I tried to start normal wash, heated dry and Start… no lights.. However, in trying all options, delay will light and go from 2 to 4 to 6 and and Hi temp lights and sanitize and have been trying for several days. So there is power to it. We were thinking this morning of unplugging so as to reboot (similar to solving computer problems)
But am thinking the outlet is behind the unit… Can anyone help???
[quote=Tivnan;522442]I tried to start normal wash, heated dry and Start… no lights.. However, in trying all options, delay will light and go from 2 to 4 to 6 and and Hi temp lights and sanitize and have been trying for several days. So there is power to it. We were thinking this morning of unplugging so as to reboot (similar to solving computer problems)
But am thinking the outlet is behind the unit… Can anyone help???[/quote]
Tivnan,
What about the breaker in the breaker box panel ? If you want to start by a power reset, make sure you power off for 30 minutes, at least.
[LEFT]You most likely have an issue with the keypads on the control panel, you may want to consider that if the power reset doesn’t solve the issue.
Good Luck,
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Thanks, we shut the circuit breaker off and waited more than 30 minutes and same condition.. You mentioned a possibility of key pad problems.. How is that solved?
Tivnan,
You’d have to replace the control panel / keypad assembly, thats going to depend on the model and serial number, you forgot to post a proper model number.
It is a Maytag MDB-9… haven’t spotted a serial number. Is a new control panel expensive?:mad:
Sorry but,
Thats not a proper model number ( MDB-9).
It should be MDB four numbers, then 3 letters. and then the serial number.
The production tag should be located on the tub in the upper left hand corner, or the left side of the opening, when you open the dishwasher door.
My guess would be $100.00 to $150.00 depending on how eleborate the control panel selection is.
Yikes! I must be blind..
MDB8851AWB
10238675NA:)
[quote=Tivnan;522719]Yikes! I must be blind..
MDB8851AWB
10238675NA:) 
:)[/quote]
Tivnan,
Thats a lot better, Thanks
Here’s the part number and cost for the control panel / key pad assembly,
(click on the part number for additional information)
AP4323806
Good Luck,
Thanks Again
How much do you think it would cost to install this part? Am reading several people online who have had this happen multiple times..:mad: 
Tivnan,
It should only cost you the part and shipping, depending on where you live.
As for multiple failures of a new component, it can happen, but it is not the norm, proper installation , usage and cleaning is the most important part.
You say part and shipping would be my only cost BUT who would install.
I live in Woodbridge, VA 22192:mad: 
[quote=Tivnan;525734]You say part and shipping would be my only cost BUT who would install.
I live in Woodbridge, VA 22192:mad: [/quote]
Well,
You could attempt to repair the dishwasher yourself. Most people using this forum are “do it yourselfers” . We’ll be happy yo give you instructions and as much help as possible.
You could also contact a local servicer, after you get an arrival date or recieve the part, and schedule a service call to have him install it. You’re probably looking at $100.00 for his service call and labor rate for them to do it for you, but you’ll save quite a bit by orderring the part you need from AppliancePartsPros.com.