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Maytag Dishwasher Error Code F6-E3

Suds or air in pump

Suds or air in pump - too many suds, bowls capturing wash water, water leaking, overfill switch stuck, or drain hose check valve not sealing.

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Allow unit to fill and wash for 1 minute. Open door and check for excessive sudsing. Confirm using proper dishwasher detergent. Check for excessive rinse aid leakage.

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Suds or air in pump - too many suds, bowls

From Tech Sheet W15977572, p.24:

1.Allow unit to fill and wash for 1 minute. Open door and check for excessive sudsing. Confirm using proper dishwasher detergent. Check for excessive rinse aid leakage.

2.Measure drain pump winding resistance at connector J7 on the main control. Expected: 12 to 16 ohms at room temperature.

3.Back-probe the pump driver output under load. Verify the board switches the pump at 120 VAC during the drain portion of the cycle.

Part W10876537

Drain pump assembly

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