Maytag Performa - Dishwasher Service Manual - 16010622

Nov 4, 2026

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Dishwasher service manual for Maytag Performa, issued 7/01, covering general electrical safety precautions and servicing requirements for qualified technicians. Provides an introduction to the loose-leaf, sectioned organization and a model list (PDB1600AW through PDB4600AW). Includes comprehensive troubleshooting and testing guidance: electrical equipment and voltage checks, water valve, wax motor, and drive motor tests, plus cycle and options diagnostics and detailed service procedures for door panels, dispenser mechanisms, vents, wire covers, and control panel barriers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Models Covered in This Manual

Section 1. Electrical Equipment & Testing

Electrical Test Equipment

Voltage Checks

Electrical Tests

Water Valve Test

Wax Motor Check - Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispensers

Drive Motor Test

Section 2. Cycle & Options

Timer Models

Microprocessor Models

LED Displays

Section 3. Electrical-Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical-Mechanical Checks - All Models

Will Not Fill

Overflows

Poor Water Circulation

Poor Washability

Will Not Drain

Continues to Drain

Poor Drying

Water Leaks

Noise

Will Not Start or Program

Field Service Tests

Section 4. Service Procedures

Outer Door Panel

Access and Toe Panels

Inner Door Panel

Detergent & Rinse Dispenser Mechanism & Reservoir

Vent

Wire Cover

Control Panel Barrier

MAYTAG | | | | --- | --- | | Maytag | | | Performa | | | | | | | Dishwasher
Service Manual | | | | | | 16010622
Issued 7/01 | | | | GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified service technicianfamiliar with proper and safe procedures to be followed when repairing an electricalappliance.All tests and repairs should be performed by a qualified service technicianequipped with proper tools and measuring devices.All component replacements should bemade by a qualified service technician using only factor approved replacement parts. mproper assembly or adjustment may occur if service or repair is attempted by personsother than qualified service technicians or if parts other than approved replacement parts areused.Improper assembly or adjustment can create hazardous conditions. There can be a risk of injury or electrical shock while performing services or repairs.Injury orelectrical shock can be serious or even fatal.Consequently,extreme caution should be takenwhen performing voltage checks on individual components of a product.PLEASE NOTE:Except as necessary to perform a particular step in servicing a product,the electrical powersupply should ALWAYS be disconnected when servicing a product. Further,this appliance MUST be properly grounded.Never plug in or direct wire anappliance unless it is properly grounded and in accordance with all local and national codes.See installation instructions that accompany the product for grounding this appliance. USE ONLY GENUINE MAYTAG APPROVED FACTORY REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. | | IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986(Proposition 65)
requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,and requires business to warn customers
of potential exposures to such substances. | | | INTRODUCTION The information presented in this manual is printed in a loose format and is divided intosections relating to a general group of components and/or service procedures.Each sectionis further subdivided to describe a particular component or service procedure.Anything of aunique nature has been detailed and labeled as such in the manual. Each page of the manual will be identified in the lower right-hand corner,and as new orrevised pages are published,the manual can easily be updated by following the fileinstructions on the cover letter of the supplement. MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL PDB1600AW* PDB2600AW* PDB3600AW* PDB4600AW* CONTENTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………i CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………ii SECTION 1.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & TESTING……………………………………………………………………………1-1 ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-1 Appliance Test Meter………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-1 VOLTAGE CHECKS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-2 Motor Test Cord…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-2 Grounding and Polarity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3 ELECTRICAL TESTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3 WATER VALVE TEST…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3 WAX MOTOR CHECK - Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispensers………………………………………………………………1-3 DRIVE MOTOR TEST…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3 SECTION 2. CYCLE & OPTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-1 TIMER MODELS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-1 MICROPROCESSOR MODELS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-2 LED DISPLAYS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-3 SECTION 3.ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………3-1 ELECTRICAL-MECHA

FAQs

Who is this manual intended for and what safety precautions are required?

The manual is intended for use by qualified service technicians with proper safe procedures, tools, and measuring devices. It emphasizes disconnecting electrical power when servicing, proper grounding, and using only approved replacement components.

Which electrical tests and checks are covered in Section 1?

Section 1 covers electrical test equipment, appliance test meter use, voltage checks, grounding and polarity, electrical tests, water valve testing, wax motor checks for detergent and rinse aid dispensers, and drive motor tests.

What troubleshooting topics are included in Section 3 for common dishwasher failures?

Section 3 includes electrical-mechanical checks and diagnostics for issues such as will not fill, overflows, poor water circulation, poor washability, will not drain, continues to drain, poor drying, water leaks, and noise, along with microprocessor-model-specific problems.

Nov 4, 2026

Uploaded by Noah