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78 Degrees Dishwasher Thermostat Stock Number: ES492436

Genuine part for select Ariston, Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit, New World, Philco and Scholtes dishwashers

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Manufactured by Indesit

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78 Degrees Dishwasher Thermostat

If your dishwasher isn't heating up to the correct temperature it could be time to replace the thermostat. The function of the thermostat is to regulate the temperature to the correct levels again, helping to ensure your dishes come out as clean as they usually do.

This thermostat will fit select Ariston, Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit, New World, Philco and Scholtes dishwashers.

Please check the list of suitable models to ensure that this spare part will fit your appliance.

This is Indesit spares reference: C00041086

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4 Questions and 5 Answers

In order to lnow if this piece should be replaced, one needs to know whether it should be open or shut being cold ? Thanks

By ornito - - 30 January 2011
  • I don't believe the above answer is correct. This part is actually a bi-metallic switch. It is 'normally closed' ie. short-circuit (zero ohms) at room temperature, and is open circuit above 78 degrees C. I have just tested a brand new one, and that's how it worked. It is NOT a temperature dependent resistor(thermistor), which is what you might assume. It is simply a temperature activated switch. By Dave - Scotland - 10 December 2011
  • Rory from eSpares
    Rory at eSpares says...

    Hi ornito, the thermostat will be open when below 78 degrees, and shut when higher than 78 degrees.

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By Gary - - 14 September 2011
  • At room temperature, it should be short circuit (zero ohms). It is actually a bi-metallic switch, which 'opens' at higher temps. - in this case nominally 78 deg. C. It goes open-circuit above that. It is not a thermistor ( temperature dependent resistor), as you would think. By Dave - Scotland - 10 December 2011
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Or am I confusing this with a thermistor that would be high resistance when cold, low when at working temp

By Glosterboy - - 30 March 2011
  • Rory from eSpares
    Rory at eSpares says...

    Hi Glosterboy, a thermostat is essentially a switch. This particular thermostat is a 78 degrees model. This means, when the ambient temperature reaches 78 degrees, the thermostat will switch on (or off, depending on what its default setting is), which will in turn cause the element to stop heating the water in the dishwasher.

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I replaced the heater element but water still cold. I know it could be the control PCB but wondered if I should try this first as it is cheaper.

By frusty - - 03 March 2010
  • eSparesMalindi from eSpares
    eSparesMalindi at eSpares says...

    Please speak to a technician for help because we cannot give technical advice unfortunately.

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78 Degrees Dishwasher Thermostat

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