WP3196548 - Whirlpool Oven Thermal Fuse

This Whirlpool Oven Thermal Fuse (WP3196548) is an original part for Whirlpool ovens and is compatible with a range of brands, including GE, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Amana, and Magic Chef. It serves as a critical safety feature, designed to shut down your oven in the event of an overheating incident, preserving appliance integrity and preventing potential hazards. This part is also known as a "Safety Thermostat" or simply "FUSE-THRML." The thermal fuse's operation is straightforward: should your oven reach an excessively high temperature, this component acts proactively to interrupt the power flow, effectively shutting off the oven to mitigate any risk of fire or damage. Symptoms indicating the need for a thermal fuse replacement include your oven not heating, unusual temperature fluctuations, or the oven abruptly turning off during use. Before purchasing, it's crucial for customers to ensure that the part number matches their oven's model number for ideal compatibility.