The Belt is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It acts as a transmission to power the drum rotation during the drying cycle. The belt reliably conveys motion from the motor to the drum, ensuring garments are properly tumble-dried.  Symptoms of a bad belt include:  The drum not turning or rotating slowly  Excessive noise and vibration coming from the dryer The belt slipping off the pulley Discoloration, cracking, or fraying of the belt Causes of a bad belt can be normal wear and tear over time, overloading the dryer with too many wet items, or structural damage to the belt itself.  This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.This part fixes the following symptomsHeat stays on after drum has stoppedWill not tumbleTouchpad does not respondNo heat or not enough heatWon't startPart Number 341241 (AP2946843) replaces 14210003, 2008, 26000341241, 26000349533, 31001026, 31531589, 3389628, 3392665, 3394651, 3399844, 341241VP, 345473, 349533, 529597, 53-0186, 53-1080, 53-1086, 53-1528, 53-1589, 53-2671, 53-2910, 660996, 660997, 661561, 693306, 694088, 694416, 694868, 695055, 697388, 8066065, 8206, 8210, 920H4, 920H5, 99906951, 99989673, 99989674, AH346995, AP32, EA346995, ER341241, FSP341241, LB276, LB279, P46-037, P46-149, PS346995, TJ341241, W10127457, W10131364.