Thermostat 500485

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Microwave · Fits: 5 models · Reference price: $12.49

500485 is a Kenmore replacement part (thermostat) for microwaves. Our fitment data lists 5 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Models that use this part

Other parts for model 7218863480

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Fuse Holder 500080
• Micro-Switch 500091
• Resistor 500589
• Transistor 500014
• Micro-Switch 500088
• Cushion 500049
• Hex Nut 500060
• Resistor 500586

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $12.49. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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