Fixing a broken Dishwasher - Maytag 300 Quietseries

[@dwyatt9044]

I just did this today. After 8 months of doing my dishes by hand thinking I would have to buy a new dishwasher, I found this clip and knew if it didn't work what did I have to lose? I got my carpenter friend over who had the tools and together we fixed the washer in 20 min. It took longer to screw and unscrew the screws than to make the actual fix! Thank you for this KZbin! You saved me hundreds!

[@deansorgan]

The beauty of KZbin is finding saviours like you who are willing to share money-saving tips. This trick solved my Maytag QuietSeries 300 problems. The kids are SOOO happy they don't have to wash dishes by hand anymore!

[@tedowf]

Dude YES!! Cutting that ribbon worked! My panel had no power and wasn’t working at all. Followed along and cut the 2mm off the ribbon and were back in business! Thank you for making me look like I know what I’m doing!

[@kirkden71]

So I still have this dishwasher, probably over 12 years old…it went out recently. Looked to see what prices were out there for a new…quite expensive. This 15 minute solution saved the day! Thanks!!

[@danielmielke7261]

Thank you. The touch panel was completely dead (didn't respond at all). Having nothing to lose, your video encouraged me to try something different. I trimmed the ribbon without removing the actual touch pad - but still no change. I then decided to lift off the pad; and *presto*, it came back to life. Saved me the time and effort of looking for a replacement. It seems this model was vastly distributed as there are many being re-sold via Kijiji on a regular basis. The one I have is actually the second one I bought used for $40 in a successful effort to fix this same problem (oddly unresponsive touch pad).

[@mikeb6572]

Thank you. Fixed income.Just spent more money than I have getting car fixed. Property tax just came in the mail. And then the dishwasher starts to die. Or so I thought. Something had to go my way. Your video was very helpful.

[@barrypletch975]

WOW! Woke up this morning with this problem - Monday of Thanksgiving (Canadian) before my parents are arriving for dinner. I just went straight for the snip - less than 5 minute fix. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@hddolginoff]

Thank you for posting this. I used your video with a minor modification. Instead of trimming the end of the cable, I burnished it with a Pink Pearl eraser and then cleaned it with isopropyl alcohol. It works now. My unit is at least 16 years old.

[@richarddemerse2277]

Worked like a champ! All I did was remove the ribbon connector from the board and trim with scissors. Put it back and everything works perfectly. It Even eliminated the dreaded "9" on the display panel. Great video. Didn't purchase anything. Saved me $ and frustration.

[@lindadewlaney6629]

Just fixed my dishwasher!! The dishwasher is about 15 years old and the lights stopped working a couple years ago, but everything else was fine. Today, the start button stopped working, so I Googled "Start button doesn't work on a Maytag 300" and found this video. Watched the whole thing twice, then read all the comments. Unplugged the power cable under the sink. Found my groovy screwdriver set like the one in the video, took the door apart, checked the electronic control board and it was OK. I pulled out the ribbon cable, cleaned off the tips with alcohol and a pencil eraser (didn't trim it right away) and reinserted it into the proper place. Figured I could go back and trim it if cleaning didn't do the trick. Reassembled the door, plugged it back in, crossed my fingers, pushed the start button, and voilà -- heard that familiar sound of a once-again working appliance! The lights still do not work, but I really don't care -- I haven't ever really used the alternative wash cycles -- the "Start" button is all I need. Thanks so much for taking the time to make and post this six years ago!

[@moeynola6747]

Same here I did what your comment suggested before clipping the ribbon,clean the ribbon ending with alcohol..I haven't checked all the buttons yet but the 2 most important ones I use are the heavy load and start button are now working again.

[@dessertman1181]

Being handy and working through problems saved a lot of money you’re a smart man all the best

[@ChaosKayKay]

I'm a single lady and this video was so short & clear I tried it myself and it worked!

[@unverifiedapk]

Fantastic this worked! Glad it did too because they don't sell the control panel anymore. Just FYI for anyone else following along in the future before doing anything else just pop open the control board and unplug the ribbon cable. Pull the connector all the way open and push the ribbon all the way in, then push the connector close to lock it in place. This fixed it for me so no trimming or peeling adhesive needed!

[@mikageng3289]

This is what I needed to know, and very grateful for sharing this info! For me, I didn’t start fixing right away, just because I was not confident enough to handle all of this. Meanwhile I washed dishes manually, and kept the dishwasher‘s door open for about five days. Surprisingly, it works now!! I guess drying the door helped! Hope this helps.

