The vinyl coating has chipped and the steel is rusting. Repair kits or rack replacement.
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Component test · DishwasherMany US dishwashers have a hidden or visible loop element under the tub. A good one reads in the tens of ohms. A leak to the tub trips the GFCI even when the resistance looks fine, so always check to ground.
Component test · DishwasherThe wash motor pushes water to the spray arms. Older units use an AC induction motor; many newer ones use a brushless DC motor driven by the board. Rule out a jam and a filter clog before testing, and use the tech sheet for winding values.
Component test · DishwasherA float rides up with water and opens or closes a small switch under the tub. It stops overfill or flags a leak. Make sure the float moves freely before blaming the switch.
