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Dishwasher Heating element or thermostat

  • 14-10-2011 10:26pm
    #1
    Joey the lips
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    Hi Folks,

    A simple question, Trying to understand the working of my dishwasher. Cannot understand how you test for the fault when the water runs cold.

    The way i see it the problem can only be the heating element or the thermostat.

    Sounds daft but how do you know the difference when testing. I would appreciate your knowledge in understanding this problem.

    Many thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    jimmyhicks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭jimmyhicks


    Hi,

    As far as i know, the element is easy to test, once there is a pretty low resistance between the two terminals its working, e.g. less than 50 ohms, any more than that may be a faulty element. Usually there is no continuity between the terminals if its blown.

    The thermostat can be different, some have one that changes resistance with changes in temp it feels, others have one that switches on or off when it reaches a set temp.

    The resistance type may have a resistance printed on it. or a part number you can google and test yours against, in ice cold water and boiling water.

    All the best Jimmy


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