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MDB8979SFZ2 Maytag Dishwasher - Instructions

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removed and installed cords with screw driver
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Someone had used the wrong type of power cord
Recently bought a whirlpool dishwasher, the dishwasher was converted to a portable dishwasher and they did not use the cord application power cord so they machine was blowing our breaker, instructions were very simple and installation was easy!
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Jonathan from DOWNS, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dishwasher door had lost springback
1) Pull out dishwasher from under counter. 2) Disconnect spring located at the bottom on each side of dishwasher. 3) Using socket remove pulley wheels from each side at bottom. 4) Install new pulleys on each side. 5) Wind pulley cord around both wheels and attach to one end of the spring on each side. 6) Using pliers extend other spring end to lower frame of dishwasher on each side. 7) Open and close dishwasher door to test. 8) Replacement complete
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Peter from BIRMINGHAM, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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Broken plastic piece in door balance link kit
Watch video and followed instructions. Very easy!
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Pauline from FERGUS FALLS, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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Spot welds on track rusted and broke.
Pulled out dishwasher, removed 4 bolts holding the track to the dishwasher, replaced track and installed the 4 bolts. Pushed back the dishwasher and works like new. The new tracks are riveted instead of spot weld and will last longer.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Right Side
  • Raymond from WICHITA, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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The wheels would not roll.
Replaced the wheels.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Wheel
  • Bill from CYPRESS, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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When cycling through it would stop up to 3 times & have to be restarted.
Replaced door latch
Parts Used:
Door Latch - Black
  • Edna from WEST MONROE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The Door Leveler Nylon Cord assy broke
It was very easy.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Robert from Highland Village, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken cord on door balance
Very easy. I removed the two screws on the base plate, then the two screws that attach the washer to the cabinet, and pulled the washer out of its slot. I installed the broken side and closely checked the other side and felt it didn't need repairing. I put it back together and the door works very well.

Thanks,
Ted K.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Ted from Santa Clarita, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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No water was entering the dishwasher.
Disconnected the water hose entering and one electrical plug alone with one screw that holds the valve to the machine. Replaced the old with the new and it worked.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Joseph from WAKE FOREST, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Door of the dishwaher banged open
Pulled the dishwasher out and took the two door balance links off and put the new ones on and attached to the spring. It was very quick and easy
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • edward from sullivan, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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installer from lowes di not do it right, forgot to put scew in, instead he used shims, as usuall no more installs from Lowes
followed directions, a kid could have done it,
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Mounting Bracket
  • Joel from ROLLA, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Two wheels on the lower rack kept falling off.
Very, Very easy - watched the Installation Video highlighted on web page and the entire process took less than 5 minutes!
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Wheel
  • Linda from TRES PINOS, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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No water flow to dishwasher
Removed lower kick panel and there it was on the left hand side. Removed the waterline and removed the mounting screws. Disconnected the inlet waterline into the dishwasher. Removed the bad inlet valve and replaced in reverse order.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • michael from LUMBERTON, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Intermittent power loss
Remove power source, then remove old power cord.Run new power cord through existing opening ang attach to existing power box on bottom o f dishwasher. Install electrical leads and device ground. Reinstall cabinet bottom. Check out operation by running a cycle. All ok!
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Fred from SICKLERVILLE, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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