Whirlpool Dishwasher Heating Element Assembly W11537778, Fixes Dishes remain wet after the cycle
Genuine Whirlpool dishwasher heating-element assembly. It heats wash water and assists dish drying; Whirlpool's heater-bushing service pointer specifies W11537778 as a replacement heater supplied with two replacement nuts.
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Common Symptoms
- Poor drying performance or wet dishes at cycle end.
- Poor wash results, including cloudy or dirty dishes, when water is not heated properly.
- Water leakage at or beneath the heater/tub penetration.
Check Before Replacing
- Disconnect power before servicing or inspecting the heater circuit.
- With power disconnected, inspect the heater terminals and the area beneath the dishwasher for signs of leakage; do not treat a visible leak or wet dishes alone as proof that the element has failed.
- A qualified person can check the de-energized heating element circuit with a multimeter before replacement.
- For units covered by Whirlpool service procedure W11540964, run the applicable service diagnostic autotest to verify heater operation and check for error codes; then disconnect power and inspect beneath the unit for leaks.
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Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before service and replace all panels before operating.
- Install the replacement heater together with both supplied replacement nuts; Whirlpool's service pointer says the nuts must be used.
- After installation, check for leakage. Whirlpool's applicable service procedure calls for a short Quick/Normal cycle, a service diagnostic autotest, then a power-off inspection beneath the unit for leaks.
Verified Compatible Models
665.14845N120, 665.14869N120, 665.14875N120, JDPSG244LS0, JDPSG244LS1, JDPSG244LS2, JDPSG244PS0, JDPSG244PS1, JDPSS244LL2, JDPSS244PL0, JDPSS244PL1, JDPSS245LX0, KDFE104KBL1, KDFE105PPS0, KDFE204KBL1, KDFE204KBS0, KDFE204KPS0, KDFE204KPS1, KDFM404KBS0, KDFS424SJP0, KDPM604KBS0, KDPM704KPS2, KDTE104KPS1, KDTE104KPS3, KDTE304RBS0, KDTM604KPS0, KDTM604KPS2, KDTM704LPA1, KDTM804KBS1, KDTM804KPS2, KDTS724SBE0, MDB4949SKZ2, MDB7959SKZ1, MDB8959SKW0, MDB8959SKW2, MDB8959SKW3, MDB9959SKZ0, MDB9959SKZ2, MDFS3924RZ3, MDPS6124RZ1, WDT740SALW2, WDT740SALZ0, WDT740SALZ3, WDT750SAKV2, WDT750SAKV3, WDT970SAKZ2, WDTA50SAKB1, WDTA50SAKZ2
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