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Caution:
Please read our safety
information before attempting any testing or repairs.
Before replacing the heating element,
unplug the dishwasher or shut off the power at the fuse
box or breaker
panel to avoid an electrical shock hazard.
The heating element is used to heat
the water and/or to dry the dishes. If it does not function properly
it can result in unsatisfactory cleansing of the dishes or the
failure of a cycle to complete properly.
First, open the door and look into
the tub and locate the heating element (if it is covered, remove
the lower dish rack and cover). The heating element has two terminals
which extend through the bottom of the tub, note the general location
where they go through.
To access the heating element's
wiring, remove the front panel located beneath the door. The panel
is usually held in place with two screws either above or below
the panel. It may be necessary to first open the door to the dishwasher
to reach the screws over the panel, then close the door to remove
the panel.
Look into
the lower access area and locate where the terminals come through
the tub. Each terminal has a wire connected to it. Label the wires
and the terminals so that they can be properly reconnected. Pull
the wire off of each terminal; they are connected with a slip
on connector. Firmly pull the connector, do not pull on the wire.
You may need to use a pair of needle-nose pliers. Inspect the
connector and terminal for corrosion. If either is corroded they
should be cleaned or replaced.
Each terminal is secured with a
lock nut, use a crescent wrench or pliers to loosen the nut. Remove
the two lock nuts. From inside the tub, lift the element out.
Position the new element over the holes and set it in place. Replace
the lock nuts and reattach the wires. Replace the access panel,
the element cover, if any, and restore the electricity.
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