & it's purpose, it comes out of a microwave oven. The picture is a bit out of focus--sorry about that. Thank You
Hero999 Banned Apr 5, 2008 #2 It's a thermal cut out. It disconnects the power when a certain temperature is exceeded. Some are resettable and some are single use devices. The cutout temperature should be clearly marked on the case.
It's a thermal cut out. It disconnects the power when a certain temperature is exceeded. Some are resettable and some are single use devices. The cutout temperature should be clearly marked on the case.
Bob Scott New Member Apr 6, 2008 #4 Yup. There was one in my old electric clothes dryer. It stuck in the on position and toasted a load of laundry.....a golden brown crispy polyester. Bob Last edited: Apr 9, 2008
Yup. There was one in my old electric clothes dryer. It stuck in the on position and toasted a load of laundry.....a golden brown crispy polyester. Bob