Thread the power supply cord back into the junction box as well as the strain relief.Prop the dishwasher back up 3-4inches on an angle with a piece of wood or another object.You can now pull the dishwasher up to an upright position.Reattach the “rear leg adjusting rod” back into the correct position.Align the lower panel in the correct position, and then snap it back into place.Place it into the sump and twist it clockwise until the tab clips in.Now that you’ve successfully removed the old pump, the first thing to do is to reattach the wire connector to the new pump.
The first thing to do is to remove the lower access panel.Start by disconnecting the power at the wall.This guide covers most models of Electrolux dishwashers, including: Simply follow our step-by-step instructions below to remove the faulty drain pump and then reinstall the new one. If none of that helps, you may need to replace the electronic control board for the heating element.Do you need to replace the drain pump in your Electrolux dishwasher? The good news is that it’s a pretty straightforward repair to make, so it doesn’t require a high level of technical knowledge. Remove the switch and test it for continuity if it fails, replace it. If the switch fails, the heating element may not turn on at all. Your dishwasher may also have a limit switch, which is a safety feature designed to switch off the heating element if it gets too hot.
Remove the thermostat and test it with a multimeter-resistance should measure near zero ohms. Disassemble the dishwasher enough to check the wiring connections to the heating element and make sure they’re tight.Ĭheck the wiring to the thermostat in the same way. Unplug the power to the dishwasher and shut off the water supply, disconnect the drain plug (remembering to use a drain pan), disconnect the water supply (use that pan again), and pull the dishwasher out from the wall. If the heating element checks out, you may have a heating element wiring failure, thermostat failure, limit switch failure, or control board failure. Cause 4: Faulty support components for the heating element