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MDB4949SDZ0 Maytag Dishwasher only drains when I hit drain button

Redfir7

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Nov 27, 2022
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Location
Spokane, Wa
Model Number
MDB4949SDZ0
Brand
Maytag
Age
1-5 years
Everything is clean and no clogs. When I hit drain, water quickly enters into disposal. Filters and everything are clean, but pump does not seem to drain the tub unless I manually do it at the end of the washing cycle.
 

jeff1

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Hi,

Just a thought.
Maybe no power to the drain pump during the cycle?
LINK> Control board
Maybe the drain pump is weak and not 100% draining on each drain out?
LINK> Drain pump

Would have to be investigated.

jeff sr.
 

Redfir7

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Location
Spokane, Wa
What should the multimeter read if functioning properly Jeff?

Also, the control board is near the same price as a dishwasher, hopefully not that:
 

jeff1

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When the drain pump is suppose to be draining out it will receive 120 volts AC.

jeff sr.
 
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