1760008456 Genuine Thermal Fuse 72°C 10A for Electrolux Group Fridges, Thermal Cut-Out Link, Linked to 1438052

Part 1760008456 is a genuine Electrolux group thermal fuse rated at 72°C and 10A. A thermal fuse is a one-time safety link that opens permanently if the temperature around it goes past its rating. In fridges and freezers, fuses of this kind usually protect the defrost heater circuit. The part is also linked to the number 1438052, and the markings on your old fuse are the best way to confirm a match.

Fridge not defrosting? A blown thermal fuse could be why

During each defrost cycle, a heater melts frost off the evaporator coil. The thermal fuse sits in that circuit as a safety backstop, so if the defrost thermostat or controls fail and the area overheats, the fuse opens and cuts the heater. Once blown, it stays open. The heater then never comes on, so frost builds up on the coil, airflow chokes and the fridge section warms up while the freezer may still feel cold. A fuse rarely blows for no reason, so check the defrost thermostat and heater before refitting.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 1760008456
• Thermal fuse rated 72°C
• 10A current rating
• Linked to number 1438052

Replacing the thermal fuse

Unplug the fridge and let any ice on the evaporator thaw before working near it. Test the old fuse for continuity with a multimeter, as a good fuse reads closed. If it has blown, find the cause first. Connect the new fuse the same way as the original, never solder close to its body, and keep it in its original position against the coil or bracket.

Questions about this part

Can I bypass a blown thermal fuse?

No. In a fridge, the fuse is there to stop the defrost heater overheating if another part fails. Bypassing it removes that protection and creates a fire risk. Replace it with the correct 72°C, 10A fuse and fix whatever caused it to blow.