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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Heating Element Replacement W11537778 
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dishes will not wash or dry properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
KitchenAid Dishwasher Heating Element Replacement W11537778
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$65.73Estimated Savings
$112.5011:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dishes will not wash or dry properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a quarter-inch nut driver, a phillips-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, and an adjustable wrench.
2
Before you begin the procedure, turn off the power to the dishwasher.
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
If necessary to provide more slack, use the adjustable wrench to unthread the water supply line from the valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer, and feed it through the cabinet.
6
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the lower access panel and toe panel to the frame.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can set the panels aside.
8
Pull out the remaining insulation.
9
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover.
10
Detach the cover.
11
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws to release the black and white power wires from the right side of the terminal block.
12
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire as well.
13
Now depress the retaining tab and slide the junction box to the left to detach it from the support bar.
14
Use the needle-nose pliers to help unthread the strain relief nut.
15
Pull the power line through the junction box.
16
Hook the junction box back on the support bar to keep it out of the way.
17
Next, open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
18
To move the dishwasher, you may need to thread the legs further into the base to lower the appliance.
19
Now gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
20
Remove the insulaton, and set a weight on the dishwasher to prevent it from tipping.
21
Detach the wires from the heating element terminals, then use the adjustable wrench to help unthread the two element nuts.
22
Next, remove the lower dishrack, and detach the lower wash arm by lifting up and rotating counter-clockwise.
23
You can now remove the old heating element.
24
Before you install the new heating element, confirm the washers are in place.
25
Now insert the terminals through the holes in the floor of the dishwasher tub and snap the front of the element into the retaining clip.
26
Reinstall the lower wash arm by inserting it into the support and rotating clockwise until it drops into place.
27
Replace the lower dishrack.
28
Returning to the rear of the dishwasher, thread and tighten the two heating element nuts.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the terminals.
30
Remove the weight and realign the insulation.
31
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
32
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
33
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
34
Detach the junction box from the support bar.
35
Feed the power line wires through the rear of the box.
36
Thread the strain relief nut to secure.
37
Realign the junction box on the support bar and slide right to snap it into position on the retaining tab.
38
Realign the black and white power wires on the appropriate terminals on the right side of the terminal block and thread the screws to secure.
39
Thread the screw to secure the grounding wire to the junction box.
40
Reposition the junction box cover and replace the screw.
41
Realign the insulation.
42
Now realign the toe panel and insulation, then reposition the access panel, and thread the two screws to secure.
43
Attach the drain hose to the sink drain or garbage disposer and secure with the clamp.
44
Confirm the hose is elevated above the connection point to help prevent water from flowing back into the dishwasher.
45
Reattach the water supply line to the water supply valve if necessary.
46
Turn the water supply back on, as well as the power, and the dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dishes will not wash or dry properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dishes will not wash or dry properly.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a quarter-inch nut driver, a phillips-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, and an adjustable wrench.
2
Before you begin the procedure, turn off the power to the dishwasher.
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
If necessary to provide more slack, use the adjustable wrench to unthread the water supply line from the valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
5
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer, and feed it through the cabinet.
6
Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the lower access panel and toe panel to the frame.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can set the panels aside.
8
Pull out the remaining insulation.
9
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover.
10
Detach the cover.
11
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws to release the black and white power wires from the right side of the terminal block.
12
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire as well.
13
Now depress the retaining tab and slide the junction box to the left to detach it from the support bar.
14
Use the needle-nose pliers to help unthread the strain relief nut.
15
Pull the power line through the junction box.
16
Hook the junction box back on the support bar to keep it out of the way.
17
Next, open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
18
To move the dishwasher, you may need to thread the legs further into the base to lower the appliance.
19
Now gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
20
Remove the insulaton, and set a weight on the dishwasher to prevent it from tipping.
21
Detach the wires from the heating element terminals, then use the adjustable wrench to help unthread the two element nuts.
22
Next, remove the lower dishrack, and detach the lower wash arm by lifting up and rotating counter-clockwise.
23
You can now remove the old heating element.
24
Before you install the new heating element, confirm the washers are in place.
25
Now insert the terminals through the holes in the floor of the dishwasher tub and snap the front of the element into the retaining clip.
26
Reinstall the lower wash arm by inserting it into the support and rotating clockwise until it drops into place.
27
Replace the lower dishrack.
28
Returning to the rear of the dishwasher, thread and tighten the two heating element nuts.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the terminals.
30
Remove the weight and realign the insulation.
31
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
32
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
33
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
34
Detach the junction box from the support bar.
35
Feed the power line wires through the rear of the box.
36
Thread the strain relief nut to secure.
37
Realign the junction box on the support bar and slide right to snap it into position on the retaining tab.
38
Realign the black and white power wires on the appropriate terminals on the right side of the terminal block and thread the screws to secure.
39
Thread the screw to secure the grounding wire to the junction box.
40
Reposition the junction box cover and replace the screw.
41
Realign the insulation.
42
Now realign the toe panel and insulation, then reposition the access panel, and thread the two screws to secure.
43
Attach the drain hose to the sink drain or garbage disposer and secure with the clamp.
44
Confirm the hose is elevated above the connection point to help prevent water from flowing back into the dishwasher.
45
Reattach the water supply line to the water supply valve if necessary.
46
Turn the water supply back on, as well as the power, and the dishwasher should be ready for use.
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