Only if they are built in a non-union plant.

 

Raoul, they can be connected to either, but to connect to the hot supply, or to do like you and run the tap 'til hot water is supplied, wastes energy and water. The heating element in the dishwasher is supposed to heat the water during specific cycles.

Code states to connect to the cold side.

 

Man visits his father who lives in a cabin in the woods.
Father fixes the son breakfast and the son mentions that the plates aren't very clean.
The dad says, "That's as clean as Cold Water can get them."
Same thing at dinner, the plates have a film all over them and the son complains.
Again, the dad says, "That's as clean as Cold Water can get them."

Later the son decides to take a walk and his dads dog tries to follow him out the door.

The dad yells, "Cold Water! Get over here!"

 

Fixed... I think.

I'm running the test load right now. While I was in there, I replaced the soap dispenser assembly as well as it would only periodically open during a wash cycle...

$80 worth of parts later, I think it's running correctly...

 

this will not help you here, but it is a little interesting.

we put our current dishwasher in a couple of years ago. when we purchased the last one, i wanted to go with the 'k.i.s.s.' mentality.

we ended up with a bosch, and one of the things i liked most about it was that it does not use a heating element at all.

its been trouble free so far, and as long as we keep the jet dry full, the dishes come out nice, clean & dry.

 

I went the 'semi-cheap' route when we bought our current one...

We were replacing a contractors' special (the thing sounded like a jet aircraft). We spent about $400 at Sears on a 'middle of the road' Kenmore. Our anticipation was that it'd easily last us until we sold the house (which is probably going to occur in the spring -- god I hope rates stay this low for another 3 months).

Between the lack of quality in this machine (this isn't the only problem that I've had with it -- the others were warranty) and our hellishly hard water, this thing hasn't done all that well...

Hindsight is 20/20 but, I think the $80 investment in parts will get us through the next 3 to 6 months...

 

So, was the fix as easy as the acmehowto site said it was?

 

Yeah... it was simplistic.

My problems were caused by me... First, I accidentally pulled the water line out while it was charged. I learned that I can move RAPIDLY when water is spraying me in the face. The second problem was clearance under the washer. After removing the kick panel, I had to be a contortionist to get to the nylon nuts that were holding the element in place.

It's a very simplistic fix but, as usual, I made it more difficult than it should've been... oh well, we're on load load 3 since the fix and no leaks or problems to report.

 

Believe me, I know that feeling. Ever try to take out a heating element from a hot water heater before it is totally drained out. I have. Only once though.