Hotpoint Dishwasher Heating Element

Heats the water during the wash and helps to dry the dishes.

Signs it has failed

• Dishes come out cool and not fully clean
• Dishes stay wet after the drying phase
• The cycle runs but the water never gets hot
• A visible crack or burn mark on the element

Check before you buy

• Test the element with a multimeter for continuity
• Check the thermostat and the temperature sensor
• Look for limescale build-up on the element

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your dishwasher and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water
2. Open the base panel to reach the element terminals
3. Photograph and disconnect the wiring
4. Release the retaining nuts and seals and lift out the old element
5. Fit the new one, reconnect and test

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Some dishwashers use a flow-through heater rather than an open element. Match the part number or your model number.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint dishwasher heating element

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint dishwasher heating element parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 21 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

Find it on Amazon

This opens an Amazon search for the part so you see what is in stock for your model today. Look for your model number in the listing title or the “compatible models” section, and prefer sellers who state it explicitly.

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