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Dishwasher "Clean Light" is flashing. Water in unit did not heat. Based on what I am reading, it appears to be the heating element. I don't have a meter to test it. How do you replace it with a new one. The website does not have any instructional videos on this replacement. Also, if it would not be the heating element that is the problem, should I consider replacing any other parts?
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Could be a bad heating element or a bad control board.
Remove the access panel at the bottom of your dishwasher and look for the tech sheet.
The tech sheet will tell you how to run the diagnostics and do some troubleshooting.
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Originally Posted by: pec329  Dishwasher "Clean Light" is flashing. Water in unit did not heat. Based on what I am reading, it appears to be the heating element. I don't have a meter to test it. How do you replace it with a new one. The website does not have any instructional videos on this replacement. Also, if it would not be the heating element that is the problem, should I consider replacing any other parts? Pec, A couple of quick easy checks first. Check and make sure the hot water temperature is at least 120 dgrs. in the bottom of the tub on the first fill of the cycle. " PROBLEM: Stopped Running, Will Not Start and Clean LED Blinks 7 Times, then Repeats (Water Heating Fault)
Heater circuit problem:
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Open in heater.
1. Check operation of heater in
Diagnostics cycle.
2. Unplug dishwasher or disconnect
power.
3. Check resistance of heater and all
components and connections in the water
heating circuit or heat dry circuit.
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Open connection or
component in heater circuit.
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Faulty heater drive circuit
on control
To reset the control board,
NOTE 1.
To invoke the Diagnostics Cycle, perform the following key presses or actions in less than 6 seconds while in standby:
Heated Dry
➙ Normal ➙ Heated Dry ➙ NormalIf you're going to replace the heater, also replace the limit thermostat, while you're at it. Part number: AP3010530
Part number: AP4325066
And here's the basic instructions from the manual
First, remove power to the unit and turn off the water supply.
Removing the Heater Element
From beneath the cabinet:
1. Remove the front access panel.
2. Pull the spade connectors off the heater element terminals.
3. Unscrew the two (2) nuts securing the heater element to the bottom of the tub.
From inside the tub:
4. Remove the lower dish rack.
5. Remove the lower spray arm.
6. Slide the metal disks from the metal clips securing the left and right sides of the heater element.
7. Carefully lift the heater element from the unit.
Replacing the Heater Element
From inside the tub:
1. Carefully place the terminal ends of the heater element through the two (2) holes at the bottom rear of the cabinet.
2. Slide the metal disks into the clips to secure the left and right sides of the heater element.
3. Replace the lower spray arm.
4. Replace the lower dish rack.
From underneath the cabinet:
5. Secure the heater element in place with two (2) nuts. Be sure the element is seated firmly against the tub.
6. Slide the spade connectors onto the heater element terminals.
7. Replace the front access panel.
Good Luck and Thansk,
:) :) :)
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My personal experience with them is it's hardly ever a bad heating element. 50% of the time you can clear the error fault code and it keeps on working just fine. The other 50% of the time I end up replacing the control board. Just my 2 cents. Here is your tech sheet.
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Originally Posted by: ApplianceJunk My personal experience with them is it's hardly ever a bad heating element.
50% of the time you can clear the error fault code and it keeps on working just fine. The other 50% of the time I end up replacing the control board. Just my 2 cents.
Here is your tech sheet. AJ, My experience is basically the same. Usually the problem is a low water temperature or fill level issue. Seldom, is it an element or control. :) :) :)
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OKay...this was all helpful information. I punched in the re-set/diagnostic button sequesnce and the unit is running again. However, it runs to a point and then seems to get stuck. The timer readout on the control panel gets stuck on the number 79 rather than showing the actual amount of time left in the wash. What does the number 79 mean?
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Originally Posted by: pec329 OKay...this was all helpful information. I punched in the re-set/diagnostic button sequesnce and the unit is running again. However, it runs to a point and then seems to get stuck. The timer readout on the control panel gets stuck on the number 79 rather than showing the actual amount of time left in the wash. What does the number 79 mean? Pec, That should be the time remaining in the cycle display. It will change again, if or when the control advances to the rinse cycle, if you have the sanitize option or heated rinse selection made. After you re set the control board each cycle has to "re program" itself, as it is used. The first time a cycle is selected, it is the "re program" cycle, then the next and consecutive cycles will start and program the same display until the sensors inform the control of a change. :) :) :)
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Will be more patient and let the dishwasher work through re-programming.
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Originally Posted by: pec329 Will be more patient and let the dishwasher work through re-programming. Pec, It could take a while. If everything is proper and the sensors and thermostat meet the perameters, it could take as much as 1 1/2 to 2 hours to program the cycle. So be very patient. :) :) :)
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