It can be the issue with defective float switch. The float switch may be hung up and this can cause the dishwasher to be stuck in a cycle. One more thing, if your dishwasher gets stuck in a cycle first try shutting off the breaker for at least 5 minutes if this does not correct the problem you will need to replace the timer / electronic control.
There is a fuse link that needs to be replaced in the control panel. It is easy to do. The new fuse comes with wires attached. Use them. Resistance in the old wires will just blow the new fuse again. Use a screwdriver to remove the panel cover. Unplug or turn off breaker before doing so. I generally order two of the fuses at a time so I have an extra one on hand.
Sounds like a thermal fuse that is a less than $20 part. remove the top 6 screws in the door that hold the plastic front panel on. Behind that is a circuit board and a white flat 1" square fuse with two wires going to it. make sure power is off at breaker. Test with an meter to see if any current is going thru. If not, that is most likely your problem, and just follow the fuse replacement kit instructions carefully, including putting the new wires on the new fuse like they say. Otherwise, the original wires going to the fuse will blow it too.
Maytag Quiet Series 300. The lights flash in sequence starting from the outside traveling
inward. The timer counts backwards from 50 to 1. Then the sequence
starts over. and continues over and over. I'm able to clear it when the
time reaches 1 or 2. It stays off for a while (3-4 hours) then starts
over. I can not clear the countdown until it reaches 1 or 2. After I
clear it the dishwasher will work, but until then, no way. This happens
with the door open or closed.
Sounds like your heating element and/or temperature sensor. Most machines will stop at a point in the cycle to heat the water and will only move on when a certain temp is reached. These parts are fairly cheap.
You need to clean the jets on the machine arm with an old toothbrush etc... then clean out the debris filter on the bottom of the tub near the dryer bar. The calcification in the little jet areas causes this problem. This should help.
Unit is Dead, No Lights, No OPS Some units will have thermal fuse of some sort in the wiring before the control. If this fuse is open, no power will get to the control or display. Before checking this fuse, make sure the correct voltage is present at the junction box for the dishwasher. If all is OK, you have a control or keypad issue FAULTY.God bless you
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Power Supply
The main power supply is the first thing to check. Also remove the toe
kick and the cover on the power box and check the connections. Also check for 120 volt at the power box.
Hi - Limit Fuse
This will fail if your dishwasher overheats and occassionally with power
surges. This is easy to check, inexpensive and a quick fix. Just check
the terminals for continuity ( remember always remove one wire) if you
have none replace the hi limit fuse.
Door Switch
This is the second place to look. Again an inexpensive easy fix. The following video will walk you thru checking the door switch. The power comes into the main power box and usually runs to the door switch next before entering the main control module.
Main Control Module / Timer
The main control module or mechanical timer controls all the functions
of the dishwasher. To check this you will need to find the 2 leads that
supply the power to the control. They will be marked on the wiring
diagram. They usually come from the hi - limit fuse or the door switch.
When the door is latched you should have 120 volts entering the main
control. If you do not the problem is not the control. If you do have
power entering the control but none of the functions work properly or it
does not respond at all you will need to replace the control module,
this is easy to replace but not very inexpensive to purchase. Consider
the age and overall condition when purchasing this part.
Motor
The motor may have failed. If the control illuminates on electronic
versions the problem may be the motor. To check the motor refer to the
tech sheet located behind the console cover on most models, this will
sometimes have the ohm reading of the motor. Also check each lead to the
metal housing of the motor to check for shorts in the motor. If you do
not have the ohm reading specicifications, check for continuity if none replace the motor. Make sure the motor is recieving power.
Float Switch
If the float switch has failed or is stuck the dishwasher control may
not respond. The float switch is easy to check and replace. We have video and tutorials that cover several styles.
Most of the dishwasher in this series have an energy saver dry button. Hold this button in for four seconds and it should unlock the child safety lock. Does not work, try again for 30 seconds. Does not work. We have problem. If your model does not have an energy safer button, then type in the model number and you should be able to find the manual online and open the same to find out how to unlock the child safety lock. If all fails then you need an Electronic control board assembly, about $86 for your model, plus shipping from repair clinic.com. If you are at all handy, this is easy repair. Make sure you turn off the breaker or remove the fuse before you attempt any repairs.
The most comon problem is a water input valve that gets plugged or the input strainer. The valve uses a tiny pintle pulled by a solenoid that opens a small orifice which then moves a diaphram that opens the main valve seat. A small piece of contamination can plug the little orifice so valve won't open. USUALLY you can take valve out and clean the little screen where the water comes in and disassemble and clean the guts of the valve. Be careful to NOT lose the little spring behind the pintle.
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in the past and it appeared that no one answered them, so I thought I
would take some of my personal time to see if I can help. Here is a link
to about everything you want to know about your dishwasher, from repair
to trouble shooting it,pictures, video's. Just scroll around and you
will see tons of information to almost any question you might have on
your dishwasher. If you go to this link and click around, I am sure you
will find out so much about your dishwasher, you will know more that the
company that made it. Here Is the link for you to click on>>
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