Maytag dishwasher filter keeps clogging

The spray jets are clogged. The Maytag washer recirculates the cleaning water so if the filter lets debris through that is too big to go through the jet, it gets clogged. It happened to me. Get a good light and some tweezers and pull the offending material out of the jets orfice.

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If you are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound. If it seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve.
Now, check if dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after the cycle is complete.
Dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. Check the drain hose for any visible clogging, remove if present. If no visible lint is present then remove then turn off the dishwasher and remove the drain hose and check for any visible clogging. If still not visible then the drain filter or drain pump is clogged and you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump.
The water temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes. Hope this helps... Please post back for any further assistance.
Daniel

you may want to check your hot water tank. It may need drained and cleaned, Or you may have the rod in the tank disintegrating. Also check you water faucet areators to see if they have calcium pieces too.

Hi,

I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that 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 make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

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You probably have a clogged filter. It's usually located in the sump area under the lower spray arm.
I cleaned mine (9 yr old Maytag) and it works like new. Debris like paper from labels, and sandy looking debris (I think coffee grounds) clogged my filter. Good luck!

Hi,
There should be a plastic nut holding the spray arm. Remove the plastic nut and the spray arm should release.
Does this help you?

Vic

You can clean this with a product called Lemi Shine. Find it at your local grocery store. It works amazingly well at removing buildup and keeping your dishes and glassware sparkling clean.

How do I take apart and clean the filter, I've gotten the screws out but to do now?

There is a plastic clip that holds the spray arm to the inlet line. This clip is in the center and has to be sqeazed together to release the arm.

Both upper and lower spray arms become clogged by different objects like paper, plastic, stems from fruits, etc... These are particles that cannot br dissolved be the detergents.

Richard, There should be a spin nut just above the spray arm that attaches to the spray arm hose. Unscrew this and it should come off. Catriver...post back.