Matt February 03, 2020 for Model Number GLD4560N10SS My GE Quiet Power 3 has stopped heat drying my dishes. When I do a cycle everything is still wet and soaked. When I open the dishwasher there is heat and humidity but im guessing that's hot water and not the heating element. When I touch the element after a cycle its not warm or hot at all. I cleaned out the filter. checked the flood switch. Everything was good. My uneducated guess is that its the Vent or the heating element? Vent does not look to be motorized so im assuming if the heating element. I got an Ohm meter today and will check if for continuity when I get home today. I guess im just wondering if there are any other things I can check as well to see what the problem may be in case its not the heating element?
1 Answer Hello Matt, if the heater element is checked and has about 19 ohms of resistance then replace the control board kit WD21X10247. Read More...
Ba August 01, 2019 for Model Number PDWT480P00SS My GE PDWT480P00SS dishwasher stopped drying dishes and began to leave dishes still dirty. I suspected the heating element failed so I pulled the dishwasher out to investigate. I found one of the plastic/ceramic tower nuts severely burned black, 30% gone, and the purple wire spade connection scorched, and the copper wire burned-through. The wire separated and fell down on the braided water supply hose and melted the outer nylon jacket. Not leak but close. This really got hot, and is concerning to me just to replace the element. The old heating element resistance measures 16 Ohms, it is not shorted nor and open circuit. Is this an element problem or a control board failure that allowed the over-temp of the element wire and tower nut? Thank you.
2 Answers BA, The wires get hot and burn thru because of a loose connection that's all. Just repair the wire and make sure there is a good connection to the heating element. Read More...
Ba August 01, 2019 for Model Number PDWT480P00SS My GE PDWT480P00SS dishwasher stopped drying dishes and began to leave dishes still dirty. I suspected the heating element failed so I pulled the dishwasher out to investigate. I found one of the plastic/ceramic tower nuts severely burned black, 30% gone, and the purple wire spade connection scorched, and the copper wire burned-through. The wire separated and fell down on the braided water supply hose and melted the outer nylon jacket. Not leak but close. This really got hot, and is concerning to me just to replace the element. The old heating element resistance measures 16 Ohms, it is not shorted nor and open circuit. Is this an element problem or a control board failure that allowed the over-temp of the element wire and tower nut? Thank you.
2 Answers BA, It isn't the first time a wire to the heater element got "knocked loose" or "knocked off" altogether, and shorted. The heater element is an 835-watt element and should have a resistance of 17 ohms(+/- 10%), so it sounds like the element itself is OK. We would recommend you properly repair the damaged wire, replace the WD01X10214 Tower Heater Assembly Nut, and the grommets WD01X10094 Grommet Heater, and conduct the service mode test in the tech data sheet to test the operation and components of the dishwasher. Read More...
Jack January 02, 2019 for Model Number ZBD0700N20II My heating element stayed on and melted a nylon cutting board. I understand how to check the element for continuity, however, is there a high limit switch and if so, where is it? Also, is this the only other part I should replace? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Jack, This looks like one of the units that GE produced with no high limit thermostat for the heating element. We do not know why GE did this but they made several models without one. The only part in this design to protect the element from a runaway temperature is the control board WD21X10362. Read More...
Waco March 19, 2018 for Model Number PDT525SSJ0SS Dishwasher not heating. Had this happen once before, GE repair said it was high limit switch. He said he reset it and that heated dry with small load was the problem. It worked great for a few weeks, now it's happened again. I cannot find any info on high limit reset button. I thought high limit only cutoff heat if exceeded but allowed heat to come back on once temp was below limit. Is there a high limit reset button, and if so, how do I get to it? If not, what else might be going on. He replaced no parts during his visit so I'm quite confused. Any help would be great. Thank you!
1 Answer Waco, The part number that you would need for this would be the harness which is part number WD21X24096. Read More...
John March 11, 2018 GDT550HSD0SS Can't seem to turn on steam or water temp. Anyway pushing those buttons does not get the leds to light up. Do I need to do something funny or is it a control board problem?
1 Answer John, If you are unable to select the cycles then this will be an issue with the main control board that is faulty. Read More...
Ely F. March 11, 2018 for Model Number Gdt530psdoss G.E. Dishwasher Dishwasher final dry does not turn on. I checked continuity on heating element which is okay. Where is the high limit switch located. How do I get to it ? How do I run TEST? Thanks, Ely
1 Answer Hello Ely, you'll want to verify that the board is putting out voltage to the heating element by testing location J702 on the board for voltage or at the element itself. The TCO is located down near the circulation pump either to the right or the left of it. If you need to replace the TCO, you'll have to purchase the pump kit part number WD49X23779. Thanks! Read More...
Trina C January 30, 2018 for Model Number GDT580smf0es Where is the thermostat located on this model?
1 Answer Trina, When you remove the kickplate the thermostat would be located behind where the control board is located. Read More...
Trina C January 29, 2018 for Model Number GDT580SMF0ES Are dishwasher is not remaining hot. The dishes are not cleaning all the way and they are not getting dry. We have already replaced the heating element, the flood switch assembly, and also the control board. The heating element is still not getting hot. What could be the problem?
1 Answer Trina, You will want to check the thermostat on the unit and if it does not have continuity then you will need to replace the wash pump kit WD49X23782. Read More...
Michael November 30, 2017 for Model Number PDW8280N20SS Initially, GE dishwasher interior was incredibly hot, melting the lower spray arm. I removed the spray arm and found a metal fork under it. I removed the fork and purchased a new lower spray arm. I ran the dishwasher with the new spray arm and it ran even hotter than it was before, making hot steam inside. The heating element was so hot that it melted the bottom of the utensil caddy. The heating element does not appear to be cracked. Where is the temperature sensor in the dishwasher?
1 Answer Hello Michael, As per the wiring diagram, this model has no high limit thermostat so the issue will be in the control board WD21X10369. Read More...