Susie G for Model Number MDBH945AWW3 We are having concerns that our fairly newly replaced float valve isn't allowing enough water to go into the dishwasher. It was not an original Maytag replacement part. How do we determine if there is enough water going INTO the dishwasher. How high should the water be in the bottom of the dishwasher in comparison to the exposed heating element: just under, at or above the heating element? Or can I measure in inches the amount of water in there. I understand some machines simply fill for so many minutes but I still need a way to judge if it's getting enough water. We also replaced the float switch so that is new also. We are trying very diligently to find out why, oh why, our dishes are constantly covered with a sandy substance after being washed... Thank you very much
Answer Hello Susie. The water should fill up almost to the bottom of the heater. If it is low, it is not the float switch, but you would need to replace the water valve W11082871. If these go bad, they will not let in enough water for the fill time. Hope this helps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, January 25, 2012