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Maytag Dishwasher Error Code F8-E3

Drain stuck on

Drain stuck on - drain motor drive circuit on the control.

First step from the service manual

Unplug dishwasher and replace control. Inspect drain motor and connections for overheating/shorting. If evidence of overheating/shorting exists, replace.

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Drain stuck on - drain motor drive circuit on

From Tech Sheet W15917990, p.42:

1.Unplug dishwasher and replace control. Inspect drain motor and connections for overheating/shorting. If evidence of overheating/shorting exists, replace.

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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