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5-30 16021814 Rev. 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company
Heating Element
The purpose of the Heating Element is to provide heat
during the dry cycle and increase water temperature
during portions of the wash cycle when certain options are
selected.
The element is dual wattage. During wash cycles, it is
rated at 830 watts. During the dry portion of the cycle, it
is rated at 650 watts. Increased wattage is possible
because of water flowing across the element sheath.
To Check Heating Element
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove Front Support and Toe Panel. (See paragraph
Front Support and Toe Panel removal).
3. Locate element terminals, remove wires, perform
continuity check across terminals.
4. The resistance of the element should be
approximately 22 ohms. If OPEN, replace element.
5. Perform continuity check from each terminal to the
element sheath. NO continuity should be present. If
continuity is present, replace the element.
Removal
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove Front Support and Toe Panel. (See paragraph
Front Support and Toe Panel removal).
3. Locate element terminals and remove wires.
4. Remove mounting nuts securing Heating Element to
Tub.
5. Release Heating Element by tipping Heater Support
Brackets towards the Tub front corners and rotating
until bracket unlocks.
6. Lift element out of Tub.
NOTE: Before reinstalling Heating Element, examine
condition of O-ring seals that are located between
element leads and tub basin. Replace if needed.
Failure of seal will result in a water leak and
possible floor damage.
Wattage Checks
To verify wattage of the element, take an amperage
reading at the blue wire of the Heating Element. Multiply
the amperage reading by voltage at the Dishwasher
(Amps x Volts = Watts).
Normal element amperage during the dry portion of the
cycle is 5.0 to 5.5 amps. When used during a wash
cycle, normal amperage is 7.0 to 7.5 amps.
Service and Disassembly Procedures
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge
capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be
connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.