Karen December 09, 2013 for Model Number MDB7709AWS2 The plastic screw holder that holds the handle in place has broken off the back of the panel along with the plastic guides that hold the handle up. Dishwasher works perfectly, I took off the panel & found one of the plastic guides the screw holder was still attached to handle. I am trying some Sugru to reattach but the door has always been extremely hard to pull open since new (3yrs) so is my only alternative a whole new panel?
1 Answer Karen, Yes, your best option is to replace the panel. Gluing or epoxy the stand offs and guides back onto the panel will only be a temporary repair. You will also want to recheck the installation of the dishwasher. You may have to loosen the mounting tabs at the counter top and adjust the four leveling legs until the door opens and closes freely, the door could be out of alignment with the tub and causing the door to "drag" on the flange and make it hard to open. Read More...
Bud August 07, 2013 for Model Number MDBH979AWW2 My unit works fine once I get it started. I used to be able to push the START button several times and finally get it to start. Now I cannot get it to start at all. Is there a way to find out if it is the front panel or the circuit board? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Bud, While this can be either part, it is much more probable that the control panel has failed. You should first check the electrical connection the control panel where the ribbon cable connects by unplugging and re-connecting it. If this does not correct the issue, replace the control panel. If it does take care of the issue, you need to make sure there are no air leaks around the vent area causing condensation to build up in the control area. Read More...
Tracy May 13, 2013 for Model Number MDBH979AWW2 Can you explain how to replace the Control Panel for this dishwasher if I order the part online?
1 Answer Hello Tracy. Disconnect the power. Remove the 6 screws on the top of the inner door panel and lift off the control panel. Next, you need to remove the control board from the panel. When installing the board onto the new panel, make sure the ribbon cable is installed properly. Install the new panel in reverse order. Read More...
Vman1 December 03, 2012 for Model Number Maytag MDB7609AWB2 I am putting the finishing touches on a kitchen makeover for a customer. New cabinets, countertop, led lighting, garbage disposer, etc. The couple did not replace all appliances such as the fridge & dishwasher. The customer tells me how unsatisfied they are with the dishwasher as it is approx. 18 months old and does not work at all. She told me some lights worked...then press start and nothing. Now no lights at all. The customer had purchased the control board sight unseen. I told her that if it was not the problem that she would probably not be able to return it. Being the nice guy(sucker!) that I am I told her I would look at the unit. I put in the control board and it did not change anything. I am handy and have fixed many devices before. I broke out my multimeter and tested the unit...Found the unit is getting power. Did research on this forum and tested the thermal fuse and the door switch. Thermal fuse has continuity and the door switch has continuity when the little white button is depressed. Not sure really where to go now...will check internal parts of the door latch next...Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated...Thank you! .
1 Answer Vman1, the likelihood of a mechanical failure in the door latch assembly, isn't high at all, since you have power into the unit, and the control thermal fuse W10258275 checks OK, you'll need to use your meter and check for 120 VAC at the tan wire (P8) terminal, and the black /white wire (P6) terminal, to white/blue wire (P2) terminal on the control board (with the door switches activated). They most likely have a faulty keypad on the control panel W10811155and you can check each button/key for continuity, using a multi meter and the tech sheet located on the back of the lower access panel/kickplate. Read More...
Cindy November 10, 2012 for Model Number MDBH979AWW3 All the lights on the front will light up, but when you push the start button nothing happens? What part usually needs replaced? Is it the white panel on the outside or the gray electrical unit inside?
1 Answer Hi. Remove the lower kick panel. :Use the wiring diagram supplied with the unit. In behind the controls or in the storage drawer folded up in a packet. Put the unit into a Field service test to bring up the explained fault code. This shows which specific circuit and devices need checked. Use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. Thank You. Read More...
Mark October 10, 2012 for Model Number MDB7609AWW2 My dishwasher is 1.5yrs old. It will not start when I push the start buttom. The other buttons do light up when pressed. Can you give me the part number I would need to replace the control panel? Is it easy to replace the control panel, I am not a repair person?
1 Answer Hello Mark. If the door switches are good, you will need to order and replace the control panel W10811156 on the unit. These are not hard to replace. Make sure the power is off. Remove the inner door liner. Remove the ribbon cable from the board and remove the board. Remove the screws securing the panel and replace the control panel in the unit. Read More...
Anne September 20, 2012 for Model Number MDB7609AWW2 We had the same problem with the heat button not going off, and now the dishwasher will not work at all. It appears the touch pad is not working. What control panel part would I need?
1 Answer Anne, Based on the model number you supplied, the correct part number for the control panel/key pad assembly is W10811156. Thanks Read More...
Fred July 30, 2012 for Model Number MDBH979AWW3 The high temp, heated dry, and sanitize buttons will light up. Nothing else works. Do I need to replace the control panel?
Carol March 07, 2012 for Model Number MDB7609AWW1/White Dishwasher is 'locked' (heated dry is permanently on). Pressing/holding the heated dry button does nothing. I can select a cycle, but heated dry button remains on no matter which cycle is chosen. Start or cancel does not work. Have disconnected from power for 15 mins and reconnected power, no change. Do I need the control panel or the electronic control unit to fix this? Thanks for your help.
1 Answer Hello Carol. Use the tech sheet with the unit and test the control panel heated dry button on the panel W10811156. If it closes when you press it and opens when you release it, then the control panel is good, and the control board is bad. If the button does not work properly, you will need to replace the panel. You will test P1-11 and P1-6 on the ribbon cable of the control panel. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Rich November 01, 2011 for Model Number MDBH979AWW2 My control panel does not light up, dishwasher does not work, what part do I need, the control panel or the board
1 Answer Hello Rich. You will need to test the thermal fuse W10258275 and see if it is bad. If so, it will cause the problem you are having. Make sure you replace the wiring sent with the fuse, when you replace the fuse, or this will happen again. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...