[Kittycats2]

My 18 year old dishwasher began smoking while it was running. I can't tell where the smoke was coming from. I'm thinking it might possibly be the electrical outlet that was smoking. How do I find out what the problem is? Where do I look? If it is the dishwasher, is it even worth fixing an 18 year old appliance? Help!!!

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Was the smoke coming from the door area?

Was it coming from under the lower front panel?

If it came from the electrical outlet it may just be a bad plug.

Can you please supply your model number?

The model number is found on the tube where the door closes on it.

[Kittycats2]

Well, I guess it doesn't matter anymore. Yesterday I pulled the diswasher out from under the counter a few inches so I could see where the smoke was coming from. When I turned it on, not only did it begin smoking again but it caught on fire! So the mystery is solved. The smoke & fire were at the bottom underneath the front panel. There are a lot of wires there. I guess I will be shopping for a new dishwasher this weekend.