Maytag Quiet Series 300 Dishwasher not working (Model MDB5601AWS)

their is power to the dishwasher but the control panel does not light up and the machine will not start or run

replace the door latch and the handle check to see if the console loops that hold the latch are broken if so replace the console

Hold down the heated-dry button for 3 seconds and the light will clear.

While I am not directly aware of the controls on the dishwasher I'd unplug it for a minute or two to see if the control reboots (for lack of a better term) I've seen many electroic devices that on occasion have this type of problem and simply taking the power from it may correct it.
I hope this helps,
Tom

Maytag Quiet Series 400 dishwasher model MDB7601AWS

Go to;
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=MDB7601AWS&siteCd=MT_EN_US

and clink on any manuals you want.

A water softner will not make the dishes any cleaner, it just makes it so they don't have water spots on them.
If the dishes are dirty, it is most likely that the nozzles (holes) in arms may be plugged.
Also check to make sure you are getting plenty of water to dishwasher. Make sure all water valves are full turned open.

If the control panel does not work all the time, it is very likely you have either a shorted wire, or a fualty main board which is very common in newer machines.

MY DISHWASHER KEEPS RUNNING, IT IS A WHIRLPOOL GOLD QUIET PARTNER IV

sounds like the macerator is bent out of shape from something going through the pump. Get a impeller kit and replace all the parts and you should lose the grinding noise. I can look up the part number if you want

Maytag Quiet Series 300. The lights flash in sequence starting from the outside traveling inward. The timer counts backwards from 50 to 1. Then the sequence starts over. and continues over and over. I'm able to clear it when the time reaches 1 or 2. It stays off for a while (3-4 hours) then starts over. I can not clear the countdown until it reaches 1 or 2. After I clear it the dishwasher will work, but until then, no way. This happens with the door open or closed.

Here's a link to dowload the PDF file of your manual: http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=MDB8600AWW&siteCd=MT_EN_US. Good luck!