Heating Element - GE Monogram ZBD6400 Series Technical Service Manual

6000 & 7000 Series DISHWASHERS

5.2.30 Heating Element

CAUTION. Switch off electrical power supply
and turn off water supply at main or isolating
valve.
5.2.30.1 Refer to section 5.1 for access to the Heating
Element.
5.2.30.2 Disconnect the 1/4" terminals connected to the two
tab terminals of the Heating Element.
5.2.30.3 Release the mounting stud nut as shown below and
remove the lock nut which holds captive the earth (ground)
terminal/cable to the single mounting stud and lift clear.
Release Heating Element Mounting Nut.
5.2.30.4 Unscrew the second mounting stud nut.
5.2.30.5 Remove the retaining clamp plate from the mounting
stud and the two cold pins of the Heating Element.
5.2.30.6 If for this service procedure, the dishwasher is on its
back with the Base Panel removed for access as shown
below right, it is recommended, for personal safety reasons,
to remove both Door Hinges, Springs and Push Rod Guides
before opening the door to remove the Heating Element from
the stainless steel tub. Refer to section 5.2.7 for removal of
Door Hinges, Springs and Push Rod Guides.
5.2.30.7 Open the Main Door to access the Heating Element.
The Heating Element is retained in position by three stainless
steel retainers which are spot welded to the inner surface of
the base panel of the stainless steel tub as shown top right.
Two retainers at the front of the stainless steel tub and one at
the rear left hand corner.
5.2.30.8 To remove the Heating Element from the interior of
the stainless steel tub, bend the flat surface of the rear left
hand stainless steel retainer by approximately 90°, this allows
the mounting flange and single stud assembly of the Heating
Element to be lifted through the stainless steel tub.
5.2.30.9 Disengage the two stainless steel retainers from the
Heating Element.
Bend left rear Element retaining bracket.
Two front Element retaining brackets.
5.2.30.10 Lift the Heating Element clear from the dishwasher.
5.2.30.11 Reassemble the dishwasher in reverse order.
5.2.30.12 Operate and test dishwasher before leaving.
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