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Whirlpool
Dryer

Model # WED5000DW1 Official Whirlpool electric dryer

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Dryer Drum Belt (replaces 2008, 31531589, 349533, 53-1512, 8210, W10127457, W10131364)
#32

Cabinet parts diagram

Belt

Part #W10131364

Replaced by #341241

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Dryer Thermal Fuse, 195-degree F (replaces 3392519)
#7

Bulkhead parts diagram

Dryer thermal fuse

Part #3392519

Replaced by #WP3392519

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Dryer Repair Kit (replaces 2014, 279948, 80046, 8238)
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Dryer repair kit

Part #279948

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Dryer Heating Element (replaces WP279837, WP279838)
#17

Bulkhead parts diagram

Dryer element

Part #3403585

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Dryer Lint Screen (White) (replaces W10717210)
#10

Top and console parts diagram

Dryer lint filter

Part #W10641634

Replaced by #WPW10717210

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Dryer Door Latch Kit (replaces 2003, 3392538, 3398175, 8208)
#33

Cabinet parts diagram

Strike

Part #696144

Replaced by #279570

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Dryer Drum Support Roller Kit (replaces 26000349241, 3397590, 8170)
#31

Bulkhead parts diagram

Support

Part #3397590

Replaced by #349241T

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Dryer Idler Pulley (replaces 691366, W10612905)
#34

Cabinet parts diagram

Dryer idler pulley

Part #691366

Replaced by #WP691366

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Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, 309-degree F (replaces 3399848, 3977393)
#9

Bulkhead parts diagram

Dryer thermal cut-off fuse kit

Part #3977393

Replaced by #279816

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Dryer Drive Motor (replaces 2019, 3388235, 349588, 3980069, 661654, 8066206, 8066207, 8115, 8538262, 8539555, W10194250, W10366770, W10396029, W10396032, W10448892)
#25

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Drive motor

Part #W10396029

Replaced by #279827

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