How hot is dishwasher water?

Question

I'm wondering if the hot rod in my dishwasher needs replaced. Does it heat up the water when it fills? or is the heat from my hot water heater?

Answer 1

i am not sure but it should heat the water once it is filled...the temp should be around 35-40 degrees centigrade

Answer 2

You may have to keep the water temperature on your hot water tank at 140 F if you think that your dishwasher's heating element is not working (to keep things sanitary). But before doing that, in order to check if the element is working, open the door when it's in the final rinse cycle and if you see (or feel the heat from) the gray rod going around the perimeter of the bottom well in the dishwasher heating up then it may be okay. You still may need to turn up your hot water tank. Your hot water tank should normally be set between 120F and 130F. Take the temp. of the water coming out of your kitchen tap to see if your hot water tank is working correctly. It could also be that the water wasn't hot enough. Also,don't run the dishwasher right after everyone's just taken a shower.

If you are having a hard time telling if the water is getting hot enough, go out an purchase a waterproof dishwasher thermometer. It's a good thing to have anyway. During the cycle it should be reaching at least 140F temp.

The heating element is used to help dry the dishes. In most dishwashers, the heating element fits around the screen in the bottom of the tub housing; it looks like an electric oven element. The heating element doesn't malfunction often, but it can burn out. If you still suspect a faulty element the best thing to do is service it as follows;

Step 1: Test it with a VOM (volt-ohm meter) set to the RX1 scale. Remove the dishwasher's bottom access panel and disconnect one of the power leads to the element. Clip one probe of the VOM to each element terminal. If the meter reads between 15 and 30 ohms, the element is working. If the reading is higher than 30 ohms, the element is faulty and should be replaced.

Step 2: As needed, replace the heating element with a new one made for the dishwasher. Disconnect the electrical leads to the element's terminal screws and remove the nuts or other fasteners that hold the element to the terminals. From inside the tub, lift the element out. It may be held by clips and ceramic blocks in the tub, but you can easily thread it past these spacers. Set the new heating element in position, reconnect the power leads, and replace the fasteners that hold the element in place.

Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Most home dishwashers use a heating element to heat the water to around 180 degrees or more. they start with the hot water so that the element does not have to do all the work. it should wait until the water is to full temp to begin washing, but some do not. it may not be the element itself, but the heat sensors. no easy way to tell. if the water is not getting to 180 degrees or more, you no longer have the sanitizing effect. if you have hot water for your showers and such, it is not the regular water heater that is the problem. it has to be the element in the dishwasher, or the sensors. the element is easiest to replace, and probably the cheaper one to try. also it is the most likely one to go out, so i would try replacing it first. if that does not do it, it is the sensors, or even possibly the electronic controls. if that is the case, you either have to get a pro or a new dishwasher, most likely.

Answer 4

It depends on the dishwasher. Some heat the water for the main wash and final rinse. Some use the heating element for drying only.

The temperature of the water IN the dishwasher should be 130 degrees F. for it to properly wash the dishes and dissolve the soap.

Answer 5

its 3000 degrees, don't touch the rod when it's hot