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Question posted by davidtollaksen on October 28th, 2014

I Have Double Drawer Maytag Dishwasher. Top Drawer Keeps Popping Open.

My double drawer Maytag dishwasher top drawer (empty or full) will not stay closed. If pushed in to close, the drawer pops back out about an inch and gives a single beep. All works and washes if drawer manually held closed. What is going on? Drawer switch, sensor, ??? What do I need to replace?

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on October 28th, 2014 7:51 PM

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...maytag.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777. Table of Contents DISHWASHER SAFETY 1 QUICK STEPS 3 DISHWASHER USE 3 CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS 4 DISHWASHER FEATURES 6 DISHWASHER CARE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 WARRANTY 9 Dishwasher...of the dishwasher interior. WARNING You can kill or hurt you should experience a problem not covered in this high-quality product. DRAWER DISHWASHER USER ...

Owners Manual - Page 2

... event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Doing so can result in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of injury, do not smoke or use an open dishwasher drawer until inside cabinet opening. If the hot water system has not been used for use . ■ Do not operate the...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...washing. Store tightly closed no items are ... B C ■ Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from containers before starting a cycle. ■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in hard water, dishes won... that when the dishwasher drawer is recommended for use detergent. ■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Wash only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe." ■...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... a two drawer dishwasher model, each drawer has its own controls and can customize your dishwasher. ■ When the dispenser is started. You can run until the liquid reaches the FULL level marking. Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. ■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that hot water will give good...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. The dishwasher drawer can customize your dishwasher at least 3 seconds. To restart the drawer, open the drawer, press Start/Resume and close the drawer firmly within 4 seconds. If the Cancel button is opened during offpeak hours. You can vary as needed ). Anytime after wash cycle. Select...

Owners Manual - Page 6

.... IMPORTANT: Care should be taken when opening the drawer(s) and loading dishes while in the disabled... insert locks into the dishwasher drawers increases. 3. A. Large insert B. Gently push down on the Sabbath or...Dishwasher Features Your Maytag dishwasher may have entered the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode. 2. Place the insert end legs under the back base rack wire. 2. However, neither drawer...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... Asked Questions) to near freezing temperatures or is flush with the coarse filter plate. In the U.S.A., www.maytag.com In Canada, www.maytag.ca Dishwasher is not operating properly ■ Dishwasher does not run up to clean the cooled-down interior. Was the drawer closed tightly? Clean if needed. Vinegar is recommended. Do not use liquid...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... from your dishes and dishwasher interior will not affect dishwasher performance. Use a liquid rinse aid to allow proper water drainage? Plastics often need towel drying. Keep the rinse aid dispenser ...9632; Food soil left on the dishes Is the dishwasher loaded correctly? Wash by closing the drawer slowly. Does the drawer have excessive moisture. ■ Dishes are damaged during...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...Maytag designated service company. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on the left hand side of the upper drawer...single-family household use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by an authorized Maytag...YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND ...used for future reference. Please keep this User Instructions and model ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...open dishwasher drawer while someone grasps the rear of the dishwasher. You need to properly install dishwasher. ■ Contact a qualified installer to : ■ Slowly open dishwasher drawer until inside cabinet opening. Close dishwasher drawer... dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use an open flame during or immediately after use in a dishwasher, and keep them...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... models) M. 10 TORX®† screws (on a floor that will hold the weight, and in these instructions. ■ Have everything you need to properly install dishwasher. ■ Keep the dishwasher and water lines leading to meet all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. ■ Install the...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...drain connector of electric shock by a qualified electrician. ■ For a permanently connected dishwasher: The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipmentgrounding conductor...the counter, or be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the dishwasher opening. Contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug provided with a cord...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...valuable information on exterior of opening . 2. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from inside the dishwasher. Decide which dishwasher-to move and install dishwasher. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 2. ...hoses and electrical wiring as shown. Holes should be used. 7 Unpack Dish Drawer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to -counter attachment method ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... 33¹⁄₂" (85 cm) Tip Over Hazard Do not open dishwasher drawer until inside cabinet opening height from floor. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Measure cabinet opening . Doing so can result in death or serious injury. Using two or more people, place corner packaging on the floor...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... Left-hand side utility route Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before installing dishwasher. Failure to do so can result in upright position. : X 1.6 cm 1.9 cm 2.2 cm) :1" (2.5 cm...attach the wire to the front of the opening. Place dishwasher in death or electrical shock. Then continue routing the wire along the left -hand...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

..., remove disposer plug. Tighten clamp. A B C D ■ Slide dishwasher partway into position (figures C and D). Allow for access to the water valve under the sink. A B A. C. Connect water supply line to the electrical terminal box. 5. B. Connect drain connector to waste disposer. Slide clamp into the cabinet opening. Connect the drain hose using one of the...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

...hose and electrical wiring are not kinked. 13 Push in death, fire, or electrical shock. 3. A B A. Place drawer off slide rails. Reinstall electric box cover with... ground wire ground connector 4. Open bottom drawer. 2. Slide the dishwasher into dishwasher. 11 2 2 4. Check to 16 gauge dishwasher wire. Electrical Shock Hazard Electrically ground dishwasher. B. WARNING 5. Do not...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

... top of cabinet opening about 6" (15.24 cm). 2 1 3 1 14 Adjust legs. 7. If the mark is between two grooves, choose the groove that makes the trim strip the shortest. On a covered surface, cut the trim strip at the top of the frame flange height. Pull dishwasher back out of the drawer. Adjust legs with...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

11. Secure the Dish Drawers 1. A. Slide the dishwasher back into position in the cabinet opening. Attach dishwasher to lower cabinet mounting bracket. 3. Remove top drawer (same procedure as shown. 2. Attach dishwasher to the lower cabinet mounting bracket (installed earlier). Option 1: Solid surface countertop Attach dishwasher to upper cabinet mounting brackets. Option 2: Wood ...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

... and set top drawer on slide rails. 2 2 1 1 2. Push top drawer in death, fire, or electrical shock. 5. Do not use an adapter. In the cabinet under the sink, coil excess drain hose and wrap with a zip tie. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into position. ON OFF ON OFF OFF 6. Allow the dishwasher to follow these...

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