Dishwasher will not drain. At the end of the cycle there is still soapy water at the bottom. I pushed the Cancel button to drain and it doesn’t.
Check if there is power to the dishwasher. What is the complete model number of the dishwasher?
Gene.
Hi Gang-
I have motor troubles! Over the last few weeks motor exhibiting louder and louder electrical hum (more like growl) during operation. Yesterday after one load of wash, a very loud humm, but no start. Motor start/run relay can be heard during start switch press. About 30 minutes later after a good internal vacuuming, it starts, nominal loud hum remains. I can back drive the motor with the drum so I’m thinking motor bearings OK, seem right?
I guess the real question is how do I get to this motor? I have the parts drawing so that can be referenced.
Thanks Much,
Prof. Maneuver
Yeah, that’s about as rotten a job as I expected. Somehow, my local parts guys said right motor is P/N 279787 which looks very similar from pictures. Would you change the belt while you were at it? The only thing I’ve ever done to this machine is a thermal fuse.
Thanks again,
Steve (aka Prof. Maneuver)
You are welcome Steve. The part number for the motor came up according to the model number you posted. It is a good idea to inspect all parts after you’ll take the dryer apart. If you’ll order them from APP then you should have them in one or two days.
Gene.
I would consider replacing the belt, idler and rear tumbler supports, while you have it open; just so you don’t have to go back into it any time soon. Also, it’s a good idea to thoroughly blow or vacuum out all the loose lint, while you have that kind of access.
Once again, thanks Magician and Gene! Great advice, this is a good forum. Will definitely go to town with the vacuum when that far apart.
Cheers!
Steve
I am reviving this thread because my search came up pretty empty for ideas.
Maytag MDB6600AWS installed 2004 with no issues except door handles and now this.
We use Cascade, Publix, Generic gel for several years with no issues until last week. Only fill one side of reservoir so I don’t think over soaping is problem.
Have heavy foam in bottom. Think about a kids bathtub with bubble bath after a rinse down
Only user issue of late is I found one half of a rigid plastic sipping straw. I have to believe the unit chewed up the straw down to half size. Would plastic shards / debris impact pump down enough to leave foam ?
If I have to tear down the bottom agitator spinner section, any suggestions before I ruin something ?
Hello,
There are two most common causes for foam and/or bubbles inside a dishwasher. They are: 1. spilled rinse aid or broken rinse aid dispenser and 2. hand washing detergent not rinsed completely after prewash or accidentally filled into the dispenser.
You can try to add 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to break the soap up and run the dishwasher a few times to wash it out. You also may want to use a product called [B]Dishwasher Magic[/B] to clean the sediments and sanitize the dishwasher.
Gene.
Gene, thanks for suggestions. I had not considered regular dishwashing or liquid handsoap finding its way into the washer as a problem. Certainly possible since we almost always are handwashing in the sink and in the automatic dishwasher.
We don’t use rinse aid so that shouldn’t be an issue.
I’ll see if it washes through in the next couple cycles and see where it goes from there.