Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - maytag jetclean dishwasher issues, help?
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kiddk1
12-10-04, 02:36 PM
my maytag jetclean dishwasher runs continiously and either stays stuck on the rinse or heat cycle, when I open the door the dishsoap is splattered everywhere, any ideas as to what could be causing this? Thank you.
kiddk1
12-12-04, 06:50 PM
anyone please?
kiddk1
12-26-04, 09:45 AM
I replaced the timer and still no solution. Someone please chime in. thanks
majakdragon
12-26-04, 10:43 AM
Hi Kiddk1,
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
This is not my field of expertise,however I will try to help.
Heating cycles are determined by the temp of the water. Dishwashers need 120° to 140° temperatures to wash correctly. If your water temp is below this then the heater will attempt to heat it to the correct temp if asked to. If the heat is asked for the cycle will be longer. If the heat cannot be supplied by the element due to wearout, breakage,no communication between the sensors, The dishwasher will keep trying to heat and therefore cause it to run until the heat asked for is satisified.
The soap left in the DW is probably the same reason. These soaps are designed to melt at high temperatures, usually 130° to 140°. If the water is not hot enough the detergent will not melt. Since most of us like to conserve energy by lowering our temps, the manufacturers have made partially disolved detergents in the form of Gels. These finish disolving at much lower temps.
try setting the DW to run an empty load with the heat turned off. Does the DW cycle as it should? Also check the temperature of the hot water supplying the DW. Is it within the reccommended limits?
If the DW cycles normally with the heat turned off then you probably have a bad heating element or the temp sensor could be bad.
You did not give the model number for your DW but these are things you can check without having to call a repairman.
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions.
Welcome to the DIY Forums.
This is not my field of expertise,however I will try to help.
Heating cycles are determined by the temp of the water. Dishwashers need 120° to 140° temperatures to wash correctly. If your water temp is below this then the heater will attempt to heat it to the correct temp if asked to. If the heat is asked for the cycle will be longer. If the heat cannot be supplied by the element due to wearout, breakage,no communication between the sensors, The dishwasher will keep trying to heat and therefore cause it to run until the heat asked for is satisified.
The soap left in the DW is probably the same reason. These soaps are designed to melt at high temperatures, usually 130° to 140°. If the water is not hot enough the detergent will not melt. Since most of us like to conserve energy by lowering our temps, the manufacturers have made partially disolved detergents in the form of Gels. These finish disolving at much lower temps.
try setting the DW to run an empty load with the heat turned off. Does the DW cycle as it should? Also check the temperature of the hot water supplying the DW. Is it within the reccommended limits?
If the DW cycles normally with the heat turned off then you probably have a bad heating element or the temp sensor could be bad.
You did not give the model number for your DW but these are things you can check without having to call a repairman.
Good luck and reply back if you have further questions.