[@stefanoetter5305]

This worked for me and it has been running fine for 5 years since.

[@EpfC_twpc]

Thank you. This video saved me loads of time and money. Thanks to your effort, I didn't even have to take the connection to plastic panel apart, just use tape (solution to everything) to hold it up and went straight for the control box. Did not have to remove the panel either. Also, I simply cleaned the tip of the connector. There is a lot of oxidation. I used a pencil eraser to clean it. But I would recommend a electronic contact lubricant cleaner (from auto store). Do not clip off the end of the connector, you may cut too much and leave too small off an area to make contact. Nevertheless, it's a great video.

[@Kristina-qt7qy]

Thanks for your tip!!

[@TheHockeyFamily7]

Thank you so much! This was not only clear, but solved the problem. I was not sure if I needed a new motherboard, or a new panel, assuming I could find one. As you know they are not cheap. I have always kept equipment working for many years after they should be, and this time I was at a loss until I saw your video. It worked, and I am extremely grateful for your posting of this solution! Thank you again for your generosity to share!

[@Kab695]

Fixed my Maytag QS 300 Perfectly. Exactly like in the video; just cut 2mm of that ribbon off, put it back in, put dishwasher panel back on, and all buttons work. MAN, that is fantastic (and really fast and easy).

[@kathyyoung1774]

God bless you! I am going to try to replace the broken latch on mine. Thanks for showing me how to open it! Outstanding video, efficient and quick! High praise! I get frustrated when someone starts a how-to video by showing off the cat or dog or children or whole back yard and then says, "Okay, so ..." and gives his life story. We don't want a relationship. We want instructions. Yours are excellent! Thanks so much.

[@stripecatflippangitnamecha8721]

Does yours turn on at all? mine right now no lights or power.

[@kathyyoung1774]

@@stripecatflippangitnamecha8721 No, the door latch is broken on mine. It will not turn on unless the door is latched (which makes sense). I haven't had the energy/physical ability to fix it recently. If I ordered the door latch and took apart the door and replaced the latch, and reassembled the door, it should work. (I'm 80 and recovering from 2 surgeries.)

[@stripecatflippangitnamecha8721]

@@kathyyoung1774 Thanks I need take a look mine

[@karens8458]

Thanks so much for your video! The connector was loose. We trimmed it anyway, reinserted it and the dishwasher seems to be good as new! It’s 10 years old so I thought it was toast. Hoping for a few more years out of it. It’s been a good dishwasher.

[@mrmawf1564]

You rock man. Tried cleaning before snipping and it didn't work...but the snip was successful. 👍

[@chris24gone]

i didnt have to cut the cable, just disconnecting/reconnecting the cable seems to have worked! i would not have taken it apart if i didn't see your vid. thank you! saved me $135

[@bboymouse4270]

this worked for me! replacement part is in the ~$150 range so I was probably going to get a new unit since this is old, thanks!

[@2LEGIT2QU1T]

This actually worked. I was a bit doubtful. If you have the same symptoms with your washer, I’d try it! Don’t even have to take all the panels off. I just did the 2mm cut as seen and plugged it back in then replaced the major panel screws

[@dvbdvbdvb]

yeah, when I did it I had no idea this would work, and I actually doubted anyone else would be even interested in this solution. glad it worked!

[@cdog105]

This worked brilliantly! I had some buttons that didn’t work quite properly or reliably and snipping the cable fixed that! You don’t need to take apart all the way to end...just until you free the ribbon cable for the front controls. Save yourself $140!

[@dr.chadblaker8580]

This is perfect. The whole job took less than 15 min. ! Thank you

[@riproar8175]

Had to order a new control panel. It's an extremely easy repair, but the video just helped confirm. Thanks for posting this!

[@MarshallTracy]

Dude thanks a million you just saved me 135 dollars with snipping off the end of the ribbon cable for the touch panel.

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Glad to help, my unit is still working great! :)

[@cavemanjoe7972]

​@@dvbdvbdvbIs it still working? Just curious because it's been 7 years since you did it and I'm doing this tomorrow on my identical unit. It came with the house and worked fine for a year, so if it can last any longer, that's definitely a win.

