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Heating element has failed and cannot generate heat during the dry cycle, leaving dishes wet or damp after the full cycle completes.
Element is open or shorted, so water temperature never rises sufficiently during wash or high-temp / sani-rinse cycles, resulting in poor cleaning.
The dishwasher control detects a heating fault and enters an error state, causing the Clean light or other indicators to blink repeatedly.
Without adequate water temperature, detergent does not dissolve fully and food residue is not removed, leaving dishes dirty after washing.
Mineral scaling, physical impact, or electrical burnout causes the element coil to crack, melt, or char, producing a burning odor during operation.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Diagnose a Failed Dishwasher Heating Element
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dishes come out wet or damp even after the full drying cycle completes
⚠️ Water inside the tub is lukewarm or cold — not hot — after a wash cycle
⚠️ "Clean" light or control panel lights are flashing / blinking repeatedly
⚠️ Element is visibly cracked, melted, burned, or broken in half when inspected
🔬 Confirm the diagnosis with a multimeter: set to Ω and probe both terminals — a good element reads approximately 10–20 Ω. No continuity (OL) = element is open and must be replaced. Also test continuity from each terminal to the element body; any reading there means the element is shorted to ground. After replacing, some models require a diagnostic reset: press any 3 buttons in a 1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3 sequence to clear the control board and re-enable heating.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× W10518394 Dishwasher Heating Element (cal-rod, ~14.9"L, with rubber gaskets pre-installed)
✅ 2× Composite Plastic Mounting Nut Fasteners (same thread as OEM, protects terminal tips)
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Disclaimer: Compatibility information, part numbers, and model fitment data on this page are sourced from manufacturer databases and third-party references. While we strive for accuracy, please verify your appliance model number before ordering. Heima is not responsible for errors or omissions in compatibility listings.
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