Removing Plastic from Dishwasher Element

When you have a dishwasher will a heating element on the bottom of the tub, at some point you may have a plastic object or food fall on the heating element.

To remove the residue from the element on a dishwasher with mechanical (knob) models:

1. Advance the dishwasher to the DRY cycle for approximately four (4) minutes.
2. Then advance the timer to the OFF position.
3. Carefully scrape plastic off with a wooden spoon or other non-metallic object.

To remove the residue from the element on a dishwasher with electronics:

1. To get to the dry cycle, let the unit run through the shortest wash cycle.
2. When it begins the dry cycle, cancel the cycle.
3. Carefully scrape plastic off with a wooden spoon or other non-metallic object.

Use extreme caution (heat-insulating gloves) when near the heating elements. Heating elements get very hot.

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