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below the rice cooker
Normally a thermal fuse has nothing to do with the dryers ability to run only to heat...
Thermal fuse also known as thermal cutoff, thermal link or TCO, is a single action device that is widely used for electrical equipments against over temperature. Thermal fuse is composed of the fusible alloy with low melting point and special resin, encapsulated in a plastic or ceramic housing. Under normal operating, the fusible alloy is joined by two lead wires within the housing. When the thermal fuse senses an abnormal heat and reach a preset temperature, the fusible alloy melts and disconnects the circuit completely with the aid of the special resin.
The misuse of a fuse is when the wrong value of the replacement fuse is used in placement of the original value of the fuse.
Check fan fuse, thermal relay, fan motor. Replace as necessary.
We usually see a thermal fuse that has failed open the primary circuit to the high voltage transformer, which in turn drives the magnetron in that appliance.
You could replace it with a 3A fuse. You should never replace a fuse with one which is rated higher.
behind glove box.
the INside
Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13-amp fuse (coloured brown).
It's possible. I'd be wary assuming this is the problem. If you can replace with an identical thermal fuse and test, I would. It is very likely you have an overheating issue, though. Clean whatever the fuse is meant to protect thoroughly. If this is in a light fixture, i would be tempted to replace with a lower energy light bulb.
In the neighborhood of $3500.00. Sorry, that's not true if you are looking to replace a Thermal Fuse for the blower motor. I have a 2002 Focus SVT and it costs $18.86 for the part and about 10 minutes time to fix.