Bosch Dishwasher Heater Test

This video demonstrates how to test a heating element on a dishwasher.

Bosch dishwasher heater test. It may or may not be covered. Dial the temperature control to 120 degrees fahrenheit and replace the cover plate. One at each end. Any cooler and the water cannot get dishes clean.

It will only give you a general idea of where the problem is but its a useful first step in diagnosing the issue. Using a meter with a current coil measure current going into dishwasher. The test cycle runs the dishwasher on its normal cycle and then reports back an error code to help you identify the problem. If it is covered remove the lower dishrack and then remove the cover.

Bosch she dishwasher test program bosch dishwashers come with a built in test cycle option known as the bosch dishwasher diagnostic mode to help identify what s going wrong. Your heating element is going to have two metal terminals. Locate your dishwasher s heating element. It is the thin circular tube at the base of your dishwasher.

Each terminal reaches downwards into the base of the dishwasher. Open the dishwasher door and look into the tub. If current is 11 a then heater high limit and flow switch are ok. Dishwasher not drying dishes.

The heating element is a commonly replaced part for a di. Any hotter and you run the risk of scalding when running water in the sink or shower. To check for heater high limit or flow switch problems start testing until heating starts.