MDB8959SBS2 Maytag Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Ronald from SARATOGA SPGS, UT
- Parts Used:
- 8193983
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Spinner at the top of the dishwasher came off and would not stay on.
First of all I appreciate the instructions provided by this site when I selected the part I needed! The installation was so easy. I popped the end caps off of the top rack guides and removed the top rack. I reach in and popped the clips holding the top sprayer bar and gently pulled down on the sprayer bar enough to place the spinner button in the top of the sprayer bar. Then pressed the spinner on the bottom of the sprayer bar into the button I place in the top of the sprayer bar and reattached the sprayer bar to the clips. Put the top rack back on the guides and replaced the guide caps and it was finished. Easy fix thanks to this site great instructions!
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- Customer:
- Nick from Littleton, CO
- Parts Used:
- WPW10334457
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Pump motor would not start
I did not get to repair my dishwasher using the part supplied by Partselect.com. I pulled my dishwasher out and found that the connector had fallen of the capacitor during installation. Happy to say that I returned the part for a full refund minus the shipping. Have bought from them before, and will again
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- Customer:
- philip from racine, WI
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
replaced lower rack wheel assembly
watched video took less than 5 min to replace veeeery easy to do
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- Customer:
- Jim from NAUGATUCK, CT
- Parts Used:
- W11177741
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
water leak during wash cycle
I followed the video on the site and it worked perfectly!
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- Customer:
- Lois from HUDSON, NC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
pump not working
Looked on you-tube and it was so easy. Pump on bottom right. unplug pump and do a halfway turn. Plug the new one up and place the pump on, and turn halfway and its on. START your dishwasher
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- Customer:
- PAM from SISTERS, OR
- Parts Used:
- WPW10546503
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The small knobs wore off that hold upper rack on the "drawer" guides.
I watched online repair video for replacing the part. 3 different clips held the part in place. Video showed how to properly remove each clip & also how to put them back on once part is replaced. Video was immensely helpful because I was afraid I break something else trying o remove them! I ordered & replaced the part by myself without help from my husband. My daddy would've been so proud. :)
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- Customer:
- Dennis from AUBURNDALE, WI
- Parts Used:
- WPW10195039
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
water fill overflows at times
thought it could be due to the overfill control switch,so ordered one and replaced one in the washer. However, it did not solve the problem. Having a repair company coming to look at the dishwasher. Tipped the washer on its back and switch was readily accessable. Only had to open plastic covering over the switch, disconnect the wires and install new switch and reconnect the wires.
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- Customer:
- Scott from Miami, FL
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Factory crimped end of link cord pulled out of plastic fastner that hooks on door.
Removed 2 screws that fasten dishwasher to underside of countertop. Pulled dishwasher out from under the countertop for access to sides. Hooked link on door, threaded cord around 2 wheels, hooked spring to back of dishwasher, stretched spring and hooked to eye on end of link cord. I found it very difficult to hook spring to link then try and stretch spring to hole at back of dishwasher. Easier to pull spring and link towards each other and connect. Note: This link was actually different from the original. The plastic end that connects to the door actually hits the first wheel when door is closed but it doesn't seem to prevent the door from locking properly (old design was better). However, I shaved this plastic end to provide better clearance.
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- Customer:
- Briant from Byron, MN
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
There was no problem
I simply had to hook up the power cord to the dishwasher so i could plug it into the outlet rather than direct wire the appliance. Everything went very smoothly. Everything needed for installation other than tools was provided. Easy to follow instructions if you know a little about electrical wiring.
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- Customer:
- Charles from ELGIN, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10864081
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Leaking door seal
Pulled dishwasher out from under the counter, removed faulty seal, installed new seal. Easy to understand directions are on web site.
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- Customer:
- Kelly from KINGWOOD, TX
- Parts Used:
- W11177741
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Slow water drip on bottom side of door, both sides.
Pulled off old seal. Pressed into groove the new door seal. No parts required.
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- Customer:
- Dean from CHAPEL HILL, TN
- Parts Used:
- W11177741
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Leaking around door
Pulled off old seal found center of new seal and pushed new seal into channel that old seal came out of starting at top middle underneath the latch
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- Customer:
- Paul from FORT MYERS, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher would not drain properly due to broken impeller in the pump. Could hear and feel vibration thru pump body.
Followed the easy how-to video from PS. It was as easy as changing a light bulb.
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- Customer:
- Pat from San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10757217
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Water pump was not functioning.
We took off the old one by disconnecting everything and put in the new one an re-connected everything. Aligning the pump was a little difficult.
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The little ball bearings were droping into the bottom of the diswasher from the tracks.
I basically used the instructions provided with the "Your Order Has Shipped: email from you. It was quite easy. Thank You!.
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