KDPE234GPS0 - won't heat or dry

[Vgrimard]

Model Number

KDPE234GPS0

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

1-5 years

Hi there,

I need to run the diagnostic but I recently noticed that the dishwasher doesn't appear to heat the water or dry the dishes. I've read a few of the posts here and thus far, here is where I'm at...

The thermostat seems good, I get resistance tone, and the reading is 0.7
The heater element looks a little rough but I also get resistance tone and the reading is 13.4

I'm going to put the unit back together and run a test but I wanted to get some thoughts? Could it be the card?

Vince

 

[Vgrimard]

odd, I did the diagnostic but didn't see anything. I'm running a normal cycle now and the machine feels warm to the touch, suggesting that the water is heating.

 

[Jake]

Hi Vince,

You can use your meter on AC volts to check for 120 volts across the two element terminals when it should be heating.

The heater element looks a little rough

If the heating element has pits or rough spots in it, that would cause this issue too.

Here's the heating element for your model:
Heating Element Assembly W10703867