Arcelik
Electrical Short / Earth Leakage
Dishwasher trips the household circuit breaker or RCD during operation.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Water ingress into heater or motor, Damaged power cord, Shorted heater element, Faulty mains filter
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset a tripping breaker. Disconnect the dishwasher and keep it unplugged until the fault is identified.
- Visual inspection: Remove the lower panel and inspect for signs of water leaks onto electrical components.
- Check power cord: Examine the cord and plug for cuts, burns, or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- Test heater and motor: With a multimeter, check resistance from heater and motor terminals to ground. Any low resistance indicates leakage and the component must be replaced.
- Inspect mains filter: Check the EMI filter module for burn marks or cracking. Replace if faulty.
- Professional service: If you are not experienced with electrical testing, contact a qualified technician to avoid shock hazards.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Flow-Through Heater Assembly
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