Hi All. Longtime lurker, occasional poster here. Hoping someone can help w/ this dishwasher problem.
When you turn the dial to start the machine the dial won't advance. Seems to me to be the timer, but what do I know.
If this is the timer can I fix it myself? I'm reasonably handy and can do most minor electrical jobs around the house. I once replaced the soap dispenser on a very similar machine to this without too much trouble.
The machine is a Maytag, model # MDB4800AWW
tia
Peter H
Try this site, it might help MLD
If you're getting power to the timer's motor but the timer is not advancing, the timer is defective and will need to be replaced. You can see the replacement timer for your model at the following link. (it appears to come with a new float but I don't know why)
Maytag MDB4800AWW Timer
Replacing a timer is not usually that difficult of a job, most reasonably handy persons should be able to accomplish it.
Dan O.
- Appliance411.com
Hello,
If not at all, possible timer for sure....proper power ( 110-120 volts AC ) to the timer motor but no movement = new timer.
Yes, with the power off this is a fairly easy job :) Inner dor panal comes off to access the timer assy.
Timer by your model#.....
jeff. Appliance Repair Aid
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