This wax motor is the actuator for the dishwasher's rinse aid dispenser, releasing rinse agent at the correct time in the cycle. Replacing a weak or failed unit restores consistent rinse aid dispensing and helps minimize spotting.
- Actuates the rinse aid dispenser by extending a plunger when energized
- Works with the control to meter rinse aid during the final rinse
- Failure symptoms can include rinse aid not dispensing, the level never dropping, and increased spotting/filming on dishes
- Dispenser may remain closed with no audible actuation during the cycle
What's included: 1 wax motor actuator Installation notes:
- Disconnect power at the breaker and shut off water before servicing
- Remove the door panel to access the dispenser; label and disconnect wires
- Release the old motor and install the new one in the same orientation, ensuring it seats fully
- Run a test cycle to ensure the dispenser releases rinse aid
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Will not dispense detergent
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Soap tray on dishwasher did not open during the wash cycle Michael H. • Marietta , GA • February 15, 2015
I found the videos on dishwasher repair that AppliancePartsPros offers and determined the likely cause of the problem. I removed the door cover and found soap caked on the back. I cleaned the cover and switched the wax motors to see if the clean rinse motor was good and ran a tested cycle. No improvement. I ordered two new wax motors for the Maytag dishwasher and those arrived in a few days from AppliancePartsPros. I replaced the old motors and ran a test cycle. The soap tray opened correctly....
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