20 Most Recent Maytag Jetclean II MDBH945AWS Stainless Steel Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers

This is a self cleaning dishwasher. This means the chopper inside the wash pump assembly crushes all the food waste and pushes it down the drain.If you are having dirty dishes then the chopper is choked and needs cleaning.You will have to open the dishwasher wash pump assembly to get there.See this diagram for details. The chopper is item 6. I am assuming you have cleaned all the wash arms holes etc.

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If you are noticing that the dishes are not clean, then there are a few things to check for. Check the soap powder if it's kept in a dry environment. Also try replacing the powder with something like a gel or liquid. Next thing to check for is the water pressure and fill valve. Check if the water is filling in and the spray arms are throwing the water with enough pressure. Try and listen to the sound if you hear a proper spraying action sound.

If it seems as a low water pressure then check the fill valve. Now, check if dishwasher is draining the water or not. While the dishwasher is working check whether the dishwasher is draining and there is not much left out water after the cycle is complete. Try cleaning the spray arm with a soft brush. The water temperature plays a major role in cleaning of dishes. The temp should be between 125 and 150 F for dishwasher to clean the dishes. Hope this helps...

Daniel

Here in order is what must take place before the water valve will come on.
But first shut power down at the breaker/fuse box for 5 minutes , then power back up. Try the other cycle buttons to see if you they will accept your commands. Do any other lights come on? If yes....will any other cycles work? Try them all please.

If the control panel will not accept any commands then the control is most probably fried.


1.) have power going to the control....that is confirmed.
2.) there are two door switches that must be made....one allows power to the control board....we know that the switch is made because we have power to the control.
3.) you will need to confirm power to the other switch just opposite of the l1 switch that supplies power to the control panel. Here is a link to your wiring schematic and parts drawings.Click on the link http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Maytag-Parts/Dishwasher-Parts/Model-MDBH945AWS/3048/0130000?pathTaken=&prst=0&shdMod=MDBH945AWS
4.)There is a float that is located in your tub.....ensure this float is not in the up position.....it is a safety for not allowing to much water into the tub....if it is in the up position the water valve will not come on. Move it up and down to ensure it moves freely. If it does just below the float under the tub is a float switch that will be needed checked.

If you would like instructions on how to use a volt meter and how to check the switches listed above please post.

Keith

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Turning up your water heater will only increase the incoming temperature of the water a bit. However the heating element inside of the dishwasher is what really could be the problem.
You need to check or have checked whether the heating element in your dishwasher is keeping the water hot. It may be cooling way down by the time the cycle is over.

Abad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

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Where exactly is the power getting to?

I suspect something hard like a fragment of chicken bone or a citrus seed is at the inlet to the drain pump (my favorite was a plastic pull strip from a frozen juice concentrate can - that was LOUD). Many dishwashers have a chopper similar to that in a garbage disposal right before the pump inlet, but some things like bone won't go through it. It could be something light enough to float and only hits the pump when the water level drops. You may have to remove the pump cover in the bottom of the dishwasher to find it. This would be a good time to clean any garbage out of the lower spray arm and check the spray arm bushing for excess wear.

I found this on ehow I believe it will help. How to Troubleshoot Dishwasher Residue By Dale Yalanovsky eHow Contributor

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5Found This HelpfulGeorge Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty images Dishwater residue is a fairly common occurrence, and several things can cause it. Even the newest dishwashers may leave residue, and it might have nothing to do with the actual dishwasher function itself. However, there are things you can do to prevent, limit or completely remove dishwasher residue during every washing cycle.

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1. Detergent Residue
   • Modern phosphate-free detergents are the main culprits when it comes to detergent residue. After every wash, many leave a slight whitish residue behind. After several washings, the residue becomes caked on and leaves a noticeable white tint to your dishes. Some dishwasher detergent brands are better than others, and either minimize residue or do not leave any. Once residue is present, however, the only way to remove it is by hand scrubbing or scraping.
   Hard-Water Residue
   • Hard-water residue comes from non-softened water from your hot water tank. Non-softened water leaves a white tint on dishes, but no amount of scrubbing will remove it. Only by wiping a small patch of the dish with vinegar or lemon juice will you be able to ascertain whether the white residue left is hard water or detergent. The slight acidic action of the vinegar or lemon juice removes hard-water stains, but they have no effect on detergent residue.
   Greasy Residue
   • If the dishes feel greasy when they come out of the dishwasher freshly washed, you are dealing with a greasy residue. There are two main reasons for this: either the detergent is not an effective grease remover, or the hot water inside of the dishwasher, either from the hot water tank or the dishwasher's heating elements, is not hot enough. Boosting the hot water temperature on the water tank may solve the problem, and a second wash cycle may be needed for the dishes. A preventive measure of running the dishwasher empty with a full load of detergent also removes the residue inside of the dishwasher.
   Streaking and Spotting Residue
   • If you have spotting or streaking on your dishes, that may be a sign you need a rinse agent. Many modern dishwashers recommend a rinse agent to prevent spotting or streaking, and without one, your dishes will never be crystal clear or streak-free. The next time you do a dishwasher load, add a rinse agent. If the dishes come out spot- and streak-free, the problem is solved.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/info_12285021_troubleshoot-dishwasher-residue.html

This is caused from a power cut or by the door being opened during a mid cycle.Or from a power cut.

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