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Model: DWU9920AAE	Brand: Maytag	Age: 5 - 10 years
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WIFEISKILLINGME		#1 Posted : Monday, October 5, 2009 9:50:53 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		My Uncle, who is a retired appliance repair tech, suggested that I needed to replace the bimetal because of the problem described above. I will be darned if I can find the part listed on any diagrams. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have no idea how old the unit is as it was in place when I bought my home five years ago. J


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Gene		#2 Posted : Monday, October 5, 2009 12:21:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		There is no bi-metal release in this model. Instead it has a wax motor. You can find the troubleshooting instructions in the Service manual. Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAYTAG DWU9920AAE \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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WIFEISKILLINGME		#3 Posted : Monday, October 5, 2009 12:42:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Thank you for your time, Gene. I thought the wax motor may be the culprit, but was confused because the description seems to indicate that the wax motor is for the Rinse Aid as seen here: Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Motor, wax (rinse disp.), part number: AP4110779 There is also a part listed as a Dual Wax Motor Conversion as seen here: Part Details - WHIRLPOOL Dual wax motor conversion, part number: AP4009497 It would seem to me, having no knowledge about the workings of the dishwasher, that both of these operate the Rinse Aid. Am I wrong? Thanks, J


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Gene		#4 Posted : Monday, October 5, 2009 12:49:50 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Do not rush with parts until you read the Service manual. Gene.


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