Frigidaire diswasher stops mid cycle

Dishwasher Repair
1

My dishwasher stops about mid cycle. If I manually advance the timer, it will finish the cycle. However, the drying cycle seems to finish faster than normal and it doesn’t get the dishes dry.

2

I would check the thermostat (#29 on the diagram) and the heating element for continuity.

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Gene.

3

Thanks Gene. I’ll check them out and let you know.

Bob

4

I checked the element and got 13ohms. Isn’t that fairly normal?

The thermostat reads just over 1k ohm. Does this mean it’s good or bad?

Thanks,

Bob

5

Bob,

Looks like the thermostat is the culprit. Normally it should be close to 0 Ohms.

Gene.

6

I spoke too soon. I can’t find the thermostat on the diagram. The one I did find in the parts list, had a different part number than the one you gave me. I ohmed out a switch in the control panel. Where is the thermostat?

7

I found the thermostat. It is open. I’ll order a new one.

8

Keep us posted.

Gene.