Remove heating element from Whirlpool Gold Series

"Richard Yourden, the heating element has two terminal that go through the rear tub with plastic nuts that secure it to the bottom of the tub. With the power off, I gain access by removing the lower kickplate and reaching underneath the unit. Some techs pull the unit out from the wall. Test the heating element with a multimeter before replacing it. Also test the thermostat,

its located on the underneath sid of tub. It’s a disc attached to the bottom. Check the resistance of each to determine if they have failed.

Have you add any liquid rinse aid lately? This is the most common problem. Newer dishwashers depend on the rinse-aid to dry the dishes. The heat cycle is shorter due to energy efficiency and the rinse-aid does an excellent job of sheeting the water off the dishes and off the tub. I would check the rinse aid first. It’s in the dispenser next to the detergent. If you see blue it’s full."

"Hi @ry1808 ,

Please verify the model number of the dishwasher as the number you posted shows no results.

Also, if possible check what is states in the installation manual that came with the dishwasher, regarding the dishwasher’s water supply temperature, as a lot of dishwashers require that the water supply temperature is 120 deg. F (49 deg. C) at the dishwasher.

It may be that the dishwasher’s heater element is not the problem but the water supply temperature is.

The heater may be only used to boost the water temperature if a Hi-Temp wash option (or similar) is selected and also for drying but the water temperature is starting from a higher base temperature.

Update (03/10/2020)

Hi @ry1808 ,

As I suggested, according to the the following extract from the installation guide for the dishwasher (see p.8), it does require a water supply at 120 deg. F.

“ WATER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

■ This dishwasher has a water heating feature and also requires a connection to a hot water supply line.

■ A hot water line with 20 to 120 psi (138 to 862 kPa) water pressure can be verified by a licensed plumber.

■ 120°F (49°C) water at dishwasher “

Have you checked this out, you didn’t say?

Also have you checked that the heater element - part #30 is OK or not by disconnecting the power from the dishwasher and testing the heater element with an Ohmmeter before going to all the trouble of removing/replacing it in case it is not the problem, you didn’t say?"