Maytag dishwasher - water not going into machine

It could either be your float sensing that you have enough water to operate the unit - http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/Maytag-Parts/Dishwasher-Parts/99002628/0026/464/Model-MDB5600AWB/3048/0130000?keySuffixId=NA&productTypeId=0130000&searchModelNumber=MDB5600AWB&subCompDesc=Tub&brandDesc=MAYTAG&modelDesc=MAYTAG-DISHWASHER&blt=11

Or the water inlet valve - http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/Maytag-Parts/Dishwasher-Parts/6-920534/0022/665/Model-MDB5600AWB/3048/0130000?keySuffixId=NA&productTypeId=0130000&searchModelNumber=MDB5600AWB&subCompDesc=Tub&brandDesc=MAYTAG&modelDesc=MAYTAG-DISHWASHER&blt=11

If the motor is operating without water, then I would first check out the float and make sure that something has not gotten under it, making the machine think that it had water, when it doesn't.

make sure that the you let the hot water run for 2-3 min to make sure it is hot going into machine or it will not break down the soap.if the dispenser is opening then it is a tempproblem. let me know if my assistance was any help with a 4 thumbs up post

Sounds like your fill valve is stuck in the filling position...see if you you have water standing in it a couple hrs after a drain cycle. if it does then the valve needs to be replaced or you can take it apart carefully,(there is a sping that might fly out and get lost) and clean it. Mine had some small trash in it from the city water line.. The left side has an over flow hole is where your water is coming from..

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There's no water entering the machine If there's no water entering your dishwasher, check these:

Water Inlet Valve
Float switch
Water-inlet valve The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it.

Float switch The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor." Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it.
Hope i helped you.

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A water softner will not make the dishes any cleaner, it just makes it so they don't have water spots on them.
If the dishes are dirty, it is most likely that the nozzles (holes) in arms may be plugged.
Also check to make sure you are getting plenty of water to dishwasher. Make sure all water valves are full turned open.

If the control panel does not work all the time, it is very likely you have either a shorted wire, or a fualty main board which is very common in newer machines.

I would cheak your float switch witch is located on the bottom of inner dishwasher move it up and down may be stuck.then try.If that will not work you may have a bad micro door switch.Good luck:)

Do not disassemble the arms. Just go get the product Lemi Shine. The product is awesome. It removed years of buildup of my machine that I thought I would have to throw away. You can find it at your local grocery store.

Just inside the dishwasher usually on the bottom right in the front is a mushroom shaped "float" lift it up and down a few times making sure it ends up in the down position. if you move it slowly you should hear some clicks. do that and try to run the dishwasher if that does not fix the issue then your going to have to get a meter and see if you have 120v to the fill valve when you start the dishwasher. if you have the 120v then replace the fill valve

When the dishwasher is nopt getting water into the machine, it means that either the floating sensor is stuck, or the water inlet valve is obstructed or defective.

" If there's no water entering your dishwasher, check these:

Water-inlet valve
Float switch
Water-inlet valve The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. If this valve is defective, you need to completely replace it. It's usually located behind the lower access panel on the left or right side. It's the device with the main water line (usually copper) from the house, a rubber tube to the dishwasher, and two wires attached to it.

Float switch The float switch is a small electrical switch that's located right below the dishwasher "floor." Above the switch, on the inside of the dishwasher, is a plastic cylinder that floats up as water fills the dishwasher. If this switch is defective, or if the plastic float gets caught or trapped in the raised position, the water can't enter the dishwasher. If the float switch is defective, you need to replace it."

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You can save considerable money if you change the valve yourself. I sold Maytag dishwashers for over 25 yrs. and there are still a lot of those out there. Very simple to work on and last a long time with minimal maintenance.