Install a new heating element, or replace the existing one, by securing it in the retaining clips as you insert the terminals through the holes in the base.Pull the heating element terminals out of the base and detach the element from any retaining clips.You may need to remove the lower wash arm as well.Open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dishrack.Unthread the nuts securing the heating element terminals to the base.Reach under the dishwasher to disconnect the heating element wires.Place a weight on top of the dishwasher to help stabilize it.Gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet and countertop.To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.Unthread the screws securing the dishwasher’s mounting brackets to the cabinet, countertop, or floor.Detach the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer.Unthread the power cable strain relief nut so you can detach the cable from the junction box.Remove the junction box cover and separate the power wires by untwisting the wire nuts.Use pliers to unthread the water supply line or elbow fitting from the water supply valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.Remove the screws or fasteners to detach the dishwasher’s lower access panel or panels.
Remove the heating element for testing or to replace a defective element with a The meter display does not change when the leads touch the terminals, orĬhanges insignificantly, then the heating element has no continuity and can be The meter displays a reading between 10 and 50 Ohms of resistance, the heatingĮlement has continuity and should be working properly. The red multi-meter lead to one heating element terminal and the black lead to The multi-meter to the lowest setting for “Ohms of resistance”. If there is no apparent damage, you can use a multi-meter to test the heating element for continuity – a continuous electrical path present in the part:įirst step is to remove the heating element, or isolate it, from the base of Any visible damage is a strong indicator that the element has burned out and will need to be replaced. If your dishwasher uses a heating element and you’ve noticed the dishware is not drying properly, you should first inspect the element for any corrosion, blistering, or cracks. The hot, moist air will then exit through a permanent vent or through a vent in the dishwasher door controlled by a solenoid or wax motor. Some dishwasher models rely on the heat generated by a final rinse cycle to do the drying, while other models will use an electrically-powered heating element to heat the air inside the tub, to heat the water itself for washing and rinsing, or to sanitize the dishware. Heat and venting are the two things the dishwasher needs to efficiently dry the dishes, plates, glasses, and silverware.
A dishwasher can be a great time-saving kitchen appliance, but if the dishware is still wet after the wash and dry cycles have completed then the dishwasher is only doing half the job.
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