Maytag Dishwasher Will Not Rinse

Since the troubleshooting and repair process is too lengthy to include here, please go to the following link: http://www.appliance411.com/service/repairmanual.shtml
to open [or download] the service / repair manual. It is free.

Scroll about half way down the page, in the left column, under Maytag products, select the Maytag / Jenn Air / Jet Clean II "Tall Tub" Dishwasher repair manual... it covers your model dishwasher..

It includes a troubleshooting guide as well repairing instructions

Best wishes on your project.

1 Open and close the door of your Maytag dishwasher.

2 Locate the "Rinse" button on the dishwasher control panel. Press and release the button five times in quick succession.

3 Press and release the adjacent "Drain/Off" button on the control panel two times; this will deactivate the dishwasher's demo mode and reset your dishwasher.

If you need to restart your dishwasher or forgot some dishes and want to open it during a cycle and restart it

1 Press the "Cancel Drain" button on the display. Allow about 2 minutes for the dishwasher to completely drain.

2 Choose a cycle under "Cycles" on the panel.

3 Select an option or options under "Options" on the panel.

4 Push the "Start Resume" button.

Hi
White film deposits are observed if water is hard or when you are using more detergent than needed, try filling detergent cup half way. Try using white vinegar after the wash cycle is complete, run a complete cycle. Also turn down the heat on the hot water fed to the dishwasher. Try using water softener for better results.
You can also add vinegar in the final rinse cycle. Make sure that your soap dispenser drawer is opening and closing fine.
Hope this helps... Please post back if more information is required.
Daniel

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you with how to clean that dishwasher up and get it smelling good again...

Dishwasher Maintenance
heatman101

there is a filter on the inside bottom of the dishwasher check and clean it

1)rinse not happening properly.
problem in filter(solenoid).
2)check the boiler tank any blockage.

A couple things can be happening here.

1) Make sure the holes in you rotating arms are not clogged up with food particles. If they are clean them out so water will flow freely. Then run an empty dishwasher with a cup of white vinegar, this should clean it real good.

2) The water may not be getting hot enough. The water is heated with the element at the bottom of the dishwasher. A simple way to check this is by stopping the dishwasher at mid wash cycle and touch the water at the bottom of the tub. If it's not very hot, than the element is bad and needs replacing. Just weigh the cost of replacing the element to the cost of a new more efficient dishwasher.

Hope this helps.

either there is not enough water (check water valve) or the pump filters are clogged (check and clean as necessary)

Without the manufacturer and model number, it is very hard to help much. If this dishwasher is several years old, this may be the beginning of many, many problems so you may want to consider replacing the entire dishwasher.
It you want to attempt a repair, you start with removing the door panel screws around and near the door gasket. When you get it open, take some pictures of what you see. Closeups to hep you reassemble.
Zero in on the rinse agent dispenser reservoir and look for leaks. Identify what has failed and order either locally or on line.
Good Luck!

Hi I checked the manual on line. Here's what it said.

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
Wash 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*.

Good Luck