GE WD05X35098 Dishwasher Heating Element | Genuine OEM Replacement Part (Open box)

GE WD05X35098 Dishwasher Heating Element | Genuine OEM Replacement Part (Open box).

GE WD05X35098 Dishwasher Heating Element

Genuine OEM Dishwasher Calrod Water & Drying Heating Element Assembly

📝 Product Overview

The GE WD05X35098 is a factory-original replacement Calrod heating element assembly. Designed for select GE, Hotpoint, and Cafe dishwashers, this tubular heating loop mounts at the bottom of the wash tub to heat incoming water during wash/rinse cycles and radiant-dry dishes during the heated drying phase.

As an Authentic GE Component , this heating element features high-grade nickel-chromium resistance wire encased in a stainless steel sheath with factory-fitted brass terminal studs and high-temperature rubber sealing washers. Selecting a genuine factory OEM replacement guarantees precise tub floor alignment, correct wattage draws, watertight seal compression, and complete protection against electrical shorts or wash tub leaks.

🔍 Signs Your Dishwasher Heating Element Needs Replacement

• Dishes Remain Wet After Heated Dry Cycle: An open or burned-out internal element wire fails to generate radiant heat, leaving dishware dripping wet at cycle completion.
• Water Fails to Reach Proper Washing Temperature: Cold wash water prevents detergent activation, leaving grease and baked-on food soil on cookware.
• Visible Blisters, Cracks, or Discoloration on Sheath: Severe overheating causes the outer metallic sheath to warp, split, or burn, exposing the internal element wiring.
• Dishwasher Trips House Circuit Breaker: A short circuit between the internal resistance wire and outer sheath grounds line voltage through the tub water, tripping safety breakers.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Part Number: WD05X35098 (Verify exact model cross-reference prior to purchase)
• Part Type: Dishwasher Calrod Water & Drying Heating Element
• Material & Build: High-Grade Stainless Steel Sheathed Calrod Tube with Brass Terminals and High-Temp Rubber Gaskets
• Brand Compatibility: Precision engineered to fit select GE, Hotpoint, and Cafe dishwashers.

📦 Professional Care, Handling & Safety Tips

⚠️ SAFETY FIRST! ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AND WATER SUPPLY! Shut off the dedicated circuit breaker and turn off the water supply valve before servicing electrical components underneath the tub. Wear protective gloves. How to verify success: Restore power, run a quick heated wash or dry cycle, and confirm that the tub interior warms up properly while ensuring no water drips from the element mounting nuts beneath the tub. Pro Tip: Replace Sealing Washers & Do Not Overtighten Terminal Nuts! Always install the new high-temperature rubber sealing washers included on the terminal leads prior to inserting the element into the tub floor holes. When securing the plastic or metal retaining nuts underneath the tub, tighten firmly to compress the rubber seals without overtightening, which can distort the plastic tub floor or crush the rubber gaskets. Installation Steps: Unpack your genuine **GE WD05X35098** heating element. Disconnect electrical power and water supply, pull the dishwasher forward, access the underside of the tub behind the access toe-kick panel, disconnect the spade wire leads from the old element terminals, unscrew the plastic retaining nuts from the terminal studs, unclip the element support brackets inside the tub, lift the old element out, clean the tub floor mounting holes, insert the new element leads with new rubber washers through the holes, hand-tighten the retaining nuts from underneath and snug with a wrench, reconnect wire terminals, reattach interior support clips, restore power/water, and test for leaks and heat.

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Specifications

• Type: Heating Element

Condition: Open box