Error i60 on Electrolux dishwasher

New problems with household appliances are always frightening due to their unknown nature, but they are not always really scary. For example, error i60, in an Electrolux dishwasher, reports that the water for the selected operating cycle cannot heat up, or the heating of the liquid, on the contrary, is excessively strong, which is what the equipment draws the user’s attention to. Due to a violation of the temperature regime, the “home assistant” cannot work normally, so you should immediately stop using the equipment and begin repairs. We'll tell you how to do it yourself without the help of a service center.

How does the breakdown manifest itself?

Before starting repair work, you should understand how the error code appears in the first place. It is very difficult to determine significant overheating of water in the washing chamber of an Electrolux dishwasher, but it is easy to understand that there is no heating at all.

The easiest way to understand this is with the help of dishes that, after washing, end up with some kind of residue and greasy film. In addition, cutlery items can be covered not only with grease and dirt, but also with household chemicals, which must be dissolved after each working cycle. If the i60 error occurs, then usually it is still possible to detect residual detergents at the bottom of the chamber, which could not be dissolved in cold water. All the described signs indicate a lack of heating, but it is not yet a fact that the reason is a damaged water heating element.

What elements could fail?

The error code could arise immediately due to several key elements of the Electrolux dishwasher that need to be carefully examined. The causes of error i60 should be looked for in the following nodes:

• dishwasher control board;
• a heating element;
• temperature sensor

Separately, it is worth noting the wiring, which could be damaged due to prolonged use of the dishwasher in conditions of high humidity. In this case, the contacts either oxidize or move away, which causes system failures, including because of this the heating element stops working normally.

There is another situation that is not very relevant for urban conditions, but in villages and villages there are very common cases when mice entered the tray of an Electrolux dishwasher and simply chewed off the wires. Therefore, an error code sometimes appears due to a variety of problems that are simply impossible to predict.

The most common thing is problems related directly to the water heating element, which is controlled by an electronic board. A fairly common problem is when, during the active operation of the device, a coating appears on the heating element, which provokes excessive heating of the unit. A similar deposit appears in a situation where the user of the “home assistant” has very hard tap water at home. Because of it, the heating element begins to operate at maximum power, the thread of the unit burns out and the water heater fails. It is believed that it is the water heating element that breaks down more often than other components responsible for heating water.

Also, the i60 error is often triggered by a thermal sensor that monitors the water temperature in the Electrolux dishwasher and then transmits the information to the control module. Using this data, the board decides whether water heating is still necessary, or whether the liquid is already sufficiently heated for the selected operating cycle.This is why if the temperature sensor breaks down, the electronic module will not receive correct information about the water, so it will simply stop the water heater from operating as a precaution. These are all problems that may need to be eliminated in order to restore the work of the “home assistant”.

Temperature sensor and heating element

Let's look at what to do in a situation where the temperature sensor has failed. This is a reason that can be corrected at home by first carrying out simple diagnostics and then replacing the element. To do this, you only need a few screwdrivers and a regular multimeter with resistance measurement mode.

All that is needed to reset the error is to get to the temperature sensor, connect the multimeter probes to the contacts of the part and evaluate the resistance. If the unit really fails, then remove it from the Electrolux dishwasher and take it to the store as an example to buy the same part.

Just in case, before disconnecting the wiring, take several photos of the correct connection of the part - photos may be required when connecting a new element.

It is also worth considering that the heating element can break not only due to hard tap water, but also due to active use. You need to be prepared for the fact that, due to the Russian water supply, the heater usually only works for a year or two, so in due time it will definitely have to be replaced. However, this is not a problem, because usually the heating element in dishwashers is easy to replace, since it is an independent part. Therefore, you should not be afraid to eliminate the damaged element if the cause of the malfunction really lies in it. Carefully check it with a multimeter and replace it if it fails.

Error i60 can be more unpleasant if the heating element is part of the circulation pump. In this case, you will have to change the entire circulation system, and not just one water heating element. It is logical that such repairs will be much more expensive than simply replacing the heater. Often the cost of the pump + heater assembly can be up to 70 percent of the cost of a new Electrolux dishwasher. This is why many housewives decide to buy a brand new “home assistant” instead of spending money on a new unit and the work of a service center representative.

The worst thing is if the error code appeared not because of the temperature sensor or heating element, but because of the dishwasher control board. At home, without special equipment and experience, this complex element cannot be restored, so if you think that your control board has failed, you will have to seek help from a specialist.

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