279973 Dryer Genuine OEM Thermostat Kit WH12X10527 Lift out the old fan

Lift out the old fan motor assembly

and Gaggenau gas ranges where a surface burner won't light

The igniter is the component that heats up and ignites the gas at the burner

Replaces Part Numbers: 4861ER2001F

Note that the valve has been redesigned

279973 Dryer Genuine OEM Thermostat Kit WH12X10527 Lift out the old fan279973 Dryer Genuine OEM Thermostat Kit Replaces: 279973, 279973VP, 3391913, 3404151, 3404152, 3977395, 8318314, 897710, ER279973, AH334387, AP3094323, EA334387, PS334387. Description: This Thermal Cut Off Kit is a Genuine OEM part for select Kenmore, Whirlpool dryer models, responsible for protecting the dryer from overheating by interrupting the power flow to the heating element if the dryer air temperature reaches a dangerously high level.