Mike May 17, 2011 for Model Number MDB8600AWB The drain pump appears to be leaking. How you replace it, does it just push in? I noticed there was silicon sealer around the flange where it attaches to the tub.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Here are the instructions from the manufacture. Hope this helps. Drain Pump The Drain Pump will drain water from the Dishwasher in various cycles. If a failure is suspected, the entire Pump Assembly needs to be replaced. Removal 1. Disconnect power to the machine. 2. Remove Support and Toe Panel. (See paragraph Front Support and Toe Panel removal). 3. Disconnect lead wire from Pump Assembly. 4. Disconnect drain hose from Pump Assembly. 5. Remove Torx™ screw through bushing in Pump Mounting Plate. 6. Rotate Pump Assembly to unlock from Tub. Read More...
Steven S. April 17, 2011 for Model Number maytag dishwasher MDBTT59AWW Dishwasher washes, but it will not drain. Does that mean I just need the drain pump assembly, or do I need other parts with it?
1 Answer Hello Steven. You will need to check and make sure the pump and the drain hose is not clogged. If they are clear and your getting power to the pump, then you will need to change the pump assembly. Hope this helps. Read More...
Rich February 18, 2011 Should all the water be gone when the cycle is complete? There is no water in the tub, but I have water filled in the mote / ring that the pump is in.