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Model: GU1200XTLQ3	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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KenPaul		#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:50:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 12		I just finished tipping over the dishwasher to replace a heating element and I noticed the plastic around one terminal was melted and and charred; the area around it was also charred. The wire was no longer connected; it appeared to have been burned off. The other terminal and wire looks fine. Could a bad heating element have caused this? If so, what are the risks of simply replacing the element? What else should I consider? Thank you, Ken


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KenPaul		#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 18, 2011 6:51:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 12		I removed the element and measured the resistance. When measuring the resistance from one spade connector to the other, the reading fluctuated wildly; typically above 10K ohm. When measuring the round coil terminals, resistance was rock solid at 10.4 ohm (no K). One spade connector seemed to be corroded.


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denman		#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 24, 2011 2:29:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here are your parts Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL GU1200XTLQ3 UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER \| AppliancePartsPros.com I am not sure what you are measuring when you say "the round coil terminals" The heating element should be 10 to 30 ohms. When elements fail they usually just go open or burn up in one spot and open. Make sure that the connections to the element are clean and tight. Any corrosion/pitting/dirt is a resistance and when electrical current flows through this connection it will heat up. This degrades the connection further, generating more heat etc., etc. till the connection fails.
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