Burning smell or melted plastic odor during or after a cycle.
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately stop the dishwasher, open the door carefully to vent steam, and turn off power at the breaker.
- Inspect interior: Look for plastic items that may have fallen onto the heater area or near the filter. Remove any deformed items.
- Check for discoloration: Examine the heater area and lower rack for signs of scorching.
- Do not continue use: If the smell persists without visible cause, do not run further cycles until a technician inspects the heater and wiring.
Overheating issues may require replacement of the flow-through heater assembly or repair of wiring harness connections.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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