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Maytag Dishwasher dispenser not dispensing soap
If your Maytag dishwasher is not dispensing soap, start with the dispenser parts themselves. The most common cause is a broken dispenser lever, which can keep the detergent door from opening or closing the way it should. Next, check the detergent dispenser cover for cracks or damage, then inspect the detergent container and dispenser lid for wear, warping, or breakage. If one small part inside the assembly is damaged and you do not want to take the detergent dispenser apart piece by piece, replacing the complete detergent dispenser is often the simplest fix. A failed control board can also keep the dishwasher detergent dispenser not working by not sending voltage to the dispenser, but that is much less likely and should be checked only after the mechanical parts. If your dishwasher soap dispenser is not opening or the dishwasher detergent door is not opening, look for visible damage first before moving on to electrical diagnosis. Enter your Maytag dishwasher model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact dispenser lever, dispenser lid, detergent container, control board, or complete detergent dispenser that fits your machine.
01 - Maytag Dishwasher Dispenser Lever
If the dishwasher dispenser lever is broken, it can cause the dispenser not to open or close properly. Inspect the dispenser lever for damage. If the lever is broken, replace it.
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02 - Maytag Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Cover
Inspect the dispenser cover for damage. If the dispenser cover is broken, replace it.
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03 - Maytag Dishwasher Control Board
The control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the control board, it might not send voltage to the detergent dispenser, preventing the dispenser from opening. However, this is not likely the case. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the control board
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04 - Maytag Dishwasher Detergent Container
Inspect the dishwasher detergent container for damage. If the detergent container is broken or damaged, replace it.
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05 - Maytag Dishwasher Dispenser Lid
Inspect the lid for damage. If the dispenser lid is broken or damaged, replace it.
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06 - Maytag Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser
If a dispenser part is broken and you don’t want to disassemble the detergent dispenser to replace the part, you can replace the entire dispenser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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