Whirlpool Dishwasher Heating Element Replacement #W10518394

Total Parts Cost

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05:11

Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the heating element on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element are that the dishwasher won’t dry dishes or that its lights are flashing or blinking.

All of the information for this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following
brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper

Tools needed: 14” nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

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To replace the heating element, you will need to uninstall the dishwasher first.

To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher, shut off the water supply valve, and remove the lower dish rack.

Next, remove the screws to release the lower access panel or panels.

Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.

Be prepared for some water to spill out.

Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.

Please note the location of the wires.

Now, untwist the wire nut to disconnect the wires and loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.

Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.

Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.

Remove the mounting bracket screws and screw in the front leveling legs to make moving the appliance easier.

Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.

Once removed, carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet.

You're now ready to replace the heating element.

Disconnect the wires first.

Next, use a wrench to help remove the heating element mounting nuts.

Now, carefully set the dishwasher upright and open the door to detach the old heating element from the brackets.

Now, pull the element out.

Install the new heating element by aligning it with the brackets.

Then, insert the terminals through the bottom of the tank until the element is flush against it.

Tip the dishwasher back and replace the mounting nuts, but be careful not to over tighten.

Reconnect the wires.

Carefully lift the dishwasher to its upright position.

Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.

Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.

Raise the leveling legs and secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.

Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.

Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.

Feed the electric line back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.

Connect the wires using the wire nuts and secure the grounding wire.

Replace the cover plate.

Reconnect the water supply line.

Replace the lower access panel or panels and secure the screws.

Replace the lower dish rack.

Then, turn the water back on as well as the power supply to make sure the dishwasher is functioning properly.