Expert: Eric Campion - 6/22/2007

Question
QUESTION: My dishwasher all of the sudden stopped working completely.  It worked fine earlier in the week, then went to start it today and nothing.  It seems like an electrical problem, don't know if there is a fuse in it or where it would be.  None of the maytag manuals on their site list this or have this problem in their troubleshooting area.  It was here when I bought the house, so don't have a manual, and can't see a model number.  But the previous owner installed it in October 2002 for $539.28.  Crossreferencing this and appearance on the maytag website, I looked through all possible manuals and found nothing.  I also reset all breakers in my box with no results.

ANSWER: Hello Larry,
  The model number is on the exterior of the dishwasher cavity.   It will say model number and serial number, I need the model number.   The door switches will stop power if they are not being depressed because the door isn't shutting perfectly or one of the switches has failed.   I would be looking in the latch assembly, if you have a meter you can test the door switches.   Thank you for your request, I will wait to hear from you, don't forget that model number so we can help.   Ann

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QUESTION: Ok.  I found the model number now.  It is MDB9150AWS.  I can't figure out where I might need to test the switches.  But it sounds like it makes sense.  The time before, I had to shut the dor a second time, and it started right up, like something wasn't connecting.  This time, it didn't work at all, but there were no problems whatsoever before, so I don't think there is a problem with the door lining up.

Answer
Thanks for the model number.  Separate the inner from the outer door and inspect the door latch assembly.  These are common failures on this model.  If you need further assistance, feel free to email us at sales@affordableappliance.com or you can visit our website at http://www.affordableappliance.com   Keep in mind we do stock 1000's of Major Home Appliance Parts both New and Good Quality Used.
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