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Noticed first that the detergent either simply puffed up or fell into the cutlery tray, but did not dissolve. Tried GEL next, and all it did was run down the wall on the inside, all after running a complete cycle. So it appears no water is being sent through the 3 wash arms (that spin) Water drains out fine. This is a Maytag Dishwasher Model MDB-3 (MDB-7600AWB)
William, if your dishwasher gets water for sure, there are a few things that could cause your issues. Check your water inlet valve and make sure that it works the way it should. It could be a bad wash impeller inside the pump and motor assembly, as well as a bad pump. It is also possible that the holes of the spray arms, where the water comes out, are blocked. check those for any debris etc. Clean out the spray arms if need. There is great information on this site. I think at this time, proper trouble shooting will be the only way to go. the only other thing that I have to offer is the Service Manual for your Dishwasher right here. Good Luck and let us know how it is going.
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.
I am having the exact same issue as Robyn describes above. Paul Update (10/26/2016) I was able to fix my dishwasher last night. I turned out the drain filter and removed the plastic piece with holes in it (colander-like holes) and found a water bottle cap in the basin. That apparently was blocking the water from being pumped up into the sprayers. It was a very easy fix. Glad that I did some exploration before going out and purchasing a new dishwasher.
Mine was the motor. It was running intermittently. Sometimes it would run. Sometimes it would take off a cycle. I pulled the motor ran 110 to the motor and it didnt run. tapped it a few times it would run then about a minute later stop. If you are getting 120v to the wires that feed the motor when the motor should be on then you likely have a bad motor.
If water inlet ok then its a wash motor fault you may be lucky and it might just be the wash motor capacitor that’s failed Ian
Hi there, we have been TRYING to repair our Magic Chef Dishwasher, CBD1500AWW, for over 2 weeks now. I have been frequenting this site, trying to apply things I learned here to our issue… It all started when we decided to clean the filter… We have had lime scale, or calcium buildup, I DON’T KNOW, in the dishwasher for years, and it had gotten to the point where it interfered with the proper running/cleaning of the dishwasher. We took the spray arms out, undid the various parts, UNBOLTED them is more accurate, and chipped off all of this yucky white hard stuff. It was horrendous. And then we put it all back together and used an additive to help dissolve the rest of the Yucky White stuff, man what a pain!!!! We were so excited!!! We did it!! My mother and I her daughter, did this all by our selves… We ran a very small load as a tester, and I checked the results… I almost cried when I saw the dish detergent all over the cutlery (the cutlery basket is on the door right below the detergent dispenser) and nothing was clean, or even residually moist. We both searched for clues as to why the dish washer was filling with water, and the spray arms weren’t spraying… UGH!!!! We took it all apart again, and double checked everything, GOOD LUCK finding a manual for this model! Still nothing… Mom noticed that the spray arm base was wiggling and not seated firmly, and we decided that maybe it needed to be bolted down, and that was it!! It works like a charm now… So, my advice, TAKE PICTURES with your phone at every step when you’re removing something, and take notes… That way you don’t have to rely on a sometimes faulty memory!! And everything else should be easier to understand!!! I hope this helps others!!
C.L.R is the best and gets it sparkling clean its non abrassive and about 6 bucks at wall mart
It looks like you need a special screw driver to take it apart . What did you use ? Glad yours is working
==babybela92 Hiya, you know how you can buy a screwdriver and it comes with lots of little bits that you fit onto the end? Well get one of those. I got mine from B&Q, it’s a little box called Ptx Universal. 32 pieces in it. If you are attempting to do this, you’re probably into other DIY stuff so the extra pieces won’t go unused. BUT! Just to be sure, you know that if you press an old bit of blue tack into the screw and get a wee mold take that to B&Q, show them and tell them you want a bit that fits it.
I have a brand new Bosch washer and I had not enough water reaching the arms to spin. My soap was just on the floor of the washer. Luckily under warranty and called the service guy. I was lucky and he let me put the call on warranty though it was somewhat my fault. Turns out there was an old dishwasher years ago that was uninstalled. The water supply copper pipe was just under the floor but NOT covered. I did lots of reno and flooring and cutting holes etc in the floor. Turns out SAWDUST got into that upturned copper pipe. I installed the washer to the pipe with a supply line and that sawdust clogged the intake. I was freaking out as this was a new washer and the FIRST wash - nothing was happening. The service guy blew out the intake and was on his way. $20 tip from me happily.
Tying threads together for this issue, I have a potential solution here: Whirlpool Dishwasher stops after filling with water
