20 Most Recent Maytag 24 in. PDC3600A Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers

Be sure that nothing on the top rack is interesting with the door opening. Next place in unit in the wash mode. Let it fill and start washing. Open door and you should have water standing just below the lip on the wall of the unit below the lower rack. If so you are full of water.

Next is to ensure your washer rotating arms are not plugged. The very end of the upper and lower arms spray on the door to wash the soap out. If the are contaminated you will have to remove them and clean the out.

Lastly, the dispenser is operated by what is called a WaxMotor. Simply put it is a small amount of wax contained in a tube with a piston inserted. There is then a heating element around the tube. When it appmys heat the wax expands and pushes on the piston which I turn releases the door to be opened by its spring.

These can go bad and open too late in the machines cycles. It is located in the door and unless you are quite handy I would recommend a qualified technician.

water valve. Presence of undissolved soap almost always is an indication of low water levels. Be sure spray arm is rotating freely also.

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There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not toopen. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....

Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Open

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Check the seal - hen check the door is properly adjusted.


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with new parts ...yes.

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I would call the toll free number and see if a free replacement is available. If not at least try to get a big discount on replacing them.

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when you state "there is water leaking out of the drain hose", then that leak must be fixed either by a new hose or to repair the hose. as far as the timer issue, i need more info.

Kqon, looks like your dispenser has a wax motor. I think the first thing you have to do is remove the inner door and inspect the soap dispensor assy. See if any of the moving parts are broken. This wax motor is 120V so you can run a cheater cord to it to see if it works, but be very careful when doing this. It will expand the plunger and open the flap. If the wax motor operates with 120V applied to it then you want to see if you have power coming from the timer. It will be the tan wire # 27 on the timer harness. You also want to make sure the spring and pin are in place on the dispenser flap. Your part number for the wax motor is 902899. Catriver.

take bottom plate off,look under dish washer inside on both sides,there should be to springs one on each side that holds the door brackets,make sure both springs are on,you can also tighten the door with these springs just my moving them up or down,thanks-mike

I suspect something hard like a fragment of chicken bone or a citrus seed is at the inlet to the drain pump (my favorite was a plastic pull strip from a frozen juice concentrate can - that was LOUD). Many dishwashers have a chopper similar to that in a garbage disposal right before the pump inlet, but some things like bone won't go through it. It could be something light enough to float and only hits the pump when the water level drops. You may have to remove the pump cover in the bottom of the dishwasher to find it. This would be a good time to clean any garbage out of the lower spray arm and check the spray arm bushing for excess wear.

I found this on ehow I believe it will help. How to Troubleshoot Dishwasher Residue By Dale Yalanovsky eHow Contributor

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5Found This HelpfulGeorge Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty images Dishwater residue is a fairly common occurrence, and several things can cause it. Even the newest dishwashers may leave residue, and it might have nothing to do with the actual dishwasher function itself. However, there are things you can do to prevent, limit or completely remove dishwasher residue during every washing cycle.

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1. Detergent Residue
   • Modern phosphate-free detergents are the main culprits when it comes to detergent residue. After every wash, many leave a slight whitish residue behind. After several washings, the residue becomes caked on and leaves a noticeable white tint to your dishes. Some dishwasher detergent brands are better than others, and either minimize residue or do not leave any. Once residue is present, however, the only way to remove it is by hand scrubbing or scraping.
   Hard-Water Residue
   • Hard-water residue comes from non-softened water from your hot water tank. Non-softened water leaves a white tint on dishes, but no amount of scrubbing will remove it. Only by wiping a small patch of the dish with vinegar or lemon juice will you be able to ascertain whether the white residue left is hard water or detergent. The slight acidic action of the vinegar or lemon juice removes hard-water stains, but they have no effect on detergent residue.
   Greasy Residue
   • If the dishes feel greasy when they come out of the dishwasher freshly washed, you are dealing with a greasy residue. There are two main reasons for this: either the detergent is not an effective grease remover, or the hot water inside of the dishwasher, either from the hot water tank or the dishwasher's heating elements, is not hot enough. Boosting the hot water temperature on the water tank may solve the problem, and a second wash cycle may be needed for the dishes. A preventive measure of running the dishwasher empty with a full load of detergent also removes the residue inside of the dishwasher.
   Streaking and Spotting Residue
   • If you have spotting or streaking on your dishes, that may be a sign you need a rinse agent. Many modern dishwashers recommend a rinse agent to prevent spotting or streaking, and without one, your dishes will never be crystal clear or streak-free. The next time you do a dishwasher load, add a rinse agent. If the dishes come out spot- and streak-free, the problem is solved.

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This is caused from a power cut or by the door being opened during a mid cycle.Or from a power cut.

The water hasn't been heated in the allocated time. https://www.justanswer.com/appliance/6tq4l-clean-light-maytag-dishwasher-blinking-times.html https://www.google.com/search?q=Maytag+w10199645+clean+light+flashes+7+times

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i don't know. sounds like a fault in the program. consider unplugging machine for 10 mintes. plug it back in and run a short wash to see if the program has reset itself. if not OK, call for repair estimate then decide if you can live with it as is,-- have someone try to repairit -- or replace it with a new one which may offer extended warranty for $$.

You will need a new hose that is longer for your dishwasher and a new water pipe and a new hose installed for the dishwasher to run.

google Maytag Quiet series 300 Handle and latch there are several new handles about $30-35. link to how to replace handle copy and paste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfw0F5XeWHY ..

no info generic answer unplug or disconnect power

google maytag dwu7400aax dimensions for your answer less than 3 seconds. This is just a standard size dishwasher model. Dishwashers in general are going to be standard size unless you get a portable dishwasher or a 30 inch wide dishwasher. There are very few of these models. Your size dishwasher is just 24" wide 24" deep and 34 1/2 inches tall but the height can be adjusted somewhat