Dale for Model Number Maytag MDB6160AWW Our Maytag dishwasher died rather suddenly. Some smoke came from the general direction of the control panel, left black soot on the top edge of the door, and when I removed the control panel cover, the upper right side of the control panel circuit board was also covered with soot. I'm pretty sure I need a new control panel, but I'm curious what may have caused the problem, and don't wish to fry a new control panel. One thing I noticed for the last few weeks was what I thought was some sort of water issue. The inside of the dishwasher began developing what looks almost (but not quite) like rust stains on the inner door, sidewalls, and bottom. Is it likely the staining had anything to do with the fried circuit board? My grandson (he's 4) tells me the problem is the water got too hot and caught fire. I love him a bunch, but I'm doubting him just a little. :)
Answer Dale, The control board burning out could just be a bad board. But you will want to check the thermostat for the heater and the heating element itself as this could potentially cause the issue. Also check the water fill in the unit. The heater does come on and if there is no enough water it can cause the unit to get too hot inside. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, August 11, 2014