Maytag MDB5600AW Dishwasher User Manual


 
5-32 16021814 Rev. 0 ©2002 Maytag Appliance Sales Company
Checking Valve Operation
No Fill
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove Support and Toe Panel. (See paragraph Front
Support and Toe Panel removal).
3. Remove wires from Valve Solenoid.
4. Perform continuity check across terminals of
Solenoid. If NO continuity is present, replace Water
Valve.
Alternate Test: Use Motor Test Cord hooked directly to
the Valve Solenoid. Turn water supply on
and plug in test cord. If NO water is
present, replace Water Valve.
Overfill
If Water Valve allows water to flow without power to Valve
Solenoid, replace the Water Valve.
NOTE: The Water Valve is a non-repairable component.
The only servicing required is to clean the Inlet
Screen if needed.
Inlet Screen
Sediment on the Inlet Screen can hinder water flow
through the Water Valve.
Cleaning
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove Water Valve from the Dishwasher (See Water
Valve Removal).
3. Remove 4 screws securing valve body to Water Inlet
Mounting Bracket.
4. Clean screen.
NOTE:
Make sure to reattach the ground wire to the
mounting bracket.
Air Water Inlet
The Air Water Inlet is located on the left side of the Tub,
and mounted to the exterior of Tub. Removal of the Air
Water Inlet requires the removal of the Dishwasher from
under the counter.
Removal
1. Disconnect power to the machine.
2. Remove the Air Water Inlet Cover located on the left
inside wall of Tub. Pull cover straight out to remove.
3. Carefully pull back insulation from the left side of the
Tub.
4. Remove rubber hose from channel in Tub, or slip off of
fitting on inlet.
5. Grasp upper portion of the Air/Water Inlet. Pull and
rotate the Air/Water Inlet clockwise to release it from
the Tub.
Service and Disassembly Procedures
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge
capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be
connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.