Sross June 21, 2013 I am interested in buying a Kitchenaid Subpra dishwasher which is about a year old. It blew the thermal fuse. That could mean a defective heating element or something else electrical. What is the likely scenario and what are probable parts so I can estimate cost. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Sross. No, most likely the wiring is bad and if you replace the harness sent with the fuse, it should be fine. Read More...
Jean March 03, 2013 for Model Number Dishwasher KitchenAid Model KUDP01FLSS0 Is the heater element Part Number: AP4511544 MFG Part Number: W10082892 Made by: Whirlpool the correct replacement for dishwasher KitchenAid Model KUDP01FLSS0?
David C February 12, 2013 for Model Number KUDI01FLSS6 The original heater element for this dishwasher is no longer manufactured. However, I read that the Whirlpool W100822892 heater will work with the Kitchen Aid washer if I also replace the control board. IS this true? Thanks
1 Answer Hello David. For plastic tub models use part number W10518394 and for steel tub models use part number WPW10082892. There is no need to replace the control board for the heater unless the board is bad. Read More...
Rick February 11, 2013 for Model Number MDB8959AWS6 I'm looking for the heater element that goes on the bottom if this dishwasher. Ever element that I find says that it is not compatible with this model and I can not find this exact model on any parts site to look up the right element. Do you have the element for this? Thnanks
1 Answer Hello Rick. Based on the model number you provided, WPW10082892 is the correct heating element. Read More...
Bud M. April 03, 2012 for Model Number KUDPO1ILBT6 Reference question posted on April 01. Suggestion to to check the heating element and thermistor. I found the heat element to be defective (No Continuity). The new heating element AP3841139 comes with circuit board. Can I return a circuit board for credit,previously purchased from this site on March this year ? Also, must this be done before the purchase of the new heat element kit. Please advise Bud Matthews
1 Answer Hi Bud. Heating Element Kit -part # 8194200. This dishwasher heating element is for stainless steel tubs only. Includes a new computer board that needs to be replaced along with the element. For plastic tubs use W10518394. These control boards are updated and need to be replaced along with the element. Thank You. Read More...
Bud M. April 02, 2012 for Model Number KUDPO1ILBT6 My dishwasher runs 2 cycles and quits. The clean light flashes 7 times. I've run the diagnostics to reset program. Rerun Dishwasher, same thing, washer quits after second cycle. Replaced circuit board, no help. Checked fuse and door latch switches for continuity, OK. Water temp in washer tub checks 120F +. Replaced control panel for mechanical reasons only. I'm out of fixes. Hope you might have a fix for this problem. Thanks, Bud Note dishwasher 8 yrs old.
1 Answer Hello Bud, The clean light blinking 7 times is a fault code for the water heating circuit on board the unit. If the control doesn't see a predetermined increase of temperature in a set amount of time, the code will flash. First off, be sure you always run the hot water at the sink before starting a cycle to shorten the wash cycle. The most probable cause of this fault code is the heating element going open. Other possible causes are the door switch WP8269209, the control board WP8564543, the Hi-limit thermostat WP661566, and the wiring harness. Of course the first thing I would recommend is to visually inspect the heating element Heating element kit- This dishwasher heating element is for stainless steel tubs only. Includes a new computer board that needs to be replaced along with the element. For plastic tubs use W10518394. Part Number: 8194200 . If it has burned in to of course it will need replacement. If there is a white place, or much lighter place present it will need to be tested to ensure your not replacing a good part. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html . The wiring diagram should be found behind the kick panel and will guide you to the fore-mentioned components which you may need to test. After repair you will also have to place the unit into the diagnostic mode to reset the control so it can run through cycles again. This procedure is as follows: On the control panel....heated dry,normal,heated dry,normal - OR - High temp,air dry,high temp,air dry. These keys must be pressed within 10 seconds to set the control into diagnostics. At this point you can allow it to go all the way through the self-diagnostic cycle or you can press cancel. Sure hope this helps you solve your problem! Read More...
1 Answer Hello Mike. Remove the toe panel off the bottom of the dishwasher. Then use a meter and test the element. It should read closed for continuity. If it is bad, you will unplug the wires and remove the nut off the bottom of the heater. Open the door and remove the lower rack assembly and replace the heater WPW10082892. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Paul January 26, 2012 for Model Number 66513429k701 Upon more digging with my water heating issue, I've discovered that during the drying phase the heating element does come on, so that's good. During the wash, regardless of settings used, the water never gets heated. I've checked the thermal fuse (the thing that is on the circuit board) and it showed continuity (the needle moved to the right on my ohmmeter). I also checked the high-temp fuse on the bottom and it too showed continuity (though that was probably not an issue anyway). I tried running some diagnostics and saw error codes of 8-2, 5-2, 3-3, 4-1 during the cycle and then I think it was 6-1 or 7-1 at the end... which I think is telling me that there is something wrong with how the heating components talk to each other. Perhaps it's the control board just not sending a signal? Truly appreciate the help on this (am trying to not have to spend $150 to get my dishwasher repaired).
1 Answer Hello Paul. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the control board WPW10285178 is the issue. Keep in mind, you will always have to get the water hot at the sink before running the dishwasher, and the dishwasher needs to be hooked to the hot water line. If not, the dishwasher will never get to the proper temperature. Hope this helps. Read More...
Paul January 23, 2012 for Model Number 66513429k701 I think my heating element isn't working correctly but am not sure exactly how to check. When I open the door mid-cycle (even using the High temp and sani-rinse), the water isn't that hot. Some steam comes out but that could be simply from the initial hot water going in. Or perhaps the heating element is only partially working. As I type this request, I think I need to start off with some cold water and see how warm it gets after 30 min??? Thanks for any insights you can provide to help diagnose the issue.
1 Answer Paul, Starting off with cold water won't work, and will mislead you. The High temp wash has a target temp. of 140 dgs.F. and the sani rinse target is 160 dgrs.F. The control has a time limit to reach those temperatures. you need to start out with a water temperature of 120- dgrs. F. in the bottom of the tub on the first fill of the cycle, in order to meet the time limit of the control board and heat the water to the proper temperature. Try that first. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Wayne L December 22, 2011 for Model Number kenmore model 66517283400 washer quit after starting now gives a blinking green light 7 blinks & pause book says check heater element. i need how to instructions hope you can help thank you & merry christmas
1 Answer Wayne, First, you want to make sure you have a hot water temperature of 120 dgrs F. to the dishwasher on the first fill of the cycle, you select. You want to perform the "diagnostics cycle" to reset the control board. "Pressing the following option keys in the sequence shown will either start the Diagnostics Cycle or turn on the Rapid Advance feature for stepping through customer selectable cycles: HIGH TEMP SCRUB, AIR DRY, HIGH TEMP SCRUB, AIR DRY Or SANI RINSE, AIR DRY, SANI RINSE, AIR DRY ** (Note: HIGH TEMP SCRUB = POWER SCOUR = HIGH TEMP SCOUR) (Note: AIR DRY = NO HEAT DRY = ENERGY SAVER DRY)** Once the diagnostic test has completed. Start a normal wash cycle, without detergent and dishes, and allow the dishwasher to run tghe complete cycle, this will reset the sensor system, and you should be fine from there on, as long as you're sure the hot water temp. is 120 dgrs at the start of the cycle. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...