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Model: MDB7601AWS	Brand: Maytag	Age: 1 - 5 years
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dgmsam		#1 Posted : Friday, February 20, 2009 8:15:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		Recently our dishwasher hasn't been easy to start. I've been able to start it by pretending it was locked and holding the button for a few seconds and then it would start - the lock light wasn't lit. Now the locked botton is lit, but holding the button doesn't unlock it. I didn't know if I needed to replace the circuit board, or the push button control or it there was a simple fix. Thanks, Dave


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denman		#2 Posted : Saturday, February 21, 2009 5:05:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Here are your parts Model MDB7601AWS Here is the tech sheet and a service manual with operators manual http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/16026393.pdf http://www.servicematters.com/m...ibrary/docs/16021814.pdf First try to get rid of the lock. See page B-9 in Operators Manual Next thing I would try is disconnecting power from the unit for half an hour or so. Sometimes the electronics can lock up, the above may reset them Next try the diagnostics Next try cleaning the ribbon cable re:Control Panel RIBBON CABLE CLEANING Unplug the unit Open it up Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board. Clean the edge connector. If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive. Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here. Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates. Reconnect everything and give it a try.
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