[@dvbdvbdvb]

@@cavemanjoe7972 I did replace my dishwasher two years ago but it was working when I removed it. It did had a crack on the cover plastic but unrelated to this fix.

[@heathersellors5154]

Thank you! My panel went dead and I was sure I would have to replace the whole unit as replacement part no longer available. Careful first timers the insides have sharp edges.

[@Geoff240ti]

Another old dishwasher fixed in 2021! Made my day!!

[@joshuascott-fishburn504]

Great video, good idea, and a perfectly fine fix for my Maytag Quietseries 300. Thanks for helping me save a lot of money!

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Great tip for fixing any ribbon cable connection. For other possibly corroded electronic connections use a spray electronic connection cleaner, but for best results, use the full strength Deoxit brand of this cleaner. For any connection exposed to moisture, dielectric grease from your local auto parts store works wonders in protecting them from further corrosion.

[@zacharyhancock2031]

Worked like a charm. I'm not even that handy and I thought it was super easy and the video was very efficient! Thank you!

[@irisMgicWorld]

Thank you so much! I did exactly what you did and cut a slight piece of that . At first it did not work, but i dry that for 1 night. It works!!

[@timpickel3664]

It worked like a charm for me. All I had to do was cut a bit off the ribbon. Puts off buying a new dishwasher for a while. Thanks.

[@CommonJoeHunting]

Bro.. This exact model is my third dishwasher. It’s had this problem for 6 years. It started doing this in less than a year. I swore I’d never buy another dishwasher again. I mean, I married one, right? 🤭 I’m going to tear into this thing today and see if this is the fix. Thank you!!!!!

[@kimfarley6460]

Thanks for the video. I snipped the ribbon cable and now my control panel works.

[@staick20]

Just did it, it worked amazingly. I can't believe that it does, but it does.

[@typhoon320i]

I just did this. Looks like it's working so far. Thanks.

[@masterraven83]

I had the same problem and sure enough this resolved the problem as well. There was no apparent wear to the cable and simply snipping the end of the cable was the trick. I assume the connection leads corrode over time.

[@gerbmcderb8048]

Fix worked amazing, thank you! Funny thing is, I guess I jostled something around and now the display is broken 😅 but hey, the dishwasher wasn't working at all before so either way I'd say it's a massive improvement!

[@TPFBing]

Great video I appreciate the editing to be a quick to the point video made my day

[@thelifeofguyon]

Just fixed my dishwasher by doing this! Thanks a lot!

[@dunamon]

This video is great! Why doesn't everyone speed up the actual repair process like this one does? My quiet series control panel has been changed before and is out again. I will take a closer look at the panel and especially that trick you did with cutting the ribbon on the start button panel. Thank You for a great video!

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Before cutting anything check the symptoms are similar to mine, I did it because I could not find -visually- any other issues with the unit. I like speeding up all my videos so people don't need to waste 30 minutes to find the answer.

[@tonytone2349]

Wow what a trick. Worked like a charm! Thank you

[@peterpoulimenakos5718]

I tried this too and it did not work for me. What did work was scrapping all the little pin contacts on the ribbon cable with a sharp metal pick and using some contact cleaner (regular rubbing alcohol). You may want to update your video with this info as I feel that cutting the end of the ribbon cable did nothing for me. I suspect the act of just cleaning the ribbon cable contacts and re-jacking it was enough to get the dishwasher going for some of the people who commented success with your technique.

[@moabmoreau]

should've read this before snipping the end off.

[@jessicad2602]

Thank you! Trying this since this part is no longer available. What do I have to lose?

[@jeffm9227]

Nice! I'd probably not even bother to pull the glued face plate off. Just try trimming the end of the cable and see if it fixes it. If it doesn't, then you probably need to replace the control panel. Unfortunately in my case after I trimmed the cable NONE of the lights would come on the control panel (only a few did before). I pulled off the face plate and noticed staining on the end of the ribbon cable. My guess is water leaked behind the plate and managed to corrode it. Oh well. eBay appears to be the cheapest place for replacement parts at the moment. $120 compared to $157 on Amazon. Still cheaper than a whole new washer.

[@moabmoreau]

yeah, none of the other lights are coming on now. but the dishwasher is running!?

[@rudyvalle]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. I liked and subscribed immediately after watching it.

[@ericpostal5556]

Thanks, followed all of these steps, and it worked!

