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Dryer

Model # DDG8280PA Official GE dryer

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Motor Assembly WE17X28

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Motor assembly

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Replaced by #WE17X10010

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Dryer Radiant Sensor (replaces We04x0448) WE4X448

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Dryer radiant sensor (replaces we04x0448)

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Dryer Burner Igniter (replaces We04x0444) WE4X444

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Dryer burner igniter (replaces we04x0444)

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Dryer Motor Switch WE4X344

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Dryer motor switch

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Dryer Door Switch WE4X197

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Dryer door switch

Part #WE4X197

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Thermostat WE4X547

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Thermostat

Part #WE4X547

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Thermostat L140-32 WE4X295

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Thermostat l140-32

Part #WE4X295

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Pull Idler WE12X45

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Pull idler

Part #WE12X45

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Switch-safety Start WE4X00

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Switch-safety start

Part #WE4X00

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963d818g004 WE4X545

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963d818g004

Part #WE4X545

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