Assertion: thermistor's temperature | /r/CapableOf | rise to dangerous levels
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text: They function as safety devices to disconnect the current to the heating element in case of a malfunction (such as a defective thermostat) that would otherwise allow the temperature to rise to dangerous levels, possibly starting a fire.
text: Thermal fuses are safety devices installed in electrical appliances which are designed to interrupt the circuit if the temperature rises to a dangerous level.
text: They disconnect the flow of current to the heating element in case of malfunction (such as a defective thermostat or clogged dryer vent) that allows the temperature to rise to dangerous levels, possibly starting a fire.