20 Most Recent Maytag Dishwasher - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Try killing power to the unit, typically this is at the breaker box but from time to time it may be connected to another circuit in the kitchen that may have GFCI circuit. Make sure the GFCI is not tripped killing power.

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Dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. First make sure that the drain is not clogged and remove clogs if present. If no visible lint is present then remove the lower front access panel to check the drain filter and drain pump for any clogs, you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump completely. Also, check for any food pieces stuck near the pump impeller & clean the chopper assembly. Please note that dishwashers don't drain out the complete water such that heating element doesn't overheat. Hope this helps... Please post back for any further assistance.
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press the heated button for 3seconds

Depending on model and configuration of hinge assembly it is possible. BUT I would side with keeping the door open to save energy on the electric drying option! Also, I believe GE hinge assemblies actually relax the spring when fully open-so no strain would be on spring and cause to stretch. (This would take quite awhile anyway) Tell Hubby to Chill....;)

Flush it with clean water

OK I am not an expert but I have spent the last two weeks learning about and fixing my dishwasher! Hopefully I can save you a headache. Try the following:* Try turning off the switch for a longer period of time - 10-15 minutes. This may reset your washer.* If any of your button lights come on but a regular cycle will not start, try running diagnostic/reset cycles by pressing heated dry -normal- heated dry or heated dry-sanitize-heated dry in sequence. If the cycles run fine, you will rule out a power, latch, motor/drying issue. It also may (hopefully) reset your system.* If your buttons do not light up or normal function still does not resume after the reset, make sure your power (from the breaker box) is turned off and unscrew (with a star-shaped screwdriver bit - check your car emergency kit/toolbox, you may find you have it) and open the front button control panel and check all connections. Try carefully unplugging and replugging wires and look for any corrosion/moisture on the circuit board. * If that does not work, test the circuit board by unplugging the green ribbon cable from the control panel, reassembling with the ribbon cable unplugged, flipping your circuit back on and then closing the dishwasher door. If the drain motor runs, it will show you that there is power getting into the machine and that there is still some function with the circuit board. Although it doesn't rule out the circuit board completely, it will point to the possibility of a control (button) panel issue and you may try replacing that. If the drain test does NOT run, it may be the circuit board that needs to be replaced. There may be some additional instructions specific to your model hidden in an envelope behind the kickplate of your washer. Hopefully some of that helps!

OK I am not an expert but I have spent the last two weeks learning about and fixing my dishwasher! Hopefully I can save you a headache. Try the following:* Flip the switch off and on in your breaker/circuit box. May reset your washer.* If that doesn't work, try running diagnostic/reset cycles by pressing heated dry -normal- heated dry or heated dry-sanitize-heated dry in sequence. If the cycles run fine, you will rule out a power, latch, motor/drying issue. It also may (hopefully) reset your system.* If normal function still does not resume, make sure your power (from the breaker box) is turned off and unscrew (with a star-shaped screwdriver bit - check your car emergency kit/toolbox, you may find you have it) and open the front button control panel and check all connections. Try carefully unplugging and replugging wires and look for any corrosion/moisture on the circuit board. * If that does not work, test the circuit board by unplugging the green ribbon cable from the control panel, reassembling with the ribbon cable unplugged, flipping your circuit back on and then closing the dishwasher door. If the drain motor runs, it will show you that there is still some function with the circuit board. Although it doesn't rule out the circuit board completely, it will point to a most likely control (button) panel issue and try replacing that. If the drain test does NOT run, it may be the circuit board that needs to be replaced.There may be some additional instructions specific to your model hidden in an envelope behind the kickplate of your washer.Hopefully some of that helps!

Try putting the unit into a test mode. This my clear your issues otherwise call for service.

One of two ways to do this.
In standby (no lights) Press the combination of buttons:
hi temp wash > sanitize > hi temp wash > sanitize > hi temp wash
All lights will come on and the washer will run a test cycle anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
If that button comb doesn't work use:
heated dry > sanitize > heated dry > sanitize > heated dry