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Dryer

Model # 3RLEC8646KQ1 Official Whirlpool dryer

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Dryer Thermal Fuse, 195-degree F (replaces 3392519)
#59

Bulkhead parts diagram

Dryer thermal fuse

Part #3392519

Replaced by #WP3392519

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Dryer Door Switch (replaces 3406107)
#41

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Door switch

Part #3406109

Replaced by #WP3406107

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Dryer Repair Kit (replaces 2015, 80047)
#NI

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Dryer repair kit (replaces 2015, 80047)

Part #4392067

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Dryer Door Latch Kit (replaces 2003, 3392538, 3398175, 8208)
#58

Cabinet parts diagram

Catch

Part #690081

Replaced by #279570

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Dryer Door Latch Kit (replaces 2003, 3392538, 3398175, 8208)
#52

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Strike

Part #696144

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Dryer Lint Screen (replaces 8066170, 8572268, W10049370, W10178353, W10596627)
#64

Bulkhead parts diagram

Screen

Part #3390721

Replaced by #W10120998

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Dryer Idler Pulley (replaces W10547287, W10547290)
#39

Cabinet parts diagram

Bracket

Part #3388674

Replaced by #W10837240

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Dryer Drum Belt (replaces 661570)
#30

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Dryer drive belt

Part #3387610

Replaced by #661570V

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Dryer Drum Support Roller (replaces W10314173)
#21

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Support

Part #8536973

Replaced by #WPW10314173

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Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, 352-degree F (replaces 2004, 80001)
#31

Bulkhead parts diagram

Cut-off kit

Part #3977394

Replaced by #279769

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