Hello. My dishwasher won’t fill. After looking around, I read that the water inlet valve is a common culprit, so I ordered one from here and just put it on. The dishwasher still won’t fill.
Water is definitely getting to the valve, and when I took the old one off, the line to the dishwasher had water in it, so it seems the valve was okay.
Thanks in advance
Why not to check this switch for continuity? Also check for 120V coming to the water inlet valve while the timer calls for water.
Gene.
The following article on our forum will explain in detail how to run a continuity test – How to check continuity with Ohmmeter.
Gene.
Here is the parts breakdown
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/modelsearch.aspx?model=MDE5500AYQ
And here is a service manual
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16023110.pdf
If you cannot diagnose/clear it using the diagnostics then:
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.
If this does not fix it check the keyboard with a meter.
Just a good idea to make sure the keypad is good, if it is then odds are high that it is the control board.