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Customer Questions and Answers for Dishwasher Heating Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18044781
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10082892

Fix a dishwasher that won't heat water or dry dishes properly. This heating element restores hot water cycles and sanitization. Moderate DIY repair.

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Greg, You still have an issue in the heater circuit. " PROBLEM: Stopped Running, Will Not Start and Clean LED Blinks 7 Times, then Repeats (Water Heating Fault). Control is programmed to stop running and not allow any further cycles if it detects a water heating problem (no temperature increase detected in heated Main Wash on 3 consecutive cycles). Control blinks the Clean LED 7 times repeatedly and disables the Start/Resume key until cleared. Heater circuit problem:  Open in heater.  Open connection or component in heater circuit. Faulty heater drive circuit on control. Try resetting the control first : NOTE 1. To invoke the Diagnostics Cycle, perform the following key presses or actions in less than 6 sec. while in standby: Heated Dry ? Normal ? Heated Dry ? Normal . Allow the control to advance through the complete test mode, to OFF. Then check for proper program and operation. Thanks and Good Luck

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Warren for Model Number 66516262402

I have replaced the heating elemet, contol board and thermister to repair based on the information I found. The unit seems to be working properly now but the indicator lights on the front panel are not working as they used to. Smart wash indicator does not come on as well as the clean light once a cycle is completed. Delay option setting of 2, 4 or 6 hours will only light up on the 6 but not function as designed. Can the old baord be reinstalled and or would it even help? Thank you

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Hi Warren. Based on your question, It wont hurt to try to self- diagnose and try to put the old board on. If the Issue's clear, then you will need to have the control board replaced/ exchanged. But I think you either did not have the control panel put in correctly with the ribbon cable connection or the control panel needs replaced. This part # is WP8558957. Thank you.

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