Troubleshooting - Maytag MDBH945AWB - 24 in. Tall Tub Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

Troubleshooting
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Dishwasher will not fill • Press the START/CANCEL pad to start the dishwasher.
• Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check inlet [lose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
Dishwasher will not drain/ • If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the
water in tub bottom disposer inlet.
• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
• Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Dishwasher adds water at • This is normal. The sensor ([selectmodels) in the pump must stay submerged so a
end of cycle short fill of water is added after the cycle's last drain.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent cup is not empty
• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
Dishwasher seems noisy • A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Water circulation sounds are normal.
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the
racks. Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm.
• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as the internal food disposer chops hard
items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
• Humming during the drain is normal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door
is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
• Proper installationaffects the noise level.
Cycle takes too long • Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is extended to heat water.
• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120° F ([49 ° C].
Dishwasher has an odor • Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle.
• Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.
• Dishwasher may not be draining properly. ([See"Dishwasher Will Not Drain" section.)
• For a strong odor, place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select Light
cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle by
unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching the
door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a dishwasher
cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.
Dishwasher leaks • Check that the dishwasher is level. ([Referto the Installation Instructions.)
• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use
only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft
water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
• Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item ([pg. 3).
• To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.
Indicator lights flashing • The countdown display ([select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until the
START/CANCEL pad is pressed.
• The countdown display ([select models) and the delay indicator flash after a delay is
selected until the START/CANCEL pad is pressed.
• All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during a running cycle or delay.
• The currently selected cycle flashes if an attempt is made to change the cycle after
cycle "lock-in".
• The lock indicator flashes and the countdown display ([selected models) flashes an "L"
if a pad is pressed while the control lock is enabled.
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