This is a Hi Limit Thermostat Rated at L-258 degrees - 50 degrees the -50 is the differential
This thermostat cut's out the heater at 258*F & turns it back on at 208*F
It has a bent tab & 2 mounting holes & 2 wires attach to it
Designed to fit specific General Electric made dryer models including GE, Hotpoint and RCA