Parts for MDBS561AWB3 — Maytag Dishwasher

We found 30 parts confirmed to fit the Maytag Dishwasher MDBS561AWB3.

Compatibility table

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: 6919840 (Touchpad Control Panel), 6919839 (Touchpad Control Panel), 99002614 (Dishwasher Rinse-Aid Dispenser Cap), WP99002614 (Rinse Aid Knob), W10834433 (Door Handle Latch - black), WP99002598 (Dishwasher Door Spring), 911856 (Clamp Spring).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: W10273414 (Heater), W10117748 (Dishwasher Insulation), 6919963 (Dishwasher Pump and Motor Assembly), WP99003317 (Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Assembly), 99002852 (Injection Hose), WPW10117748 (Dishwasher Door Insulation), WP99003446 (Dishwasher Door Cable Link), WPW10120019 (Sensor, Turbidity), W11082871 (Water Valve), WP99002659 (Dishwasher Wash Impeller), WP6918873 (Dishwasher Silverware Basket), 72032 (Touch-up Paint - Black), 72017 (Touch-Up Paint - White).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The dishwasher won't start, or stops mid-cycle, unless the door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the door latches. No click, or a visibly worn or broken latch or strike, points to this part.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: WP99002837 (Door Latch Handle - white).

Filtration and spray system

Symptom: Dishes come out with food residue, spots, or a cloudy film, or you notice leftover debris in the tub bottom after a cycle.

Check: Remove and rinse the filter assembly under the tub, and check that the spray arm spins freely and its jets aren't clogged -- these are the first things to check before assuming a pump has failed.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: W10166788 (Dishwasher Filter Support), WP99002654 (Wash Arm Cap), WPW10192799 (Dishwasher Accumulator Filter).

Water inlet and drainage

Symptom: The dishwasher won't fill, or dishes come out with standing water still in the tub bottom after the cycle ends.

Check: Check the inlet valve's screen filter for sediment, and check the drain pump and drain hose for a clog or a jammed object -- a piece of broken glass or a bottle cap is a common culprit.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: 4396897RW (Sears Dishwasher Fill Hose), 8212486 (Sears Dishwasher Fill Hose, 10-ft), 99002652 (Dishwasher Drain Hose), W10278635RP (Fill Hose).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A dish rack, spray arm, or wash-motor component isn't turning or sliding the way it should.

Check: Check that the part in question turns or slides freely by hand, and look for a cracked, worn, or seized point where it should pivot or roll.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: 99002608 (Dishwasher Cable Bracket Roller).

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: Dishes don't dry at the end of the cycle, or a heated-dry setting doesn't seem to do anything.

Check: With the dishwasher unplugged, check continuity across the heating element or thermostat with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Parts in this group on MDBS561AWB3: W10283681 (Heating Element - Element ONLY).

Before you buy

Match MDBS561AWB3 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most dishwashers, the model and serial plate sits on the edge of the door or the tub rim. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Maytag Dishwasher models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

• MDBS561AWQ0 — 47 parts
• MDBS561AWQ1 — 42 parts
• MDBS561AWQ2 — 43 parts
• MDBS561AWS0 — 46 parts
• MDBS561AWS1 — 38 parts
• MDBS561AWB2 — 31 parts
• MDBS561AWB1 — 27 parts
• MDBS561AWB0 — 31 parts
• MDBM601AWW3 — 26 parts
• MDBM601AWW2 — 30 parts

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

• MDBS561AWS3 — 43 parts

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