279838 3977767 Dryer Element & Thermostat for Whirlpool / Maytag

Replacement heating element, hi-limit thermostat, and thermal fuse kit used for some Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper and Whirlpool dryer models.

Directly Replaces: 279838, WP279837, 279837, 279838A, 279838VP, 3398063, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, W10724237, 4531017, 4617547, 4675511, 5324919, 5329098, 5895597, 2438, AP3094254, AH334313, EA334313, EAP334313, PD00002351, PS334313, WP3977767, AP6009043, 3977767, 3399693, ER3977767, PS11742185, SET185, TJ90SET185, WP3977767VP, B008DJVSXS, B00PDXAQH6, B009HAFMI4, B0081EAP5W, B00PDXAMMK, B00LW6VH58, B00IQ9VKV0, B0156N9ZRO, B00DM8KR1E, B00OBF5NRA, SET197, N197, LET197, ER197, 3977393.

Features:

• Heating Element with Partial Housing and (2) 5/16" male terminals. (Must re-use remaining housing from the old heating assembly.)
• Heater Insulators and restring already attached for easy installation.
• Kit uses the 'Old-style' thermostat and fuse set that slides onto the heating element terminal. This not only connects it to the heating element, but also secures it to heater assembly without any additional hardware, such as screws.
• Kit Includes (1) APN279838 Heater and Housing Assembly, (1) APN197 Thermostat & Fuse Set.

APN279838 Heating Element Specifications:

• Material: Metal / Ceramic.
• Dimensions: 9-15/16"L x 6-15/16"W x 2-5/8"H; 5/16" terminals.
• Electrical Specs: 240V, 5400W.
• Per the manufacturer, you may need a wire connector to install heating element.

APN197 Hi-limit Thermostat & Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Set Specifications:

• Hi-limit Thermostat (3977767 Replacement)
  
  
  • Color: Black / Gray / Brass.
  • Material: Plastic / Metal.
  • Electrical Specs: L250-80F: 250°F open, 80°F differential, 170°F close.
  • Dimensions: 1-1/2"L x 1-1/8"W x 2"H; 1-5/8" between mounting holes (center to center).
    
    
• Thermal Cutoff Fuse (3977393 Replacement)
  
  
  • Color: White / Gray.
  • Material: Ceramic / Metal.
  • Electrical Specs: L309F, One-Time Fuse (must be replaced once blown).
  • Dimensions: 1-1/4"L x 1-1/4"W x 2-3/16"H; 1-5/8" between mounting holes (center to center).