Heat Element Removal; Tub Tco - GE GDF510PxJ 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 (see Door Removal).
4. Remove the sump assembly (see Sump
Removal).
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).
4. Remove the dishwasher from its installed
position and place on its back.
5. WARNING: If the door is not removed and the
dishwasher is not placed on its back, there is a
TIP RISK.
6. Disconnect the two wire leads to the heater.
7. Remove the two 15/16 in. heater nuts.
8. Remove the heater from inside the dishwasher.
When reinstalling the element, the ground bracket
must be in place.

Tub TCO

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 held in place with two 1/4 in. hex head
screws. The TCO is in a series circuit with the Calrod
Heater.
Tub TCO
Two 1/4 in. hex head screws
No water or low water may cause the Tub TCO to
trip. Always check for proper water level if the TCO is
open.
To remove the vent, the door must be removed
and separated (see the Door section of Tub and
Structure in this gude).
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