I have not checked for continuity yet, but there is a nice brown mark on the connector for the dryer element. If the continuity is bad, would it even be safe to put in a new element? I just bought the house and do not know how old the dishwasher is
Just checked continuity - and it seems like the plug is bad. If I wiggle the connector, the circuit opens and closes. Do I need a new element, or can I buy a new plug connector?
OK, the connector seems to be the thermostat - can I out in a new one with a browned connector - and should the heating elelment be replaced at the same time??
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Replacement parts for FRIGIDAIRE FDB2410LDC1 Frigidaire/dishwasher | AppliancePartsPros.com
Here is the wiring diagram
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Kinston/154526501en.pdf
When you say it is a thermostat are you talking about the hi-limit Item 29 in Section 3.
If it is blown (open) it will have to be replaced.
Note That it may have blown due to a problem with the control board or the temperature sensing thermistor.
Also the part description says it is resettable, often this means that there is a pin that pops out between the thermostats connectors and pushing it back in resets the thermostat. I could not tell if this was the case by looking at the picture of the part.