Whirlpool WPW10082892 Heating Element OEM Part

After reviewing the other repair stories related to this "7 blinking light" syndrome, I contacted their support staff via Chat. I relayed my symptoms along with model number of dishwasher. She indicated that this would normally mean an issue with either the heating element, the high limit thermostat, or the control board. Since the control board was so expensive and (luckily) out of stock, I ordered only the heating element and the thermostat. After pulling out the dishwasher and removing the existing heating element, I tested it with an ohm meter. It was still testing okay. I was getting the same reading on the old element as the new one that I received. But, since I had the dishwasher all apart, I decided to go ahead and replace the heating element anyway. The dishwasher was over 13 years old, so I figured it was time to replace it. I also ordered the high-limit thermostat since it was relatively inexpensive. Removing the clip that holds this thermostat was a bit more work than I expected. It really took quite a bit of pressure to get that clip dislodged from the panel holding it in place. I finally used a flathead screwdriver to give the extra push on the clip that was needed. We have not experienced the blinking clean light since these repairs were completed. Since I replaced both items, I can't say for sure whether it was the heating element or the thermostat. But, for $100 with shipping, it was a relatively quick and cheap way to get our dishwasher working again.

Replaced control board. This did the trick! The dishwasher works great again.

Replaced the heating element on the dish washer. after you change it out the way to reset the fault is to press (High temp wash - heated dry - High temp wash - heated dry). it will send the washer into a self check & all the lights will come on. you will be ready to start the washer up now. Thanks

Replaced the heating element. Used the diagnostics code ( Hi Temp / Energy Saver repeat) to reset the dishwasher. The dishwasher works fine as long as we do not set it with Energy Saver Dry turned on.

I researched on the Internet and these videos seemed super easy to follow. I wasn't sure whether the problem was the heating element or the high limit thermostat so I bought them both for approx $50 or so. I figured it was easy enough to replace them both vs. one at a time. Plus, who wants to crawl under the sink twice if you can do it once. The parts came in 2 days and I followed the videos --- which were FANTASTIC!! It took me approx. 30-40 minutes to remove everything from under the sink, disconnect power and water, pull out the dishwasher, replace both parts, and put everything back together. Our countertop is granite so there were no screws holding the dishwasher in place. It was just a rubber seal so all I needed to do was slide out the dishwasher. Lessons learned - Wear a ballcap. The cabinet edges are sharp on a bald head! Super easy to follow along with the videos and it only costs about $50!