Ron H September 25, 2017 for Model Number MDB4100AWW does the foam gasket that goes on the bottom of the door need to be cut to fit or is it suppose to fit the way it is? would it be best to take the door off ? thanks for any help on this. I've already replaced the door gasket but it still leaks at the bottom of the door. last question: how does the spray arm come off. hard to tell anything about it in the dishwasher.
1 Answer Hello Ron. You will not need to cut the foam. It is best to remove the inner door liner. As for the spray arm, you unscrew the center nut and lift it out of the unit. Thanks. Read More...
Samantha October 11, 2014 for Model Number DWU8270AAE I read all the associated stories regarding the sound dampening strip. What's unclear is whether I need to dismantle the door to replace it. Will installation instructions come with the part?
1 Answer Samantha, The manufacturer does not include installation instructions with this part and to replace the part you will need to take the screws out of the inner door panel. Lift the panel and remove the old filter and install the new insulation. Read More...
Keith December 31, 2013 for Model Number mdb5601aws I need a new kick plate for the bottom of this machine......its the piece that touches the floor in the front
Ed June 04, 2013 for Model Number mdbtt50aww My dishwasher is leaking from the front left corner in the front I'm wondering if its the foam insulation or the door seal?
1 Answer Hello Ed. You need to check and see if the door seal WP99002588 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Charles June 04, 2013 for Model Number MDB4100 Forgot to ask one other thing. What is the length of the door gasket? Mine doesn't reach the bottom of its slot on either side of the tub, and there is some leaking under the door from one corner. Also the foam gasket doesn't seal well around the wires. Is it supposed to contain the water-or is it simply for sound deadening? Thanks again
1 Answer Hello Charles, The foam gasket is not designed to seal water. Also the door seal is not designed to go across the bottom since the bottom of the door is designed to be the air inlet for the dry cycle. If water is jumping the air gap you need to check the spray arms for debris. You see, if the spray arm is partially clogged on one end, there will be more pressure escaping from the other end. As the spray arm spins, this inconstant pressure will put a "wave" in the water in the bottom of the tub. This will "slosh" the water over the air gap. Read More...
Charles June 04, 2013 for Model Number MDB4100 What kind plastic is used to make the tub and the inner door liner?? One of the mounting posts that accepts a screw of the inner door apparently is broken off. What kind of glue would reattach it? Meaning, is the plastic a polypropylene, CPVC, ABS or other? There is also a small hole in the tub, near the base of the door at the corner. Again, what kind of adhesive would be used to repair this? Super glue says it will repair plastic. But plumbers' plastic pipe adhesive is said to glue many types of plastic. Any advice? Thanks very much.
1 Answer Charles, The plastic tub and liner is made of ABS plastic. Unfortunately any glue that would be able to be used will be dissolved by the detergent. Read More...
Dale J May 16, 2013 for Model Number maytagdishwasher model no dwu7400bae There a gasket on bottom of door it leaks. I put a new gasket around door. I felt under door and it is mushy thanks
1 Answer Dale, There is a foam insulation that is at the bottom of the door that could be bad but you will also want to make sure that the spray arms are not clogged or damaged which would cause the arm to spray in an unnatural way and cause rippling of the water which would cause it to splash out. Read More...
Jack April 03, 2012 for Model Number dwu6402aab The dishwasher is level. I changed the water switch. However, does the foam strip prevent water leaking under the door panel too?
1 Answer Hi Jack. The insulation strip is mainly for noise reduction. Part # WPW10117748. The door seal part # WP902894 is the one that makes sure the inner door panel seals the tub area. Thank You. Read More...
Bobbi August 16, 2011 for Model Number MAYTAG MDBH970AWW My dishwasher is leaking underneath the door. Its holding water in the bottom of tub after cycle ends. My husband checked the line to washer and it is not blocked?
1 Answer Hi Bobbie. Remove the lower kick panel and see if all the legs are level and touching the floor. Disconnect the hose from under the sink and try to pump(cancel) into a bucket. Check tjhe hose end and the sink connection for clogged. The pump impeller can be loose on the pump shaft and causing it to back up. Use your installation manual to see if the drain is hooked up correctly. It will show that the drain hose should enter the very top of the cabinet. It then needs to be looped and clamped there to the upper most back wall. Then taught to the drain plumbing point of the sink. Take the top of the motor assy. apart to clean the screen filter regullairly. Use dishwasher clean monthly so it will clean the entire wash system. This part # is TJ104. The pump part # is WP6-917641. Thank you. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Michele. You will need to disconnect the power to the unit. Then remove the screws holding the inner door panel in place and remove the inner door panel. The new strip WPW10117748 installs on the bottom of the outer door panel. You will remove the tape and place the strip inside the outer door panel. Hope this helps. Read More...