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doug77494  
#1 Posted : Sunday, March 22, 2015 7:05:31 PM(UTC)
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Recently suds come from under the front door during the first or second rinse cycle using the Conserva wash setting.

Replaced both corner seals and door gasket; tub drains normally, both spray arms are neither split nor cracked; vent is clean / not blocker; float valve operation checked and confirmed normal; using Cascade dishwasher action packs; do not use rinse aids. Last time this occurred I opened the door when the suds started coming out - water level was normal, surface of water covered with suds. Although the detergent cup had not opened water had entered the compartment and the pack was mostly gone. Also note the fill cap for the rinse cup has been missing long before the suds leaking problem started.

Is there a different process between the rinse cycle and the wash cycle?

Thanks for any suggestions for how to correct.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, March 23, 2015 2:02:45 AM(UTC)
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Here is the operators manual.
http://www.maytag.com/digitalas...Guide%20-%20DU460-UC.pdf

By the sound of it you are putting the detergent pack in the cup that opens.
The manual says that in the Conserva cycle there should be no detergent in the cup.

If it is just suds then it is likely due to the detergent you are using.
Dishwasher detergent should generate minimum suds.
Also not using rinse aid may be dding to the problem.
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doug77494  
#3 Posted : Monday, March 23, 2015 5:17:01 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Denman,

Checking my Operating Instruction manual - the Conserva wash detergent is to be placed only in the main cup - the one with the lid. Have used this setting and detergent cup for years with no suds leaking from beneath the door.

The Cascade action packs package states the product includes a rinse aid and the 'power of Clorox'. Strange the suds exit from under the full with of the door, not just the central several inches where there is no seal. Will try a different detergent - hope that solves the problem.
denman  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 24, 2015 3:35:26 AM(UTC)
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My personal preference for a detergent is the old style powder.

It still does the best job in spite of all the advertising that manufacturers put out there.
At least that is my opinion and I am sticking to it.
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