Problem: Heating system failure – heating element or thermostat issue
How to Fix Dishwasher Error
- Disconnect power at the circuit breaker.
- Remove the lower access panel and toe kick.
- Drain any remaining water from the tub.
- Disconnect the electrical connections to the heating element.
- Remove the mounting nuts securing the heating element to the tub.
- Carefully extract the old heating element.
- Install the new heating element with a new gasket.
- Torque the mounting nuts to manufacturer specifications (typically 15-20 ft-lbs).
- Reconnect the electrical wiring.
- Restore power and test the heating cycle with a temperature probe.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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