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ELECTRICALINSULATION
I!EATERSYMBOL
HEAT(NGELEMENT
FIGURE93
Heater Testing
Connect the dishwasher electrically, Remove the racks from the tub., Advance the timer to the beginning of the "Dry"
cycle, If your dishwasher has a Power Miser Switch be sure it is in the "Hot" position_ Turn the dishwasher on and
allow it to operate for about 3 minutes,
Partially open the dishwasher door,, The heating element should be glowing red around its circumference
If the heating element does not show evidence of heating, check voltage across the heater terminal. If line voltage
is read, it shows electrical power is reaching the element and a defective element is indicate&
If voltage is not present, check for an open circuit Refer to the schematic wiring diagram,
When installing a new element, make certain the tub mounting holes are cleaned of any hardened gasket material
Always use new gaskets when installing a heating element., Remember to reconnect the ground wire to the heater
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Hot Dry - Cool Dry Power Miser SWHch
This feature gives the operator the option of a normal drying cycle with heat or the energy saving option of air drying
dishes without heat
1. NON-blower models - Coo! Dry selection will cause the heater circuit to open at the comoletion of the final pump
out., The timer motor will remain energized and will continue to run approximately 26 minutes to the "Off"
position
2 Blower Model - Cool dry selection will cause the heater circuit to open as described for non-blower models in
models having blowers, however, the blower will continue to operate and circulate air within the dishwasher for
26 minutes The machine will then shut off,
Drying without heat will not be as effective as drying with heat, Drying can be improved by unlatching the door
at the completion of the cycle.
The Hot Dry-Cool Dry feature is one that has been requested by the consumer, ,Useof the cool dry feature will
result in considerable reduction in the electrical energy required to operate the dishwasher
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