I have a 6 year old Kenmore Elite dishwasher (Model 665.15979992) that I
think needs a new heater element. During the wash cycle yesterday it
smelled like something was burning inside. After looking inside, the
bottom of the tub was clear of any dishes/cups that could have come in
contact with the heater element. I did see a 2 inch long black spot on
the back left section of the element.

Am I safe in assuming that the element is bad? If so, is it a relatively
easy repair?

Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

Thanks in advance for your help.

"bloomingdale" wrote in message

Am I safe in assuming that the element is bad? If so, is it a relatively
easy repair?

Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

May, or may not be. Could something have gotten on the element and burned
of? Like a plastic lid? I'd run another cycle to see if it was the motor
or a solenoid causing the odor.

I don' tknow off hand how it is replaced, but try www.applianceaid.com or
www.repairclinic.com and you may find what you need.

On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:50:04 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
wrote:


"bloomingdale" wrote in message

Am I safe in assuming that the element is bad? If so, is it a relatively
easy repair?

Please let me know if you have any suggestions.

May, or may not be. Could something have gotten on the element and burned
of? Like a plastic lid? I'd run another cycle to see if it was the motor
or a solenoid causing the odor.

Yeah. Or it may be the heater but maybe won't do it again. Anything
is possible.

I replaced the pump on my washing machine, then tore the old one
apart. coldn't find anything wrong.

Now I think I just had a kink in the drain hose. Darn.

I don' tknow off hand how it is replaced, but try www.applianceaid.com or
www.repairclinic.com and you may find what you need.