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Maytag MDBH979SAM1 undercounter dishwasher

Maytag MDBH979SAM1 undercounter dishwasher Parts

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  • Dishwasher Spray Arm Manifold for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part WP8268343

    Lower washarm parts diagram

    Dishwasher Lower Spray Arm Feed Cap

    Part #8268343

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  • Dishwasher Electronic Control Board for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part W10486463

    Control panel and latch parts diagram

    Electronic Control

    Part #W10352589

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  • Dishwasher Tine Tip Repair Kit (gray) for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part 4396840RC

    Optional parts (not included) diagram

    Rak Kit-gr

    Part #4396840

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  • Dishwasher Control Panel Seal for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part WPW10195007

    Inner door parts diagram

    Dishwasher Control Panel Seal

    Part #W10195007

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  • Dishwasher Sump Check Valve for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part WP8268375

    Pump and motor parts diagram

    Dishwasher Sump Check Valve

    Part #8268375

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  • Dishwasher Float Switch Base for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part W10873429

    Fill, drain and overfill parts diagram

    Dishwasher Overfill Standpipe Housing

    Part #W10195035

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  • Dishwasher Control Panel for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part W10811164

    Control panel and latch parts diagram

    Control Panel (black)

    Part #W10398669

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  • Appliance Touch-up Paint, 0.6-oz (metallic Oxide) for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part W10202939

    Optional parts (not included) diagram

    Touch-up Paint

    Part #4396603

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  • Dishwasher Screw for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part WPW10118464

    Upper wash and rinse parts diagram

    Dishwasher Screw

    Part #W10118464

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  • Dishwasher Leveling Leg Kit for Maytag MDBH979SAM1 - Part 8193716

    Tub and frame parts diagram

    Lever Leg

    Part #8524584

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

Choose a symptom to see related dishwasher repairs.

Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…

Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…

Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …

Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…

Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…

Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…

Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…

Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure…

Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dishwasher.

How to replace a dishwasher door latch assembly

How to replace a dishwasher door latch assembly

If the dishwasher door doesn't click shut, a broken door latch is a likely cause. Follow these instructions to replace i…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

A completely dead control panel often indicates that the thermal fuse on the electronic control board is blown; follow t…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dishwasher control panel

How to replace a dishwasher control panel

Learn how to replace a dishwasher control panel. Learn which tools and parts you need and get step-by-step instructions.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your dishwasher.

What's a turbidity sensor, and how does it affect wash quality?

What's a turbidity sensor, and how does it affect wash quality?

Your dishwasher’s secret weapon? A turbidity sensor. Find out what it does, how it boosts wash quality, and what to do i…

Dishwasher not drying dishes video

Dishwasher not drying dishes video

Find out why your dishes are still wet even after the dishwasher cycle has finished.…

Replacing dishrack rollers on Kenmore 587-series and Frigidaire dishwashers video

Replacing dishrack rollers on Kenmore 587-series and Frigidaire dishwashers video

It only takes a few minutes to get your dishrack sliding easily again.…

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