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Just bought a house which has a Haier dishwasher HDW101WH, no manual. Dishes come out dirty at the end of any cycle. Only seems to have cold water. How can I get it fixed?

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  • sabinewagner May 08, 2011

    Thats what I thought. Where can I get a instruction manual for this model and do you know who sells the appropirqate heating element. I live in Tasmania
    cheers

  • sabinewagner May 08, 2011

    thats what I thought. Problem is how can I get it fixed, I live in New Norfolk Tasmania. Can I order the part (from where) and do it myself or do I need to hire an electrician

  • sabinewagner May 18, 2011

    Thanks Daniel. We have yet to act on your advice but will let you know what happens.

    Cheers,
    Sabine and Jane

  • sabinewagner May 18, 2011

    Taran,

    Sorry for delay in reply. We have yet to act on your advice but will let you know what happens.

    Cheers,
    Sabine and Jane

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Hi

If there is no hot water then the issue can also be with either of the two thermostats located inside the bottom panel. If they test fine then it is the heating element that should be replaced. You can also check this video for more help on replacing the heating element:


Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.
Daniel

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    Alright post back for further assistance.

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Hi,

So you are saying that the water is not hot in the dishwasher?

The water should be 120 degrees all the time if not cold water doesn't wash grease and food off the dishes . that means the heater is not keeping the water at temp or the water heater temp needs to be checked and set at 120. to ensure hot water that's why all the film and build up not enough hot water.

If this is a case then heating element needs replacement.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

  • Anonymous May 08, 2011

    Thanks for your response!!

    You could get the user manual from :-

    http://www.retrevo.com/support/Haier-HDW...

    You need to click on Download the document.It would take you to the next page.Go for 2nd option. Enter the correct number string and click on Download now.Save the file on desktop.

    You need to have acrobat reader to view the file.

    Regarding parts, you could either contact the manufacturer or check with local appliance shops. There could be many online vendors like repairclinic.com,however not sure whether they ship the parts to your place.

    Let me know,if needed further assistance.

    Hope i helped you.

    Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!

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