Repaired and still on the job!

[redcarpetdrew]

I was actually happy to save this one and keep her in her home. Well, maybe not too happy as I would have loved to take her to MY home! This Maytag reverse rack, belt drive Jet Clean dishwasher is in almost flawless condition.

WU901
090722LE

Born in March, 1983.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

A closeup of the console...

The top of the line model for her day, the machine wouldn't start any cycles. It'd just make a awful noise when any of the cycle buttons were pushed. The owner wasn't sure if it could be saved, but happily let me look it over.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The culprit!

The rapid advance motor on the timer was shot. The internal gears were not meshing, thereby not advancing the timer to any point. I was worried here as the parts for this little one are rather scarce. Funny thing is that the customer heard me repeatedly talking to myself, saying "I am NOT going to be the one to kill this little one..." LOL!

The Rapid advance motor is NLA! Arrggh! But then my supplier managed to locate 4-5 new complete timers. Still! Well, Gave my customer the est for a new timer and belt, which was a little less than a new CHEAP dishwasher and she agreed to fix it. YAY!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The new timer and belt all tucked in and ready to work!

This is where the Maytags keep their R/A timers, unlike the Kitchenaids who keep them crammed up in the console.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

And work they did. With that wonderfully pronounced sound of water being tossed around, decimating dirt like only a Maytag belt drive can. The condition of the rest of the unit should allow many more years of dishwashing satisfaction. Bless her, the customer put up with my taking pictures of (and drooling all over) the dishwasher with good humor. I even introduced her to the site so she may see what I posted...

Speaking of the condition of which, here's a few inside pics...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The inside closeup. The racks are flawless! I actually would have moved my favored MDB9150AWB out of the kitchen for this one.

Here's to many more years of service!

RCD

 

[appnut]

Ya Andy, a very happy customer. I hope she realizes how lucky she is she found you!!!

 

[supremewhirlpol]

That's a nice find Andrew! It's good that you encouraged her to keep her current machine. She will probably be more happier with it than a new one. Why is it called a reverse rack model?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Why is it called a reverse rack model?

That is due to the layout of plates in the top rack and cups, etc below, reversed from the way newer units have them.

RCD

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Oh I see..

 

[qsd-dan]

Should have told her it was a POS and not worth fixing so it could be "wooshing" in your kitchen right now, lol. It appears to have very little, if any, wear. Another one saved by the mighty Maytag Man!!

 

[bajaespuma]

Por Favor

" But then my supplier managed to locate 4-5 new complete timers."

Andy, would that supplier have a timer assembly for a Maytag Top-Loader portable dishwasher, model WP-600?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Give them a try...

Appliance Parts Company
(775)348-9090
they have multiple locations but this is for the Reno one. Most of the old nos is to be found in the Tempe, AZ. main store. I even managed to find a timer for my terq 741 dryer. Glen is the head honcho there and knows his stuff...

RCD

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Ken, what series is that wp-600? I have a lead. I'll send you email so you can call me...

RCD

 

[surgilator_68]

An honest repair man will not condemn something to get it for their own use.

 

[re563]

CONGRADULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

A true Maytage!!!!!!!! you are a very lucky man!!!!!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

An honest repair man will not condemn something to get it fo

Damn straight! I can joke around it all I want but there is NO WAY I'd actually do it... That kind of stuff ends up biting you in the butt one way or the other via Karma.

RCD

 

[surgilator_68]

You got that right Drew. And it does bite hard.

 

[duet83]

It looks great, and I bet it cleans great too.

I bought a rental in the mid 90s with that dw in it, but it leaked around the bottom of the door. Now my point of reference was BOL KMs or galaxy or BOL GE for the rentals.
When I turned on that Maytag for the first time, and the bottom panel was off, It sounded like a freight train running thru the room. I thought for certain there was something wrong.
I admit, I just simply spent the $175 and replaced it.

If I knew you were looking for one, I would have called and had you pick it up.