Ariston KLS63ESUK d/wsh - how to remove the heating element?

[haveago73]

Hello all, I'm new to this forum and I was hoping some kind soul could advise how to remove the heating element from this dishwasher? I've disconnected the element and tested it to check it was broken (as if the fact it's got a split and tons of rust wasn't enough!!)

Anyway, hoping someone can help. I've got inside the first bottom panel but after disconnecting the element I can't see how to remove it. Should it just lift out? Also, I assume I need to disconnect the earth leads as well? I think they are going into the heating element but it'd hard to see.

Any help would be great!

Thanks

 

[rocks1]

Is it a L Shaped heater inside the dishwasher if so it's got a 8 mm nut underneath and a 10 mm nut with earth lead on then it pulls up and out just unclip the thermostat on the heater onside the tub.

 

[haveago73]

yep that's the one, it's L shaped.

I will attempt to get at those nuts then, thank you. As it stands I'm attempting to access the bottom of the element through these tiny portholes in the metal casing. I can't see how that casing comes off but will try again this evening. Otherwise it's a job for the 'borrowers'...

Thanks rocks1!