[@pruggaber]

Apparently this brand has been under recall for fire hazards since 2010. The rinse container can leak into the control panel burn out the ribbon and cause a fire hazard. This would explain the many other users who have had the control panel stop operating. This dishwasher was in my house when I bought it back in 2012 however Maytag/Whirlpool whatever they call themselves made no attempt to contact me concerning the recall. I'm glad a such a big cooperation cares about my survival.

[@thomasdgillespie477]

The 2 mm piece I cut of the strip did not have that "DH" sticker on it. But it was the same strip you had on the video. I also didnt remove the sticky label of the control panel, because the strip was accessible. I dont think this made a difference. And there wasn't any evidence of water leakage.

[@jefferyneilhemenway5579]

Awesome video man! Saved me 140 bones! You can have my woman!

[@Threeecent]

The plastic lip at the bottom of the door of my unit is partially loose. It doesn't seem broken but came loose again a day after I pushed it back in. It seems to come loose when the door is fully extended. Is there some type of retainer that is broken?

[@tomkubica8137]

Great video. What is the year and model number of your Maytag dishwasher? Mine looks exactly the same but the tag with the Model and Serial number came off. Need the part that you fixed by clipping the connector. Do you have the number for that? Thank you.

[@davidvogel9362]

I remember when I did mine a while back ago. Didn't realize the plugs for the handle were 110v holy smokes. It only took me two or three times be for I unplugged it.

[@electriciandallastx9182]

Thanks for the concepts you have contributed here.

[@JustSayin84]

Ribbon cable = common failure. The ribbon cable can be removed from the button control also. It’s just adhered in. I found a type “b” 18 pin 1.25 pitch ribbon cable for $6 on eBay and it repaired mine. Maytag will b.s. you on the phone and say you need the whole unit.

[@user-bx5rq4es9v]

You can use a pencil eraser to clean those cables to. Don't need to cut it.

[@armandozapata2173]

Thanks so much, it worked after snipping the cable!

[@pamelabrisco8095]

What if the sticky end of that ribbon has become disconnected from the control panel and doesn’t restick?

[@cavemanjoe7972]

There is no sticky end of the ribbon.

[@braddugan4626]

cutting off the end of the ribbon worked for me !

[@LoveMeSomeTrueCrime]

Great video, I wish that trick worked for me! I think the ribbon is too damaged already.

[@tombstonefpv9053]

Unfortunately mine has a connector on the end of the ribbon cable, so no snipping for me, and $250 for a new control panel.

[@enChristos23]

Seems like an awesome fix but the cable on my dishwasher has an end with plastic clip with holes to plug in the pins from the control board. I don't see a way to trim the cable in my situation, unfortunately.

[@pats2462]

Help! I’ve taken my dishwasher apart...in full disclosure, this is the first time I’ve ever attempted anything like this so getting taken apart was a bit of a moral vicory! It’s gone perfectly until the 1:18 second spot in your video. Mine doesn’y have the DH on the thing you disconnect & I can’t tell if mine comes out or not. Doesn’t seem to have much give. Thoughts??? Love your video & hope I can get this. THX!

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Do you have a cable that goes from the front panel to the board? Pull it out with patience, it should come out right off but if can actually also pop out if you have a connector. I don't know if you have the exact same unit or a different one, good luck!

[@incognito6675]

AWESOME!!! Thanks for posting.. Very likely my exact same problem!

[@anthonymoran525]

Me gusta el mate que tenes!!! Gracias jefe!!! Lo atamo' con alambre, lo atamo!!!

[@jennifertran978]

So amazing . Thank you very much for your video

[@briennaasher26]

I just bought a house with one of these and trying to figure out the function of all the flips and clips

[@jeffreymom2516]

This worked and was super easy!

[@danm3188]

So... if you're just trimming the end of the cable to try and get a better connection, you don't need to removed the control panel at all. Right? Also, instead of cutting it, why not just try cleaning the cable connectors with some steel wool or similar? Maybe even some contact cleaner. Better in the long run than just cutting off bits of the ribbon cable, especially if you need to do it more than once.

[@dvbdvbdvb]

When I started I was not sure what the issue was, if you suspect a similar issue then you can probably jump ahead

[@jmmondry]

Anyone know if the rubber lip on the bottom of the door goes over or under the plastic ribbon in the basin?

[@daviddecotigny7184]

Thank you, it's amazing but it worked!

[@timrandall4659]

Did you find just the touch panel? The only part I can find it the entire plastic and touch panel together.

