The heating element is not designed to heat the water that enters it, but is designed to maintain the heat of the water that enters the dishwasher. It is located on the bottom of the dishwasher.
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Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Dishwasher Heating Element
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not drying dishes properly | Not cleaning dishes properly | Leaking
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Lisa E - February 15, 2024
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Easy repair.
Part was in good condition.
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Keith T - December 21, 2023
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Fast shipping of factory part
The repair is easy. Getting the dishwasher disconnected, out of its enclosure and laid on its side in a small kitchen was awkward for sure. That is the hard part of this repair. Fortunately, the dishwasher works fine now!
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Keith N - December 5, 2023
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Easy - watch the video
Part was a perfect fit and saved hundreds from hiring a repair technician or buying a new one
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Jason W - June 8, 2023
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exact fit
exact fit, extremely fast shipping and installation video SPOT ON!
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Richard N. R - July 23, 2022
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Great to have hot water again.
From start to finish it took 35 minutes to change the broken heating element in our dishwasher. Most of the time was spent disconnecting and reconnecting the water, drain and electricity. Removing and replacing the heating element took about 10 minutes - max. Part fit perfectly and works great. Could not be happier.
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Kenneth B - May 22, 2021
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Peter W - January 12, 2021
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Quick Fix
The part took a while to get here due to it being back ordered. I was bit aggravated due to I called before it was ordered to make sure it was in stock. The element went it quick and easy. Once I figured out how to reset the mother board, I had clean dishes again!
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James R - October 3, 2020
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Easy fix
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
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Carolyn B - August 18, 2020
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Quick repair
I received my part for my dishwasher fairly quickly and is now repaired and working great.
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Robert R - May 14, 2020
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perfect fit no problems
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Defective dishwasher heating element
Turned off water supply to the unit. Removed plastic cover at bottom front. I only had to disconnect the copper water line to slide the unit about 1/3 of the way out. I then was able to reach the wires, disconnect them and use a stubby box/open end wrench (5/8? don't remember for sure) to remove the plastic nuts. I then opened the door,
... Read moreremoved the bottom basket and slipped the element right out. Installation of new part was reverse.
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Matthew from CHATHAM, VA
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
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No heating for washing or drying
Was a cinch just watched the video whole procedure took an hr or so
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Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
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Ronald
December 18, 2017
Is there a video showing how to replace the heating element for this machine? How difficult is the job? I have a suspicion that it is not working
For model number WDF760SADB2
Hi Ronald,
Thank you for your question. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the heating element. The dishwasher in the video may not show exactly like the one you have, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. You will find the video under part number PS2355742. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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John
April 30, 2019
I noticed rust on the heating element and on the tub walls. I wiped down the heating element and tub walls and ran several cycles alternating between lemon juice and dishwasher cleaner. I am still seeing rust building up on the heating element. Should this be replaced?Also does this part come with new mounting nuts or do they need to be purchased separately.
thank you!
For model number 665.13299K116
Hello John, Thank you for the question. It woudl be best to replace the element. The element nuts, PartSelect Number PS11755402, Rubber Washer PartSelect Number PS11743934, Shield PartSelect Number PS11753266 and retainer PartSelect Number PS11741626. These parts are not included with the new element PartSelect Number PS9494999. Hope this helps!
The dishwasher was not cleaning or drying dishes, so we purchased the heating coil and thermostat and replaced. The dishes are now getting clean, but it is not drying them completely, there is water on especially the silverware(the tray is in the door).I'd appreciate any help you can give as we already spent $102 hoping these items would fix it as its out of warranty. not sure how much money we should spend on it, its only been used for 2 years.
For model number wdf770safz serial #F62804266
Hello Roberta. Thanks for your question. I do know that rinse aid is very important to your appliance being able to dry your dishes properly. If you are using rinse aid then the problem might lie in your control board. The electronic control board is PartSelect Number: PS11737960- this is rarely the issue, but it could be worth cutting off power to the dishwasher for one minute and then restarting it to see if that fixes the issue before replacing the board. I hope this helps.
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Kim
April 23, 2018
My dishwasher doesn't always dissolve the detergent pod and when that happens it doesn't do the heated dry either. Do you think it would be the heating element?
For model number 66513269K110
Hi Kim ,
Thank you for your question. That would be the first part that I would suggest checking. You should test this part with a multi meter to see if it is working correctly. You may also want to test your thermal fuse as well. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Chris
April 21, 2018
Can you tell me the dimensions of this heating element? I had ordered this part from another site; however, it was the wrong size for our Kenmore diswasher.
For model number 66513292K110
Hi Chris,
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the manufacturer does not give us exact specification on their parts. However this part is approximately: 15" x 13" front to plug in terminals. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Joanne
December 17, 2019
The dishes and silverware on bottom are not coming clean. Water is warm but not hot some dishes clean but damp. Is there any test to ensure it is the heating element?
For model number 665.13269k113
Hello Joanne and thanks for writing.
You can test the heating element with an ohm meter it should have continuity. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
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Michel
September 11, 2019
Hello, the element in my dishwasher is 0 in all scales and does not work. Thanks a lot. Michel
For model number KDTE334DSS
Hi Michel,
Thank you for your question. If your multimeter is showing a reading of zero, then you will need to replace the heating element in your dishwasher. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Sri
January 15, 2018
How to install the heating element for the dishwasher model wdt790saym2.I want instructions specifically for this model to pull the dishwasher from under the countertop and replacing the heating element before ordering the parts.
For model number WDT790SAYM2
Hello Sri, Thank you for your inquiry. To pull the dishwasher out from under the countertop. Shut off the electricity at the breaker. Tip: place a piece of tape over the breaker switch to ensure no one turns it on while you're working. Turn off the water under the sink. Take off the front cover at the bottom of the dishwasher to expose the wiring. Use a voltage meter to test the wires at the dishwasher to ensure the power is still off. Remove the electrical box from the unit. Unscrew the wire nuts and pull apart the wires. Start with the green wires, white and then black. Disconnect the drain line from the dishwasher and the water supply line from the dedicated dishwasher stop. Open the door to the dishwasher, then remove the screws secured to the underside of the countertop. Raise the legs using a wrench. Slowly pull out the dishwasher ensuring the wires are out of the way. Also, the drain line should come out with the dishwasher from under the sink. Tip: Place a drop cloth or piece of cardboard in front of the dishwasher to prevent scratches on the floor. Also, before turning electricity back on, make sure to tape or cap off the ends of the three exposed wires. Although we do not have a repair video for this exact model for the heating element, I have included a video link for a similar Whirlpool heating element. Hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co8dQ7rzTMQ&index=25&list=PLD984081941E1E8CD
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Barb
March 8, 2018
I have replaced my heating element and the hi temp sensor and still doesn't dry
For model number WDF760SADM1
Hi Barb,
Thank you for your question. I do know that rinse aid is very important to your appliance being able to dry your dishes properly. If you are using rinse aid then the problem might lie in your control board. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Joe
March 9, 2018
Dishwasher does not dry. Testing heating element and thermostat for continuity, both test ok, although heating element doesn’t show complete continuity(0.08 ipo 0.00). Should i still suspect the heating element?
For model number KDTE104DSS0
Hello Joe. Thanks for your question. The issue could be the electronic control board is PS11731265 - this is rarely the issue, but it could be worth cutting off power to the dishwasher for one minute and then restarting it to see if that fixes the issue before replacing the board. The heating element should read between 8 and 30 ohms. If the element is testing good, I would suggest checking the thermostat, part number PS11750035. I hope this helps!
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