Why does my dishwasher add water at the end of the cycle?

This is normal behavior. The sensor in the pump (on select models) must stay submerged, so a short fill of water is added after the cycle's last drain. First confirm that the cycle has fully completed before concluding there is a problem. (Page 9)

From the official Maytag DW-1 Classic Dishwasher manual, page 9

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