Heat Element Removal; Tub Tco Pdf820S, Pdt825S And Cdt835S - GE CDT865SxJ0 Series Technical Service Manual

Heat Element Removal

The heater may be removed by one of two methods.
to gain access to the element nuts. The second
method requires the dishwasher be removed from
its installation.
Element Removal Without Uninstalling the
Dishwasher
1. Disconnect power to the dishwasher.
2. Remove the lower rack.
3. Remove the door (seethe Door Removal section
in this service guide).
4. Remove the sump assembly (see Sump Module
Removal section in this service guide).
5. Disconnect the two wire leads to the heater.
6. Remove the two 15/16 in. heater nuts.
7. Remove the heater from inside the dishwasher.
Element Removal by Uninstalling the Dishwasher
1. Disconnect power to the dishwasher.
2. Remove the lower rack.
3. Remove the door (see Door Removal section in
this service guide).
4. Remove the dishwasher from its installed
position and place on its back.
WARNING: If the door is not removed and the
dishwasher is not placed on its back, there is a TIP
RISK.
5. Disconnect the two wire leads to the heater.
6. Remove the two 15/16 in. heater nuts.
7. Remove the heater from inside the dishwasher.

Tub TCO PDF820S, PDT825S and CDT835S

The Tub TCO is used to prevent a run-away heat
condition. If it trips, low water level will cause this
condition as well as a bad thermistor. The TCO is
located on the right side of the tub, approximately
16 inches from the front of the tub.
The TCO is in a series circuit with the Calrod Heater.
Tub TCO Location
No water or low water may cause the Tub TCO to
trip. Always check for proper water level if the TCO is
open.
The TCO is secured in place with a slide in mounting
clip.
To remove the vent, the door must be removed
and separated (see the Door section of Tub and
Structure in this service guide).
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