766610256 OEM Air Break suits Smeg Dishwashers, Aftermarket Replacement for Smeg Dishwasher Part 766610256

Smeg dishwashers that use air break 766610256 can take this OEM replacement, made to the original specification. The air break is the plastic chamber, usually mounted on the side of the tub, that incoming water passes through before it reaches the wash. It keeps an air gap between the mains supply and the dishwasher, so dirty water can't be drawn back into the pipes. No model list is on file, so match 766610256 to your old part first.

Dishwasher leaking from the side? Check the air break

Besides protecting the water supply, the air break often handles venting during draining, and some designs also route water to the salt container or measure the fill. Being plastic with several hose spigots, it can crack, warp from heat or block with limescale. Typical symptoms are water leaking down the side panel onto the floor, the dishwasher overfilling or underfilling, the fill taking too long, or water siphoning out during the wash. A blocked air break can also cause poor drainage and odours.

Part details

• OEM replacement for Smeg air break 766610256
• Made to the original equipment specification
• For Smeg dishwashers
• Model fit not on file, match the number on your old air break

Replacing a dishwasher air break

Turn off the power and the water tap, then pull the dishwasher out of its cavity and lay towels down. The air break usually sits behind the side panel, held by screws inside the tub and a nut or clip outside. Label every hose before removing it, as swapped hoses cause fill and drain faults. Fit new hose clamps if the old ones are weak, then run a rinse and check for leaks.

Questions about this part

Can I clean the air break instead of replacing it?

If it's only blocked with limescale or food debris, flushing it with a dishwasher descaler can help. A cracked or warped air break needs replacing, as leaks from it run down inside the cabinet where they're hard to see.