Description
Description
Prevent your dishwasher from overheating or short-circuiting with this genuine OEM Part 8193762 Thermal Fuse Kit. The kit includes the thermal cut-off fuse, wiring harness, and installation instructions—designed to shut off power if the dishwasher overheats or experiences an electrical fault. whirlpoolparts.com+2Lowes Appliance Parts+2
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your exact dishwasher model number and that your control system requires this fuse kit.
Features & Benefits
Features:
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OEM part number 8193762. kitchenaidparts.com+1
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Includes thermal fuse, harness and instructions. appliancepartscompany.com+1
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Compatible with many Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air and related dishwashers. Lowes Appliance Parts+1
Benefits:
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Protects your appliance — Safely cuts power in case of overheating or fault, avoiding further damage.
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OEM reliability — Using the original manufacturer kit ensures correct fit, function and safety compliance.
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Cost-effective repair — A valuable fix for thermal/fuse related failures without replacing major components.
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Installation simplified — Comes with wiring harness and instructions for easier replacement when following safety steps.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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The dishwasher displays a “thermal fault” or “heating fault” error code.
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The appliance stops mid-cycle, or fails to power on, and a fuse test shows an open circuit.
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The thermal fuse or wire harness is visibly burnt, discolored, melted, or the original unit is missing.
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After replacing other components (control board, heater) the issue persists and the fuse is listed in service sheet.
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The parts diagram for your machine lists part 8193762. letstalkparts.com+1
Compatibility Notes
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This fuse kit fits many dishwashers from Whirlpool and affiliated brands — check that 8193762 appears on your parts breakdown or service sheet. whirlpoolparts.com
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Always verify your appliance’s model number and serial number, and compare the wiring harness and fuse mounting style.
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If you replaced the control board or heating element, and still experience thermal fault, the fuse kit is a key component to check.
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Installation involves working with electrical wiring — if you’re not comfortable, consider having a maintenance technician complete the replacement.