20 Most Recent Maytag 24 in. MDB3700 Built-in Dishwasher - Page 2 Questions & Answers

be sure there are no dishes that will block the soap dispenser when the door is closed

Hi,
There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not toopen. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....

Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Open

heatman101

Hi,
Check your heating element..

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers…

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

heatman101

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There are many probable causes of failure .

A dishwasher's water inlet valve is its most common part to fail. When your dishes are not being fully cleaned, quite often a faulty water inlet valve is to blame. Test your dishwasher's water inlet valve, and if it is no longer functioning as it should, you will have to replace it.

Water temperature is a key element in achieving clean dishes. A dishwasher's heating element is not designed to heat the water that enters it. Rather, the heating element is designed to maintain the heat of the water that enters the dishwasher. Its a good idea to run the hot water in your sink for a couple of minutes before you run the dishwasher. Just to make sure the water is nice and hot before it enters the dishwasher. If the water is unable to stay hot, it can adversely affect your dishwasher's cleaning ability.


There is a filter in your dishwasher. Its function is to keep large particles of food and foreign objects away from the pump. Many of the newly-manufactured dishwashers have self-cleaning filters, and routine cleaning isn't a concern. However, some other dishw ashers need to have the filter removed and cleaned regularly. If the filter or grate is clogged or blocked with debris, it may interfere with the normal functioning of your dishwasher

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you figure out the problem you are having with the detergent cup not opening on your dishwasher..

Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Open
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4225828-dishwasher_repair_problem_detergent_cup

heatman101

it can be 3 problems. Most likely one is the seal from the acces apnel is leaking.
Or hinge of door is too lose or door seal.
My bet is on the seal for the acces panel.
HERE is drawing. However seal (#12E) is not drawn in.
You can also order the parts here and have them within about 3 days

The problem is hard water. www.dishwasherfilter.com has a great new product out that will solve this problem once and for all. It filters the water entering your dishwasher and leaves your dishes looking amazing. They even have a money guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Check it out. You will love it.

the front panel has to be removed in order to get the door latch out

Hello ./. the whiote deposit could be washer solution .. or could be the hgardness of your water. if you have a water softener you should check it for proper opperation. If you run the washer without detergent and stuill get the deposits , then is is not the washer, but is in the water system somewhere. Try using a rinse agent to get a good clean rinse and you may solve to situation that way.

This problem is most often due to calcium build up. Here is information on how to clean the dishwasher so the residue does not end up on the dishware.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4666624-hard_water_calcium_white_powder_build_up

Hi,

Here are a couple of tips that will help you...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589033-dishwasher_problems_heating_element_not

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4589084-replace_dishwasher_heating_element

heatman101

Check inlet water quality & whether softening salt is required. Check and fill rinse aid. refer user manual.

Make sure the water temp is at least 140 degrees and use FINISH TABLETS.

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about your problem...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4319937-dishwasher_maintenance

heatman101

YES IT IS WATER FROM DRAIN HOSE LEFT AFTER PUMPING OUT THE MAJORITY OF WATER AND IS LEFT IN HOSE.

check 2 things, first make sure that the rinse dispenser is full of "jet dry" or some other type of rinse agent. it has to have some to be able to provide a "sheeting" to allow water to drip off the dishes.
the other is to make sure you are using the heat dry and your water at the kitchen faucet is above 120 degrees.
no heat dry and too cold of water can cause condensation to form and keep the dishes wet.

The problem is hard water. Go to www.dishwasherfilter.com. They have a new product out that solves this problem once and for all. It filters the water entering your dishwasher and removes the hard minerals that cause these spots. Very affordable and guaranteed to leave your dishes looking amazing every time.

If you can hear the pump operating then possibility is that the filter is blocked. Wondering if you have cleaned the filter. It is also possible there is a kink in the drain hose.

If this is a new installation, ie, you are trying to operate first time after installing then check the installation instructions on where the drain pipe is going - is the discharge point at the recommended height.

Finally, if you can't hear the pump - then the pump or the pump drive is broken. I am assuming the motor is still ok if you hear the wash arm rotating.

good luck

sometimes the wax motor to open the flap goes bad,
the motor is inside the door be tween the panals
open the door up
imsending a link that will show you where and what i talk about
you will want to disconnect the wax motor and check it for continuity
if the motor is good you have a bigger problem
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5170506&diagram_id=1332479#d1332479

the dishwasher stopped leaking after being run a few more times with the new gasket in place