[shloime]

Our float is detached from the lever actuator but the palnut is attached to the float. How do i attach the float to the lever?

[Gene]

Most likely the stem of the float is broken. Normally it just goes through and pushes the switch when there is no water.

The float

Here are the break down diagrams for the Maytag dishwasher Model MDB5000AWB

Gene.

[shloime]

I dont see anything broken Is the the float suppose te pull up the actuator lever to stop too much incoming water?

[shloime]

Is the float suppose to pull up the actuator lever?

[Gene]

The float pushes on the switch under the dishwasher when there is no water, causing the switch to close the circuit for the water valve.

If the float comes up with water, it releases the switch, causing the circuit to open.

Gene.