Glenn January 05, 2021 for Model Number 665.13963K014 Hi, our 9-year-old Kenmore Elite dishwasher stopped/went completely dead (no lights at control panel) mid-cycle yesterday. Checked breakers and nothing tripped, but tripped and re-set them anyway to see if it would "wake" the dishwasher. Prior to this happening, we had only been using the 1-Hour Wash cycle for a ~year because all other cycles resulted in stops due to over-sudsing (we had made no change with regards to the detergent pods we'd been using for years), so something was wrong then, whether it was related to the current total failure or not. Any idea what I should test or replace first?
1 Answer Glenn, with the power supply turned off, it would be recommended that the supply wire is checked to ensure it is securely connected to the dishwasher wires as it is easy for them to loosen over time if there was an incomplete attachment at the beginning. If they are securely attached, the next step would be to test the thermal fuse W10402110 for continuity. If there is not continuity, it has failed and would need to be replaced. If it has continuity, and there are no broken wires, then the main control WPW10195344 has likely failed if the control panel does not have any signs of being damaged. Read More...
Tfixit December 22, 2019 for Model Number KUDS30IXSS4 Hi there my thermal fuse keeps blowing every couple of weeks. How do i find the problem because it is not always there. It seems to come and go randomly.
1 Answer Hello Tfixit, the thermal fuse kit should be part W10402110. When replacing this kit all parts of the kit need to be replaced each time it trips as per the manufacturer. Also, this is a thermal fuse, it only trips when there is excessive heat near it. The tub heater will not trip it. If the kit is correctly installed and it trips again check the control board components for overheating also the main wire harness terminals where it connects to the board, those parts would need to be replaced it that is where the overheat problem is showing. Read More...
1 Answer Latif, the thermal fuse kit [W10402110] is what you would need and all of the parts in the kit would need to be installed as shown in the instruction manual that comes with the kit. Read More...
Richard December 24, 2016 for Model Number KUDS30IXSS4 I tested and am sure the Thermal fuse is bad. Never had any issues just tried to use the dishwasher today and the control panel was dead. Is the fuse a item that could fail due to age or power cycles are should I be looking for something else before replacing the fuse?:
1 Answer Richard, before you replace the thermal fuse kit W10402110 there are a couple of things to check . Remove power to the dishwasher, access the power connections in the junction box on the dishwasher front frame and check the wires for discoloration or signs of arcing. reattach the wires and make sure the wire nuts are on good and tight. then check the heater element and wires, then check the high limit thermostat WPW10195091 for circuit and wiring connections. repair or replace the parts as necessary and install the thermal fuse kit according to the instructions. Read More...
Deborah March 10, 2014 for Model Number KUDC10IXWH4 How can I check fuse to see if that is the problem with my dishwasher panel >?
1 Answer Hello Deborah. You would need to use a multi meter to test the fuse for continuity. Here is a link to our repair forum that will explain testing parts. [http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dishwasher-repair/5021-how-check-dishwasher-parts-continuity.html] Read More...
Singh August 27, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool stove model 9782474A Bake element of this model is hidden. How to replace it? Where is this element fitted? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Singh. You need to pull out the unit and remove the power and the back panel on the unit. Then you can access the screws securing the bake element and remove the element on the unit. Read More...
Cathy August 08, 2012 for Model Number kuds301Ixss1 My dishwasher has needed a fuse replacement 7 times in the past 7 months. They also replaced the control board. Now the fuse is blown again and streaks are running down the front of the stainless steel from the steam. Do they make a heat or water resistant fuse? What is wrong with this thing? Is there something wrong in the design that is trapping the heat and steam behind the face plate? HELP!!!!!!!!!
1 Answer Hello Cathy. Make sure the vent is sealing good and not letting the moisture to the fuse W10402110. Read More...