Steve November 03, 2011 for Model Number MAYTAG LEGACY QUIET SERIES 300 Two nights ago, our [Maytag Legacy Quiet Series 300] dishwater began to make a very loud humming/sawing noise during the wash (can be heard three rooms away). I inspected the interior and found the blades and trap clean and all to be in order. The only thing that seemed odd was the float was loose. I gently checked to see if it was lodged and out it came, the flat nail-head-like part of the stem is gone, and so it slides up and out and in easily. I don't know if this is the cause for the loud saw-like humming but there are no other symptoms (i.e. no foaming or draining issues; and after cancelling the first wash, I ran a second and despite the awful sound, it seemed to clean well enough). Any suggestions how I can fix this poor ailing dishwasher? Thank you.
1 Answer Hello Steve. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the float is not allowing enough water to come into the machine and is causing the unit to make alot of noise. You will need to replace the float switch W10202535, so it will hold the switch closed until enough water is in the tub to properly wash the dishes. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jack July 31, 2011 for Model Number mdbh955aws How do you replace the float in maytag dishwasher? Does the float switch have to be removed?
1 Answer Hello Jack! From the service manual it does not seem that the float switch will need to be removed. Per the information, lift float straight up from float guide. Hope this helps! Read More...
Teresa W. July 20, 2011 for Model Number MBDH950AWW If the float switch is bad would that cause my dishwasher to not turn on?
1 Answer Hello Teresa. If the float switch W10202535 is bad, the dishwasher will not fill with water. If the unit is not coming on, you will need to test and see if there is power coming to the control board. If so, and the unit does not come on, you will need to replace the control board. If the control panel comes on, but does not start, you will need to test the door switches WP99002751. If they are good, you will need to replace the control panel 6-917726. 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...