Kelvin for Model Number MDB8859AWW2 My Maytag dishwasher ("normal" cycle) fills, washes for 7 minutes, and then stops and heats the water. Before starting the water, I run the kitchen tap until the water is hot (> 120 deg). During the thermal hold, I can tell the heating element is on. After 20-30 mins the wash cycle resumes but for only 5 mins and then washer stops and heats the water again for a long time. It seems the washer is heating water for longer than it actually washes. The dishes are not very clean after the cycle completes.
Answer Kelvin, with the power to the dishwasher disconnected or the breaker turned off, it would be recommended that the thermistor in the turbidity sensor WPW10705575 is tested for resistance. At room temperature, the sensor should measure between 48KO to 52KO when testing the wires of the main control at the connection P15 from the wire at pin 3 to the wire at pin 1. If the thermistor tests within range, then the main control WPW10285180 would be the most likely failure. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, October 6, 2020