20 Most Recent Maytag 24 in. MDB5600A Jetclean II Built-in Dishwasher - Page 5 Questions & Answers

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Thanks for using FixYa. Dishwasher not draining properly or not draining at all issues can arise due to different reasons. Usually, these issues are related to kinked hoses, knocked out disposer unit (if connected with the dishwasher drain hose) & clogged drain pump & filter. Also note that dishwashers do not drain completely after a finished cycle and this is normal. Dishwashers are designed to leave some water in the unit to ensure that the heating element doesn’t overheat. If you suddenly begin to experience a large amount of water being retained in your dishwasher, you have a problem. Some of the most common reasons include that the drain hose isn’t working properly, the drain pump isn’t working correctly, or possibly there is a plumbing problem in your home’s drain lines. First check whether the drain is not clogged or blocked and the line is not kinked. Check all the hoses for blockages & also clean the air gap. If you have checked the drain hose and can’t locate the problem, then it is an issue with the drain pump of the dishwasher. Please do accept the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


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Rylee

See Sears parts online. They have better pricing than a couple of other online appliance parts places I have seen. The URL is provided below.

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=MDB5600AWB&productCategoryId=0130000&brandId=3048&brandDescription=MAYTAG&modelName=MAYTAG-DISHWASHER&diagramPageId=00001&componentDescription=CONTROL%20PANEL&documentId=M0509198&blt=06

blocked washing arm remove and clean.adrian,,,,

prime the sink there is not enough hot water in it

Hi,
Check your heating element..

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not

Dishwasher Maintenance
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance

heatman101

I have had this dishwasher since 2003 and haven't had a problem whatsoever. This is one of the best dishwashers I have purchased out of the 4 I have had.

Mice can enter through the smallest of spaces. Be sure to pack every little nook and cranny with something not to fun to chew on like steel wool. You can work all around the dishwasher cabinet and pay close attention to where your water and drain lines go as well as any access points to adjoining cabinets.
Good Luck!

if the door opens and it doesnt disolve the water isnt hot enough

Hi,
Check your heating element..
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance

heatman101

Check m/c water pump. Look for clogged water ways inside the machine wash chamber. Check you water inflow to the machine also.

Hi there,

Well this error code is Cause due to: Water supply switched off.
Remedy: Switch off appliance. Turn on water supply. Reset the cycle. thats all to reset the error code.
Post comments if further you have the same problem.......

Good Luck!!

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disconnect the drain hose from the disposal or under the sink use a 5 or 6 foot long piece of plastic ice maker hose run it down the dishwasher drain hose till it want go any more also put one cup of bleach in the bottom of the dishwasher and let it set for at least 1 hour then turn the dishwasher on to drain and see if that cleared your clog

Bad motor capacitor.

You have one of two problems. Either the keypad is bad, or the PCB is bad. The PCB is the circuit board located in the control panel. The keypad is built into the control panel. Neither repair would be a cheap one, but it is definately one or the other

your friendly appliance parts guys have a rebuild kit for your dishwasher arm.

Open the door and check it with a level. If the dishwasher isn't perfectly level, turn its feet (behind cover at floor) until it is level. If the jet bars can be removed, take them off and rinse them out. Make sure they're engaging with the pump outlet properly. There may be a plastic bushing that the main wash arms rotate on. If this is worn, replace it. It will make a world of difference. Finally, make sure you're using enough detergent. I suggest the cheap powdered type. It seems to have the best cleaning ability. Finally, make sure the rinse aid dispenser is set to dispense enough.

Try unplugging the washer to reboot the computer board. Sometime power surges at night can cause undervoltage on the board and make it do funny things. Rebooting by removing power for 10 min will drain the board and start with a fresh program. This is true for microwaves, dishwashers, dryers, etc.....

This is a typical Anti Flood system activation. This system activates when water leaks onto the floor of the machiene due to a leak fault (pipe/hose clamp/ partly blocked pipe). The machiene automatically switches to pump out mode and stops water inlet. The anti flood system is a polystireen float / micro switch at the base of the machiene floor. Dry the floor and drectify the leak and it should work.