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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Heating Element Replacement #WD05X21294
GE Dishwasher Heating Element Replacement #WD05X21294
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$55.21Estimated Savings
$112.5007:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the heating element on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element are when the dishwasher isn’t heating during the wash cycle or isn’t drying dishes.
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet and remove the insulating blanket.
13
Disconnect the wires from the old heating element.
14
Use an adjustable wrench to help unthread the element mounting nuts.
15
Now open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dish rack.
16
Rotate the lower wash arm retaining nut counter-clockwise to remove the arm.
17
Now detach the heating element from the front two retaining clips.
18
Pull the element terminals free of the tank base and you can fully remove the old element.
19
You’re now ready to install the new heating element.
20
Confirm that the washers are intact then insert the terminals through the holes in the tank base while attaching the element to the rear retaining clip.
21
Now secure the element under the front retaining clips.
22
Reinstall the wash arm by aligning it on the pump outlet then rotate the retaining nut clockwise to secure.
23
Replace the lower dish rack and close the door.
24
Thread the mounting nuts to secure the heating element terminals.
25
Connect the wires to the terminals.
26
Reposition the insulating blanket.
27
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
28
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
29
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
30
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
31
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
32
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
33
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
34
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
35
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
36
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
37
Secure it with the screws.
38
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the heating element on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element are when the dishwasher isn’t heating during the wash cycle or isn’t drying dishes.
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, 5/16” socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first. To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet and remove the insulating blanket.
13
Disconnect the wires from the old heating element.
14
Use an adjustable wrench to help unthread the element mounting nuts.
15
Now open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dish rack.
16
Rotate the lower wash arm retaining nut counter-clockwise to remove the arm.
17
Now detach the heating element from the front two retaining clips.
18
Pull the element terminals free of the tank base and you can fully remove the old element.
19
You’re now ready to install the new heating element.
20
Confirm that the washers are intact then insert the terminals through the holes in the tank base while attaching the element to the rear retaining clip.
21
Now secure the element under the front retaining clips.
22
Reinstall the wash arm by aligning it on the pump outlet then rotate the retaining nut clockwise to secure.
23
Replace the lower dish rack and close the door.
24
Thread the mounting nuts to secure the heating element terminals.
25
Connect the wires to the terminals.
26
Reposition the insulating blanket.
27
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
28
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
29
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
30
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
31
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
32
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
33
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
34
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
35
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve.
36
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
37
Secure it with the screws.
38
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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