Top 20 Maytag 24 in. MDB7600A Jetclean® II Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers

It reads like a water valve or water level switch is bad or hanging.

Check that the arm outlet jets at the trailing end of the arms are not blocked with food particles and other solid matter. This often happens and the arm is unable to turn because the water jet that is supposed to drive the arm does not have the force to rotate it.

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Dishwashers use Bi-Metal strip to allow the dispenser to open/close. This strip when heat up causes the soap door spring to open up the dispenser. If this strip is not heated doesn't allow the door to open. The strip may not be getting 120V or maybe disconnected. Newer (plastic liner) dishwashers use a wax motor to open the soap dispenser. The plunger inside the wax motor slowly moves and pushes the plunger and door open. And, if this wax motor doesn't receive 120 volts, then it'll not work. Please check the voltage to the wax motor/Bi-metal strip; also inspect the connections to these. Hope this helps...
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Hi, I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife alsocomplained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried invain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them inminutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if theheating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I wouldbuy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it isworking... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...
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A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

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Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see howsimple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

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You have to verify that element is actually receiving voltage at start of dry cycle. Cause will be timer or relay. Be sure to check hi-limit switch and door seal.

Hi, I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife alsocomplained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried invain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them inminutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if theheating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I wouldbuy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it isworking... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...
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A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

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Here is a tip that will help you to find out why water will not come into the dishwasher...

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Try tearing the lower spray arm assembly down to the deck (making notes to record placement and orientation of all parts as you go along). Clean the filter screens in hot water, detergent, and white vinegar. Remove the pump components at the very bottom (not the motor itself) and look for debris in the impeller chamber. Check the holes in the deck for food debris. Assemble in reverse order. Check the spray arms for plugged spray holes and any split seams. Hope this helps!

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The problem is hard water. www.dishwasherfilter.com has a product to solve this problem once and for all. It filters the water going into your dishwasher and removes the hard minerals that leave those spots. It is very affordable and even has a money back guarantee. You will love the way your dishes look with this product.

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Thanks for using FixYa. If the dishwasher is draining properly and is working perfectly fine then you'll need to open up the Dishwasher and check the heating element as that could have gone bad. You can get to the heating element from underneath by pulling the unit out and then tilting it backwards. If its not draining properly then 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. Has the disposer been replaced recently? If so, chances are the knockout is still in place. Simply remove the drain hose from the disposer, and knock out the plug. If the disposer has not been replaced, try removing the drain hose from the disposer and use a wet-dry vacuum (prepared for water, of course) to **** any water (and hopefully anything else) from the drain line. Then reconnect the hose, and test the unit. If you have checked the air gap and 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 else revert for further assistance.


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Hi, I have an older dishwasher also and recently mywife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I amtried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installedthem in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also foundthat if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad...So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to makesure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the onlinebuying...
Dishwasher SprayArms not Spinning

How to Buy ApplianceParts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The HeatingElement not Working

DishwasherMaintenance DishwasherResidue and Film on Dishes

heatman101

Asker's Testimonial "explanation very clear. will give it a go and see howsimple it was. thanks Ronnie " - ronnieshomes

Try draining into a bucket. To do this remove the machine discharge hose connected to your master drain. Place this in the bucket. If the discharge is Ok in a bucket, then check the main discharge connecting point for clogging.

If still the problem continues you have contact the service provider.

hinge is operated by springs that connect to the base of the unit where the adjustment legs are. The tension on thew door can be adjusted by moving the spring to the next hole on the base. Remove bottom panel of the unit at the floor area and look under the unit you will see the spring and the holes on the base frame that they hook to. Move the spring back for more tension and forward for less.

Hope this helped
Dave

Only solution is to replace the door hinges

Have you tried cleaning the filter? We had a similar problem. The repair man came and removed all the spinners and the other stuff at the bottom above the motor to get to the filter. It was blocked with all kinds of old food bits and pieces, the odd bit of plastic film etc. He cleaned it, replaced it and we havn't had a problem since but he said it needs to be done about every two years. It can be done by someone who has reasonable DYI skills.

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most common faults with dishwashers is a drain fault. Check for any kinked hoses and check the drain spigot under the sink where the drain hose connects into the u bend. Usually this is where food gets trapped due to the spigot not being drilled out large enough. This then causes a blockage. In your case it may not have been drilled out at all as plumbers sometimes forget to do this especially as you mentioned the unit was brand new.! Also check the non return valve under the filter and make sure the drain pump can turn freely.
Hope this helps.