20 Most Recent Maytag MDB9600A Jetclean II Built-in Dishwasher - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about leaking dishwashers

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heatman101

Switch off the system. Check your program settings and re run. Check circuit breaker or fuse.

Even then it behaves erratic, take MAYTAG service help.

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Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you with that problem..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4078724-dishwasher_problems_water_will_not_drain

heatman101

Hi,
If the water doesn't drain from your dishwasher, check these:

Drain line/air gap:
A clog in the drain line or air gap (if there is one) is the usual reason that a dishwasher won't drain. Often the problem is at the point where the drain line attaches to the garbage disposer or household drain line. If you remove this line, you can clear any debris from the hose or hose connection. Be sure to reattach the hose before starting the dishwasher again.
Pump:
Your dishwasher pump ejects the water. The pump is usually mounted directly to the motor, then attached to the bottom of the dishwasher. You can reach the pump from inside the dishwasher, but first you need to remove the lower rack, the spray arm, and the spray arm support.
Look for an impeller--a round plastic fan blade-type of device that spins around. This is the wash impeller, which forces the water through the spray arm. Beneath the wash impeller is the drain impeller, which is similar in size and shape to the wash impeller. The drain impeller pushes the water toward the drain port. These components make up the pump. If any of the pump components are defective, you need to replace them.

Drain valve and/or solenoid:
Many dishwashers use a drain valve with an electric solenoid. When electricity flows to the solenoid, the valve opens and diverts the water to the drain. Sometimes the solenoid, or the diverting lever, sticks and prevents the dishwasher from draining or filling properly. Try to free up the solenoid to lubricate the lever. Otherwise, you may have to replace the solenoid or pump assembly. With these systems, the motor always rotates in one direction. When it's energized, the drain valve diverts the water.
Other dishwashers simply reverse the direction of the motor to drain the dishwasher. These units don't have a drain valve. Instead, there's a drain hose connected directly to the pump housing.

Belt One brand of dishwasher uses a belt to drive the pump. If this belt is broken or has fallen off, replace it.

Motor:
If the motor isn't turning or working, the unit won't drain. First check to be sure you have power to the dishwasher. If not, see the section "It doesn't work at all." If the motor hums but doesn't turn, it may need to be replaced.
Some dishwashers are susceptible to getting stuck if you don't run them regularly. If you haven't run the dishwasher for more than a week, you may need to manually spin the motor to free it up. If the motor is defective, you need to replace it. Dishwasher motors can't be serviced.

Timer Part of what the timer does is control the motor and drain valve. If the timer doesn't work properly, the water may not drain and you need to replace the timer. This problem is uncommon.
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Power from the house
Is there power getting to the dishwasher? This can be difficult to test, because dishwashers are usually wired directly to an electrical circuit, rather than plugged into the wall. But at least check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.

Door switch
The door switch is important because, if it's defective, the dishwasher won't work at all. To reach it, you need to remove the control panel cover, or sometimes the interior liner of the door. If it's defective, you need to completely replace it.

Wiring
Often the main wiring connection from the house, at the dishwasher, burns and breaks the connection. If that's the problem, the wires must be repaired/replaced as necessary. If that's not the problem, check the wiring to the door switch, the wiring between the door and the lower part of the dishwasher, and the wiring to the timer. Repair any broken, burned, brittle, or defective wiring, using the proper appliance-grade wire and connectors.

Timer or selector switch
Although it's uncommon, the timer or the selector switch may be defective. If so, you need to replace the defective part, because neither of these can be repaired.

The drain hose should have a loop in it to prevent the water from siphoning back in.

Broken glass is caught in the pump. a take apart cleaning of the pump and drain hose is in order.

CLR is what sems to work best. Just run it empty with CLR as recommended on the package.

Peace

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote that explains your problem in detail...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4021363-dishwasher_trouble_no_water_entering

Heatman101

Hi this is not salt or detergent. This is likely to be lime/calcium. Go to home depot or a similar hardware store and buy a gallon of lime-away or similar product. Start the dishwasher on pots and pans then once the dishwasher has filled with water open the door and pour around 2 cups of lime-away in. Let the entire cycle run and then repeat this once a week until the problem clears up. Once the problem clears up repeat this once every 3 months to prevent the problem returning. If you have any other questions please feel free to comment. Mike

screens , chopper ,and spinner arm stopped up take apart and clean

If Rylee's above solutions do not fix your problem the filters may indeed be the problem. Start by removing the lower spray arm. There is no need to remove the arm from what I'll call the "arm base/cover assembly"; keep it clipped on.At the center of the arm is a knurled screw. It looks like a thin disk with several bumps on it, about 2 inches in diameter. It will unscrew (lefty-loosy) and allow removal of the arm assembly. At quick glance it appears to be a molded part of the arm but that's a clever disguise. Making this part a different color would be too helpful. What else would the Maytag repairman do it they made it easy for the do-it yourselfer?
Anyway, after removing the spray arm take note (or photos) of the visible parts, i.e, spray nozzle, 2 split plastic spacers. Be sure you'll be able to return these to their proper position later.
Remove the six torx (star-shaped) screws and lift the impeller cover off. Again note/photograph the position of remaining parts, i.e. filter, impeller. You will likely find the filter clogged with debris. It can be pulled out. On my model it is retained in a groove and take a bit of force to remove. I used water pressure (sink sprayer) and a toothbrush to clean my filter.
Remove any debris from the sump/ drain area. Reassembly is reverse of installation. Be sure to flush out the arm assembly to unblock all holes before re-installing it.
I hope this helps.

there are internal thermostats or even an internal type fuse kit..... it is also common after power outages when you regain power that , that sudden jolt of electricity enters or circuits again it blows out electronics.... if u have an electronic control you might have blown that control board as well hope this helps

Thanks but fixed problem by putting rock salt into the salt dispenser

ive found miriad things in dishwasher pumps...watch,bullets,underwear,money,chicken bones. i would first suspect the pump of being plugged or stopped up with something. if you are handy with tools you could remove the pump to check. if not call a repairman. PLEASE always turn the circuit breaker off before you touch anything

Check the drain hose for kinks and blockage. If it drains into one the garbage disposal make sure there is nothing blocking the pipe from the dishwasher.

There is a solenoid that needs to move for the machine to drain. The solenoid is located at or very near the drain hose under the machine. It should have two wires going to it.

The solenoid won't work if...
There is something inside the pipe preventing the solenoid from moving OR
The wiring to the solenoid is broken/worn out, OR
The controller is not telling the solenoid to move OR
The solenoid is broken/worn out.

If you remove the drain hose from the machine you should be able to check if anything is blocking the valve.

If it drains between the wash and rinse cycles the solenoid and wiring are good, but the controller is not sending the signal properly to drain.

Check for power (use a voltmeter but be careful it is probably 110Volts) to the solenoid when the machine should be draining. This verifies the controller and the wiring.

Check the resistance of the solenoid.

Many dishwashers ave the wiring diagram in a little envelope under the machine, or inside the front door. Take the panel off and look around for any paper or a big decal with the diagram. Sometimes the resistance values for the solenoid (and other components) is listed on the wiring diagram.

Be careful and turn off the power when necessary.

Sounds like a relay problem. May need replacing.

Discover water line coming in over garage door under kitchen was uninsulated and froze up. Thawed out over night with flood light.
And, will now insulate.