ANYONE with a UGH! MAYTAG mdb7100AWB DISHWASHER, HELP!!

[a1tinkfans]

Hi

I think many moons ago there was a thread about the MAYTAG DISHWASHERS being RECALLED and Maytag came out to the home FREE to repair some part, something to do with a fire hazard needing to be repaired, wire related?? Well, I learned of it on BOARDS and called MAYTAG and got it repaired, OR DID I????

Well, here's my CURRENT dilemma:

AFTER the Tech came, who by the way was NOT from Maytag but some company they used locally(after Maytag canceled like twice because of backlogs), I started to have intermittent issues with "blinking lights" on the "electronic panel" Then it would just start working again, so I ignored it. I also noticed some condensation dripping, slightly from the vent area (which I had not seen BEFORE the fix) But I really didn't think anything of it.

TWO days ago, the flashing lights start and IT WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL!

So, finally the DH is home today (he has been on 12 hour rotations for at least 3-4 weeks) and I say. HONEY, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY (today)
CAN YOU PLEASE FIX THE DISHWASHER.

SO, he takes off front panel (to appease me, I'm sure) to see if perhaps something is loose (he happens to be VERY handy so what he says is usually right) and we (well really HE) finds:

A GASKET that was NOT attached where it was supposed to be which was around this vent area (which in turn appears to have caused condensation to escape and has CAUSED RUST on the electronic board AND then allowed a LEAK on back of unit to DRIP down the Inside/backside of the extra $150.oo WOOD panel I had placed on door (to match kitchen re-do, was on BEFORE maytag people came and was put on by a contractor) and there is a BROKEN missing Plastic piece that is also in the same area (allowing MORE condensation to ESCAPE and drip everywhere) where the Condensation is (NOW either HE/Mr repairman) BROKE it or it CAME that way because the "broken off piece" is not there and this is in teh sealed off area that is not open unless whole panel is removed!

My Dishwasher is FULL and I am so ANGRY and FRUSTRATED because the dishes are getting SMELLY at this point and LOOKS like I'll be taking them all out to WASH BY HAND, UGH!! DOUBLE ugh!!

So, ANYONE else have a similar issue with MAYTAG 7100 DISHWASHER and the BLINKING panel OR know a BLOG or BOARD where I can talk to someone/anyone about a possible INTERIM solution or fix???

Not even sure if this'll be under warranty now, and either way, I NEED a dishwasher to work sooner more than later so, MONDAY I'll call to COMPLAIN and ask for HELP, see what that gets me. In the meantime I cannot find paperwork the "repair" guy left me only my ORIGINAL booklet. MAYTAG is NOT on my GOOD LIST right now

THANKS for a place to V E N T!!!

 

[TENIA66]

Try Resetting By Pushing Heated Dry, Normal, Heated Dry, Normal.......then Run Cycle

 

[a1tinkfans]

Try Resetting By Pushing Heated Dry, Normal, Heated Dry, Normal.......then Run Cycle

Hi, sorry to be dense...

There is Nothing that says RUN but I guess you mean "to run cycle" and wouldn't that be pressing either "normal" or "lite" wash ??, ect.

I tried heated dry, normal, heated dry, normal and then lite cycle (also tried heavy cycle) but neither worked unfortunately!

?? did you mean anything different?

 

[TENIA66]

no i just meant to run a normal cycle so "start" maybe instead of run. when mine resets all the buttons light up, then i can start it over........

 

[a1tinkfans]

Thanks!


It didn't work but I really appreciate your help anyway!

 

[denisenh]

that rots! maybe if you cut off power at the circut breaker it will reset itself?

good luck! if i lived close by i'd hop on over there and give you a hand with the dishes at least.
then we could have a nice cup of hot tea afterward!

 

[a1tinkfans]

I agree, it DOES ROT and so does the SMELL coming from the STUPID DISHWASHER!!! (trying to keep some Humor!)

Thanks for the nice offer to help out, guess thats what I will be doing today, its just GROSS!! Tea sounds great, a NICE STEAMING CUP OF GREEN TEA!!


Tried the breaker, no go. What a LOVELY anniversary this it turning out to be, my DH just got called into work 5 minutes ago (an emergency so I can't really complain, HUGE bucks on a Sunday) maybe thats a sign that I'll be paying for a new dishwasher ???


Keeping it ALL in perspective here (breast cancer survivor ) ..........so many people in worse shape. Just such an inconvenience.
ENJOY the rest of your weekend everyone, I am off to do dishes!