Heating Element - GE GDWT668V Technical Service Manual

To remove the turbidity sensor:
1. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
2. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
3. Disconnect the wire harness from the turbidity
sensor.
4. Loosen the 5/16-in. hex-head screw from the
hose clamp and pull the turbidity sensor out of
the sump.
Note: When installing the turbidity sensor, align the
sensor tab in the cutout before tightening the hose
clamp.

Heating Element

The heating element maintains water temperature
during some wash and rinse cycles.
The heating element has an approximate resistance
value of 16 . It is rated at 835 watts in wet
conditions and 665 watts in dry conditions.
Operation of the heating element can be checked
using the service test mode. (See
1 or 2 minutes before opening the dishwasher door
and note if heat is present.
Disconnect
Tab
.) Allow
Service Mode
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To remove the heating element:
1. Remove the dishwasher from its installation.
2. Lay the dishwasher on its back.
3. Disconnect the 2 wires from the heating element
terminals.
4. Remove the 2 nuts holding the heating element
to the dishwasher housing.
Disconnect
5. Remove the lower wash arm. (See
.)
Arm
6. Release the heating element from the 2
retainers and remove it from the tub.
Caution: To prevent water leakage, assure the
O-rings are placed between the heating element
and tub fl oor before installing the heating element
nuts.
O-ring
Disconnect
Lower Wash