Maytag MDB8600AW Manifold, Docking Station, Lower Wash Arm, Service and Disassembly Procedures

Service and Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.

Manifold Docking Station

Water is supplied to the Top and Center Wash Arms through this tube via the Pump Assembly. The Manifold attaches to the Pump Assembly and runs vertically up the rear and along the top of the Dishwasher Tub. The Manifold is attached to the Tub with a clip.

Removal

1.Disconnect power to the machine.

2.Remove Racks, Stops, and Rack Assemblies.

3.Spread Manifold Clips located on the back and top of Tub.

4.Tip top of Manifold towards door opening slightly. Disengage the snap located on the bottom of the Manifold, locking the Manifold to the Discharge Housing .

5.Slide Manifold back and out of the Pump Assembly.

The purpose of the Docking Station is to seal the water flow to the upper rack Wash Arm.

Removal

1.Slide Upper Rack forward to gain access to Docking Station.

2.Spread sides of Docking Station and remove from Manifold.

	Lower Wash Arm
	Water is supplied to the Lower Wash Arm via the Pump
	Assembly.
	Removal
	1.	Disconnect power to the machine.
	2.	Remove lower Rack Assembly.
	3.	Loosen Wash Arm Hub and Pivot.
	4.	Lift Wash Arm out of Dishwasher.
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