Most dishwasher problems stem from the machine either not filling with water or not draining. Before calling a repairman, see if there are some simple fixes to these common problems. The homeowner should have the owners' manual to the particular model of Maytag dishwasher. This will be necessary for the proper cabinet disassembly that may be necessary. Disconnect the power to the dishwasher before servicing it. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Dishwasher Does Not Drain Fully
1. Check the drain hose where it connects to the garbage disposal under the sink. Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp and pull the hose off of the garbage disposal. Look for obstructions and remove them. Reconnect the hose back to the garbage disposal.
2. Inspect the sink trap to make sure it is not clogged. Run cold water into the drain and run the garbage disposal. Turn the garbage disposal off and allow the water to continue running. If the sink backs up, there is a clog in the trap. Remove the clog and the dishwasher should drain fine.
3. Clean the strainer at the bottom of the dishwasher. The strainer can be removed by twisting the plastic knob on top of it. You can pull the strainer out and clean it thoroughly. Also inspect inside to make sure there are no obstructions in the drain opening.
Dishwasher Will Not Fill
4. Inspect the inlet hose for kinks. Sometimes the hose will get an air lock when the dishwasher first starts up. When this happens, the hose will fold in on itself.
5. Make sure that the door is latched securely. The door latch may come loose after use over time. There are two screws that hold it in place on the door. Gently close the door and make sure the latch is properly seating. If not, loosen the screws and hold the latch with your fingertips to line it up. Tighten the screws back down.
6. Inspect the water inlet valve for sediment which will cause disruption in the water supply. Turn the water supply off to the dishwasher. The valve is located behind the toe panel of the dishwasher.
7. Remove the toe panel according to the owner's manual. Remove the inlet hose to the valve and inspect the inlet screen for sediment. Clean the screen with a small toothbrush and reattach the hose.
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