Kwsutter January 23, 2023 for Model Number MDB7759AWB0 Our Maytag dishwasher was getting the 7 blink clean light symptom. I chatted with one the experts on your website and we narrowed it down the heating element, the high limit thermostat, or the control board. Since the control board was more expensive and out of stock, I went with the heating element and thermostat. I wrote about this experience via one of your "featured stories" (https://www.appliancepartspros.com/diy-story-clean-light-blinking-times-diy6423387.html). The 7 blink clean light is back... I chatted with Rachel this morning. She suggested checking out the thermal fuse. Our chat got cut off, so I decided to check that out this afternoon. I took off the front of the dishwasher and checked for continuity across the thermal fuse. Looks good. So, what else could it be? Is the control board the only other option? Is there any way to determine if it's a control board issue? The 7 blink clean light doesn't happen with every wash. Maybe every 3 or 4 washes. I clear it out and the dishwasher works just fine until it happens again. BTW, I'm fine with replacing the heating element and high limit thermostat, even if it looks like these were not the culprits. Being 12 years old, these items were bound to fail soon anyway. Thanks for your help!
1 Answer Kwsutter, Unfortunately, the control board will be the last thing aside from making sure that there is no loose or damaged wiring or connections. Read More...
Joe J October 30, 2022 for Model Number DU1100XTPB7 Dishwasher was dead I replaced the thermal fuse, the green light came on for a minute then machine went dead once again. Please help. Thank you
1 Answer Joe J, You will need the tech sheet supplied with your machine and a multimeter. Then start by checking the components and wiring for a shortage. Read More...
Ian March 14, 2022 for Model Number GU3200XTVY0 My thermal fuse blew last week after having the dishwasher for a decade. I replaced it and ran a glasses only cycle and it worked just fine. We ran a regular cycle with a full load of dishes next and the fuse blew again. The dishes were somewhat clean and there was dirty water left in the base of the washer when we opened it. Power to the fuse, nothing after. I have checked the connections, wire integrity etc and can't find any issues. I have read it could be the thermistor or the temperature sensor that are causing the fuse to blow, but I can't seem to find replacement parts. Everything is pointing me in the way of the turbidity sensor, which only measures water quality. Does this has a heat sensor in it? Is this worth replacing or am I wasting time and money? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Ian, the thermal fuse W10258275 in the control panel area does not involve the heating element in the bottom of the tub. The thermal fuse comes as a kit and all of the kit must be used. If i it fails then there is something overheating in the control panel area, usually its a component on the control board or where the main wiring connects to the control board. Read More...
Ed. February 02, 2022 for Model Number 665.13469K901 Dishwasher clean light remains on the control panel. I cannot turn back on, how do I reset or what should I replace ?
1 Answer Ed, it would be recommended that the user panel be inspected to identify if the control lock has been activated. If it has, it can be disengaged and the unit tested for operation. If the lock is not on, the clean light would need to be identified if it is flashing 7 times or not. If not, and none of the keys are operating, the failure would likely be in the main control WPW10084142. Read More...
Mark March 04, 2021 for Model Number KUDS03CTBL2 Please advise if the following confirms a failed Thermal Fuse: (1) Open circuit between fuse lugs (2) With a jumper is placed between the fuse wiring leads (fuse removed) the washer works fine. Can the jumper be left in place until the replacement fuse is received and replaced? BTW, my Model Number KUDS03CTBL2 does not have the wiring terminal but the fuse has the same lug configuration.
1 Answer Mark, This would confirm that the thermal fuse is faulty but would not be recommended to leave the jumper wire in place to run the dishwasher. Read More...
Jack February 27, 2021 for Model Number mdb7749awq2 Maytag Dishwasher. The thermal fuse just blew for the third time in three years. Can you tell me the degrees C this fuse should be and whether a high degree fuse can be used?
1 Answer Jack, the thermal fuse W10258275 would cut out at 86°C (187°F) and is normally caused by a component overheating. The wire harness would need to be inspected for any bare spots that could cause an excessive current draw, as well as inspecting the wire connections to ensure they are on tightly and not flared out. If the harness checks good, the motor (3-7O on the run windings [violet wire to the blue wire] and 6-10O on the start winding [violet wire terminal to the yellow wire terminal] when the wires are disconnected) and the heating element (10-30O) would need to be checked for the necessary resistance to identify if they could be causing excessive temperatures. The other components would need to be inspected for signs of overheating as well. Read More...
Gr January 25, 2021 I ordered this part to keep as a spare. But I accidentally dropped it on the concrete floor of my garage. Would the impact with the concrete affect the part? I think it fell from about waist height (top of my workbench). I noticed a slight rattle inside (but am not sure if it rattled from new). I know, weird question, but thanks in advance!
1 Answer Hello GR, a drop should not have affected it, you can test with a multimeter, the thermal fuse should have continuity. Read More...
Bobby January 25, 2021 for Model Number GU2275XTVY0 When replacing the thermal fuse (W10258275/AP4423189) why do you splice in the replacement instead of just removing the connectors at the fuse and replacing it? Seems this would be easier and remove an additional future point of failure with the splice.
1 Answer Hello Bobby, the manufacturer was finding that when just the thermal fuse was replaced there was a poor terminal to terminal connection from the fuse terminals to the wire harness terminals resulting in high resistance and a heat build up at the terminals and causing the thermal fuse to do a false trip, so the replacement fuse has factory-installed terminals with wires to prevent this from occurring. Read More...
Art July 13, 2020 for Model Number 665.13844K601 My dishwasher stopped working the other day. I thought there maybe a power issue as I was having trouble with some electrical outlets in the kitchen. When I plug it in I can hear a click in the control panel but no lights are turning on and it wont start. Could there be a short somewhere in the dishwasher?
1 Answer Art, If the control panel is dead the first thing to check will be the thermal fuse on the control board. W10258275. This should be closed when tested for continuity. Read More...
Garr May 30, 2020 for Model Number Whirlpool Mod GU2275XTVY3 Dishwasher Indicator lights on door light up, but dish washer will not start. I have replaced Door Switch with APPLIANCEPARTSPROS Door Switch kit, but new switch did not solve problem. Can you help?