Dishwasher not heating or drying
The cycle ends with cold or wet dishes, or the detergent doesn't fully dissolve. Heat matters for both cleaning and drying in a dishwasher.
Symptoms you may notice
- Dishes are cold at the end
- Lots of water droplets left
- Undissolved detergent
Possible causes
- Faulty heater
- Faulty temperature sensor
- Rinse aid ran out
Parts that may be involved
HeaterTemperature sensor
Error codes linked to this fault
There are no verified error codes directly linked to this fault in our tables yet.
This is awareness information to help you understand and describe the problem, not a final diagnosis. We don't publish disassembly or repair steps; diagnosis requires a qualified technician to inspect the appliance.