Maytag MDB9600AWW, mdb8600awb, MDB8600AWW, MDB8600AWS, MDB9600AWQ User Manual

Technical Information- Dishwasher

MDB8600AWB MDB8600AWQ MDB8600AWS MDB8600AWW
MDB9600AWB MDB9600AWQ MDB9600AWS MDB9600AWW

Due to possibility of personal injury or property damage, always contact an authorized technician for servicing or
repair of this unit. Refer to Service Manual 16021814.

CAUTION

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All safety information must be followed as provided in Service Manual 16021814.

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To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dishwasher before servicing, unless
testing requires power.

Specifications MDB8600AW* MDB9600AW* Benefits MDB8600AW* MDB9600AW*

Power Source

Voltage AC 120 VAC 120 VAC Heavy Wash X X
Amperage
(Single Unit)
Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Light Wash X X
Motor
horsepower
Receptacle N/A N/A Auto Clean X X
Plug N/A N/A Drying System X X
Dimensions Features
Height−overall
Width 23 7/8” 23 7/8” *Sanitizer X X
Depth 23 1/2” 23 1/2” *ToughScrub™ X X
Weight
Un-crated 65 lbs. 65 lbs. *Extra Rinse X X

*On selected models only

15 A 15 A Normal Wash X X

1/3 1/3 Rinse Only X X

33 ½” to 35 ¼” 33 ½” to 35 ¼” QuietSeries 300™ X X

WARNING

Wash cycles 5 6

*160° Wash X

1-9 Hour Delay Start X X
Control Lock X X
Energy Star X X
Active Vent Dry X X
Finer Filtration X X
Hard Food
Disposer
Remaining Time
Countdown Display
Integrated Control
Panel
Angled Panel with
Microprocessor
Controls
11 Touch Pad
Controls
13 Touch Pad
Controls

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

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Component Specifications

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WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dishwasher before servicing,
unless testing requires power.

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Dishwasher Motor

CCW rotation only
viewed from shaft
end.

1/3HP
120V/60hz, 3.2 amps,
3250 RPM
Main Wattage, 285
watts
Start Wattage, 1115
watts
Control Board See Component Specifications/

Measure resistance from
ST5 (Motor Common – blue) to ST8

(Motor Main - yellow) ...........................

See Component Specifications/Motor
Connections for details.

Membrane Readings for
troubleshooting/pin-out instructions.

3 to 4 Ω

Water valve

120V/60hz, 7 watts

1.13 ± .10 gpm at 20­120 psi

Measure resistance from
J6 Pin 4 Aqua (Float switch) to ST4

Black (Common) .................................

1.1 k Ω
(This value assumes the float switch is
closed).

Vent wax motor

120V with 1/4"
actuation stroke
within 60 seconds

Measure resistance from J6 Pin 1
Purple (Vent) to ST4 Black (Common)

1.2 k Ω

Dispenser wax motor

120V with 1/4"
actuation stroke
within 60 seconds

Measure resistance from J6 Pin 3
Tan (Dispenser) to ST4 Black
(Common).

2 k Ω

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Component Specifications

!

WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect power to dishwasher before servicing,
unless testing requires power.

Illustration Component Test Procedure Results

Limit Thermostat

Close on Temperature drop @ 149°F

± 7°F (Temp) ......................................

Open on Temperature drop @ 164°F

± 4°F (Temp) ......................................

0 Ω = Closed

Infinite Ω = Open

Sensor/Thermistor

Heater/Heating
Element

120v/60hz, 650 watts
± 5% in air, 830 watts
± 5% in coldwater

Drain Motor

120v/60hz

10KΩ ± 3% at 77°F and 2.4 k Ω ±

6.5% at 140°F

J5 pin 1 - Orange (Temp) to J5 Pin 4 -

Red (Neutral) .....................................

Measure resistance from ST1
Red/Black (Heater) to ST11 White

(Common) ..........................................

Measure resistance from
ST6 Gray (Drain) to ST4 Black

(Common) ..........................................

See section “Motor Connections and
Diagram” for wiring contacts.

Infinite Ω = Open
0 Ω = Closed

16 Ω
(This value assumes the high limit
thermostat is closed).

25 Ω

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