[@dvbdvbdvb]

As far as I know they sell them together.

[@TimDaul]

genius, im going to try

[@simplycurlyde]

Unfortunately it didn't work for us. I think it's dead. As much as I hate to, because I really liked this one. It has a 3rd rack, on the bottom, for baking dishes & pot covers and they don't make them like that anymore . Well, it was worth a try. My husband even put on a new computer board. I guess, after all it's 23 years, it's had it's time and time for a new one.

[@jannielprify]

gracias hermano por tu ayuda.ya funciona perfecto

[@pamelaobrien1154]

Thanks. Totally worked!

[@adam91376]

Wow man you move very fast

[@Raffuentes030999]

thanks a million!

[@karenbruner2108]

SAVE A LOT OF MONEY with this fix. SAVE EVEN MORE TIME and Go straight to his fix. After unplugging power and removing the interior panel, look at 1:16. Just unscrew the one bolt for black cover to reveal the ribbon (leave the two that attach black box to the door). (Skip to 1:22) Slide the white plastic cover away from electronics board before pulling ribbon. In video you can see it move as he pulls the ribbon. If it does not have the DH label (like mine) just pull the ribbon similar to what you see in the video. Do NOT cut the ribbon. Clean the contact end as mentioned in several comments (I used a pencil eraser and wiped clean with rubbing alcohol on a face pad/cotton ball). Thread or slide the ribbon back into the connection and slide the white plastic cover toward the electronics board to make connection tight (critical for good contact). Replace black cover over electronics board. Replace interior panel and plug in dishwasher. I did this abbreviated procedure and did not gut my dishwasher like in the video. I am up and running. It was a fast and very inexpensive fix. If this doesn't work, then try trimming the ribbon. I think the connection was just needing to be refreshed. THANKS for the idea. I will bill my wife for my service call and labor. Who knows if I will get paid or not.

[@SuperR55]

Worked for me!

[@TedFeight]

Thank you!

[@json3000]

This worked once then went back to not working again. So frustrating

[@caelwalker4472]

Yes!!!! Freakin awesome

[@ericwright3382]

Did he really peel off that panel, just to trim off a bit, and then put it all back together? Haha. Just kidding, I am trying the solution to connect pins 6 and 10 to a switch through a 10K resistor... just so I can 'Start' a cycle.

[@thomasdgillespie477]

Hey Man...I just tried the idea as you posted, spent about 40 minutes.....It didn't fix the problem like I thought it might. The only light that lit on the panel was the "instant wash". It would light up for about 2 minutes, then the whole washer went out. Now nuttin' works. Oh well, at least I gave it a try. 😕 Looks like it will be the whole control panel after all. Any other suggestions? The Motherboard appeared okay. Anyway of testing that? *Maytag Quiet Series 300, Model MDB6601AWB*

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Thomas D. Gillespie then there is probably something else wrong with your unit, I would check all electronic components and verify there is no water leak to the controller. There are some problems you will not be able to fix, in my case the plastic was broken so I finally replaced the unit. Let us know if you find out what is wrong.

[@mrbrown30238]

my maytag quiet series 300 dishwasher stuck on auto clean

[@Coolpleck]

same for me, I did the trick and it still doesn't work. I wash my dishes on auto clean, no choice

[@mrbrown30238]

@@Coolpleck if it helps mine still works after last post 2yrs ago but Im going to upgrade next yr..get the new hotness.lol

[@Coolpleck]

@@mrbrown30238 hahahaha same here, I'm moving out so the dishwasher on auto clean will stay here lol. Their choice then. Nice new dishwasher btw, lol

[@LayLay-fq8sd]

How do I fix my dishwasher because it keeps on running and the buttons won’t work at all

[@LuminousLifestylez]

Are you drinking mate ?

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Johnny Rodimus yeah!

[@UyMr.K]

Uruguayo eh

[@dvbdvbdvb]

Argentino pero casi...

[@UyMr.K]

Arriba hermano, mañana voy a probar tu técnica.

[@paulkeating2049]

I wish I would have seen this $650 ago. 😐

[@dvbdvbdvb]

it is still a temporary fix, I got another two years from it before the plastic cracked and I had to install a new one

[@SlothLoveChunk14]

Found a new fix! PUNCH THE CONTROL PANEL ENOUGH TIMES….those connections WILL remake themselves :)

[@dvbdvbdvb]

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