Dishwasher Flow Through Heater Test

Before testing the heating element unplug the dishwasher or shut off the power at the fuse boxor breaker panelto avoid an electrical shock hazard.

Dishwasher flow through heater test.

Locate your dishwasher s heating element. If it becomes faulty you may notice issues with the programmes and this may cause the machine to wash continually or will lead to a dip in cleaning performance. At the end of the programme if the white panel has stayed white the water did not reach the required temperature. Confirm that the electricity is off by touching a noncontact voltage tester to the wiring underneath the dishwasher tub.

Dishwashers have either a flow through type or a conventional element in the bottom of the cavity. You can use dishwasher thermometer test strips to measure temperature more accurately. Either unplug the unit from the wall outlet remove the appropriate fuse from the fuse box or flip the appropriate breaker in the circuit breaker panel. Shine a work light into the bottom of the tub.

The heating element has two terminals which extend through the bottom of the tub note the general location where they go through. Its function is to heat the water in your appliance. Dishwasher not drying dishes. Stick a label on a plate then place it in the dishwasher.

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. Open the dishwasher door and look into the tub. This video demonstrates how to test a heating element on a dishwasher.