Customer Support 7 days a week

Welcome Guest! To enable all features please Login or Register.

Notification

Icon
Error
New Topic Post Reply
whirlpool dishwasher not drying dishes
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Model: GU1200XTLQ1 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 5 - 10 years
Previous Topic Next Topic
jr2858  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:02:15 AM(UTC)
Quote
jr2858

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/19/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2
I'm getting a build up of mildew in dishwasher,must clean with vinager. Also dishes and inside of washer very wet when thru cycle. I'm using rinse aid, my question does heating elment help in the drying process. Thanks Jon
Back to top
Sponsor
See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com 		 
Back to top  
Gene  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:06:18 PM(UTC)
Quote
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
Originally Posted by: jr2858 Go to Quoted Post
...my question does heating elment help in the drying process...


Jon,

It definitely does, but you have to choose this option on the control panel. If you would not then your dishes will never dry.

Gene.
Back to top
jr2858  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:52:51 AM(UTC)
Quote
jr2858

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/19/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2
My only option 4 drying... a button labeled air dry which never use.
Back to top
Gene  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, May 20, 2009 2:27:48 PM(UTC)
Quote
Gene

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators
Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC)
Posts: 27,455

Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)
Make sure the indicator light above the "Air dry" button is off. If this is not the issue then check the heating circuit according to the wiring diagram.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL GU1200XTLQ1 | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.
Back to top
tdma  
#5 Posted : Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:16:47 AM(UTC)
Quote
tdma

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/4/2009(UTC)
Posts: 29
the heating element has probably failed. This will cause the dishes to not dry.

The slime you finding is the black coating on the heating element falling off and spraying around the inside of the tub.

Check the element for pitting and spots where the coating is missing.

Replacing the element will fix both issues.
Back to top
tdma  
#6 Posted : Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:44:33 AM(UTC)
Quote
tdma

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/4/2009(UTC)
Posts: 29
Additional info:

Replacing the heater element on that model also requires changing the control board. The board is part of the replacement heater element part number.

The original element is prone to this failure. The new element is a different type and runs at a higher temp. The control board must be replaced also because the drying time cycle is now shorter.

I just went through this with my dishwasher. Check your warranty.

My dishwasher is a kitchenaid but they are all made by whirlpool.

See this link I started a few weeks ago, I received all the parts for free under warranty.

http://forum.appliancepartspros...chenaid-active-vent.html
Back to top
Quick Reply Show Quick Reply
Users browsing this topic
New Topic Post Reply
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2024, Yet Another Forum.NET