MDB6601AWS46 Maytag Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Eric from Overland Park, KS
- Parts Used:
- WP99002588
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
humidity would seep out absorbing into the granite above
remove old seal, put in new - my 10 yr old could do it. Note - there is a white mark on the back of the seal indicating the middle so you can line it up when installing the new seal - makes it easier.
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- Customer:
- Helen from Camas, WA
- Parts Used:
- WP99002947
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
wheel axle broke on one of the 4 wheels that supports the top rack
I followed the directions in the dishwasher manual how to remove the top rack of the dishwasher, basically removing the stops on each side, and I set the rack on the counter. I replaced both sides even though one had not yet broken. To replace the part, 5 screws had to be removed; I used an allen wrench. The replacement location of the part was pretty obvious once the screws were removed. The inside of the plastic piece that was opened in the process of removing the defective part was dirty so I took some time to clean that out before attaching the new part. The actual unscrewing and attaching the new part probably took 10 or 15 minutes per side. It took a few tries to get the height adjusting lever to move freely before I tightened the screws. The rack works great now.
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- Customer:
- ROY from MERKEL, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10202535
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Water would not go to dishwashe
Took the dishwaher apart. Found out the float was damaged. Replaced the float and the float switch. Put back together
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- Customer:
- Alan from Austintown, OH
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Handle brock at latch hinge
A common theme you'll see thoughout the repair stories;
1. many broken handles at the hinge
2. TURN THE POWER OFF.
This assembly comes with the microswitches (which is not a bad idea to replace since they are electromechanical and will eventually fail). My only recommendation is to buy a couple of these handle assemblies because they WILL fail. I'm on my 3rd!
1. many broken handles at the hinge
2. TURN THE POWER OFF.
This assembly comes with the microswitches (which is not a bad idea to replace since they are electromechanical and will eventually fail). My only recommendation is to buy a couple of these handle assemblies because they WILL fail. I'm on my 3rd!
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- Customer:
- Gary from Owego, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP99002753
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Top washer arm kept falling off
Snapped out the old retainer, snapped in the new. Then snapped in the washer arm. Done. Works great.
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- Customer:
- Kristine from LaPorte, IN
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Handle broke
Followed the suggestions on PartSelect - took off the screws on the door; removed 2 screws on the assembly that held it to the door; disconnected switches (hardest part) - they seem to fuse on(or rust) from the moisture; took the new (much sturdier part than original) assembly and plugged in the switches; set in place; replaced the 2 screws, replaced the screws holding the door panel - Complete - works great! Here we thought we would have to get a new dishwasher!!!!
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- Customer:
- Harry from camas, WA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10192799
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishes not getting clean. Tear in the filter.
Removed the bottom tray. Removed the two clips in the top tray guides and removed the top tray. Removed the top spray arm and transfer tube by unclipping it from the top and at the back and then rotated it down and out. Removed the six screws around the upper pump housing and removed it along with the bottom spray arm. Removed the three screws holding the filter protector plate and removed it. Removed the two screws holding the accumulator / flow plate and removed it. Put it back together in reverse order careful to not over tighten the screws.
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- Customer:
- Mark from Aloha, OR
- Parts Used:
- WPW10153534
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
One of the wheels broke that holds the rack up.
I unscrewed the old rack adjuster assembly and screwed the new one on (this was after I took the rack out of the diswasher) -- I actually saved one of the old intact plastic wheels for future repairs.
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- Customer:
- stanford from Guilford, CT
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Plastic handle broke
I originally ordered the incorrect piece via the website, however when calling PartSelect to return the part they informed me that they could help me find the correct piece which they did. The correct piece arrived within 4 days. It was easy to install. The part works well. I'm very happy with the customer service.
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Wheels on left side of middle rack broke.
Initially ordered the rack adjuster assembly, not realizing that I would also need the adjuster lever and adjuster cover, too. This piece is NOT what originally came with our unit. The line drawing for part 17 shows what our unit looks like. That part has apparently been discontinued and we were guided by Maytag to order this substitution, which is actually a Whirlpool part. Thought someone else might want to know this if they happen to have the same series of Maytag DW as we do. It fits well onto the rack, however, the location of the wheels on the unit are different than the original which means that the middle rack now slides out of the dishwasher about 3" less than it used to, which is kind of a bummer. All that said, the repair was a piece of cake and the hubs on the wheels are now metal instead of the original plastic. . .I expect this part to last a good long while!
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- Customer:
- Michael from The Colony, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken dishwasher door handle (opener)
Unplug the power cable. Remove 11 torx fasteners holding the inner door panel. Remove two sets of wires from old opener and install the new door opener assembly. Replace all the screws. About 10 minutes with a power driver.
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- Customer:
- Jim from New Berlin, WI
- Parts Used:
- 6-917647
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dirty Dishes on the top rack
I noticed that the dishes on the top rack were not getting clean. While the dishwasher was running, I opened the door to see if the arms were moving/spraying and they were not. I cleaned the filter and checked the impeller and both were clean and not damaged. After looking how the top rack slides into the "flapper" I took it off to inspect it. It was missing the rubber to make the seal with the tube from the top rack. After replacing this part, the dishwasher is cleaning like new. Here is the part PS2340934 Docking Station with Flappers
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- Customer:
- richard from NAPLES, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dishwasher would not run because door would not lock
Removed screws on inside of door and replaced door latch, put screws back in and everything has worked fine.
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- Customer:
- LeRoy D from WAYNESVILLE, MO
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Latch loose
Remove inside cover and eight screws. Unplug two electrical connections.
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- Customer:
- Robin from FAIR LAWN, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WPW10130695
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken latch on door
Spent 1 hr following video. Difficulty was taking part apart & attaching new latch handle to latch assembly. Called PS tel support & spoke w/Breanna who was patient & tried her best to coach me. Sent photos to her via email to show what part looked like. Her boss discovered latch was attached upside down. Tried very hard to reattach in the correct direction. To no avail. Was advised to call Whirlpool tech. Instead, contacted handyman to complete repair.
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