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Ikea Heating System Fault

Dishwasher completes cycle with cold dishes or stops and shows i60; sometimes water is overheated and steam is excessive.

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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

Failed flow-through heater, Faulty NTC temperature sensor, Wiring issue to heater, Defective main control board relay

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power. Heating components operate at mains voltage and can be dangerous.

  • Confirm symptom: Run a hot program and open the door immediately after stopping (carefully). If the interior and dishes are cold and wet, heating is not working. If there is excessive steam or plastic smells, overheating may be occurring.
  • Check for limescale: Heavy scale can insulate the heater. Run a descaling cycle with dishwasher cleaner or citric acid to remove buildup.
  • Inspect wiring (advanced): Access the base and locate the flow-through heater assembly on the circulation line. Check connectors for burns or loose terminals.

Heater and NTC testing require a multimeter and safe handling of live circuits. For most users, replacement of the flow-through heater assembly or NTC sensor should be done by a qualified technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Flow-Through Heater Assembly
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