Maytag MDB/C-2 User's Manual
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1. 5 Turn the hot water on full force 6 Check that the sink drain is open so water from the dishwasher can drain properly 7 Pull the electrical cord from the recess Plug it into a properly grounded outlet 8 Select the proper cycle and options for the load and start the dishwasher DISCONNECTING A 4 Remove pressure from the thumb PORTABLE 1 Be sure to turn the water supply off and press the pressure release button BEFORE removing the connector 2 Press down on the thumb release and remove the connector from the faucet 3 Push the connector and hoses back into the cabinet recess 4 Unplug the electrical cord and push it back into the cabinet recess Release Button zZ Pm a aa DISHWASHING ESSENTIALS HOT WATER For optimal cleaning and drying results hot water is necessary The incoming water temperature should be 120 140 F 49 60 C to properly acti vate the detergent and melt greasy food soils DETERGENT Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool dry place not under the sink RECOMMENDED AMOUNT Too little detergent results in poor cleaning hard water filming spotting and poor dry To check the incoming water temperature turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the tempera2. Part No 6 917071 A USER S GUIDE DISHWASHER MDB C 2 AY MAYIAG Installer Please leave this manual with this appliance Consumer Please read and keep this manual for future reference Keep sales receipt and or cancelled check as proof of purchase Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase In our continuing effort to im prove the quality and perfor mance of our appliances it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide If you have questions call 1 800 688 9900 USA 1 800 688 2002 CANADA 1 800 688 2080 U S TTY for hearing or speech impaired Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm Eastern Time Internet http www maytag com For service information see page 11 UOFETY INSTRUCTIONS page Chon apa lt CPORTABIE DISHWASHER Page 4 DISHWASHING ESSENTIALS page s QNTROLS AT A GLANC Pages 6 7 XCOPERATING TIPS page ESPECIAL CARE IEMS a CERNE AND CLEANING Page s GIBEFORE YOU CALL Pages 2 10 WARRANTY an GUIDE DELUTILISATEUR page 12 GUNA DEL USUARIO me VZS IIJ http www maytag com 99002462 Litho U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _ lt I gt Check with the installer to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid possible elec trical shock Be sure you read the Important Personal Safety Instructions before you use this dishwasher Products with a label have been listed with Underwriter s Laboratories Inc those with a CSA ta
3. Wash cycle EXTERIOR The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray clean er Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning select models gt Do notuse a cleaning product containing chlorine bleach gt Always wipe with the grain of the stain less steel For daily cleaning and light soil use a soft cloth or sponge and one of the following Mild detergent and water a solution of white vinegar and water Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar multi surface cleaner Rinse and dry To polish and to help prevent fingerprints follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray part No 20000008 For moderate to heavy soil clean with Bon Ami using a soft cloth or damp sponge Rinse and dry To restore luster and to remove streaks follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray For discoloration wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner using a damp sponge or soft cloth Rinse immediately and dry To restore luster and to remove streaks follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray STORAGE MOVING Fill both detergent cups with a fresh scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle Allow the dish washer to complete the cycle Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher To drain press the Drain Off pad once Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed Last disconnect the electric
4. is not recommended Do not load glasses over the tines Do not overload Sanitized Light Does Not Illuminate at the End of the Cycle select models Sanitize was not selected Sanitization can only be achieved with the Auto Clean select models Heavy Light or Normal wash cycles The incoming water temperature was too low interfering with the dishwasher s ability to achieve adequate water heating in the alloted amount of time v ER T fop ee ge Oo D ro ee o e Q Q o wW lt ped j a w o n je p 0 F 0 fed on D 3 pe A n e S 0 g o 2 O io Q k lt 0 w gt pe Q e S 9 oe DISHWASHER WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For ONE 1 year from the date of original retail pur chase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge Limited Second Year Warranty After the first year from the date of original retail pur chase through the second year parts which fail in nor mal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation Limited Third Through Fifth Year Warranty After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the fifth year all of the following components which fail in normal home use will be repai
5. purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance at the number listed below Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service please call or write Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 U S 1 800 688 9900 CANADA 1 800 688 2002 U S customers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call 1 800 688 2080 NOTE When writing or calling about a service problem please include the following information a Your name address and telephone number b Model number and serial number of your appliance c Name and address of your dealer or servicer and the date the appliance was purchased d A clear description of the problem you are having e Water hardness detergent brand and amount water temperature and cycle used f Proof of purchase sales receipt User s guides service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance MAYTAG 403 West Fourth Street North P O Box 39 Newton Iowa 50208
6. to remain in contact with the surface for an extended peri od of time UPPER RACK 10 Place Settings Glasses cups stemware light weight plastics small plates bowls pans long handled utensils etc can be loaded in this rack Do not load glasses over the tines ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK Select models GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS gt Place all items in the racks so they are separated and facing center gt Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space gt Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash tower gt Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not allowing items to extend beyond the racks The Stack Rack select models on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility Fold it down to hold long handled knives spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses Fold it up for taller items like glasses bowls plates etc The Vari Lock Snugger select models on the left secures lightweight items in place It can be adjusted by grasping the wavy wire and rotating it left to snug items The Adjustable Upper Rack can be raised to accommodate taller plates plat ters pans etc loaded in the lower rack To raise the rack gt Pull the rack fully out gt Grasp the handle on the rear right side o
7. al supply and prop open the door See Important Safety Instructions 14 page 1 SWHI RIV WIS gt i D an S 2 D o ise ee N ee gt Oo eo a o a Ww ow Qa gt w D i w 0 r 0 ped jos D w i e F 0 D i pel o 2 lt o w C je le o aa BEFORE YOU CALL CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY Dishwasher Will Not Fill Be sure door is latched securely Be sure the water is turned on Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle Allow time to pause before filling Check your home s circuit breaker or fuse box Check inlet hose for a kink Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary Dishwasher Will Not Drain Water In Tub Bottom If hooked up to a food waste disposer be sure the knock out is removed from the disposer inlet Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32 so water cannot siphon back into the tub Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer Check drain hose for a kink Check your home s circuit breaker or fuse box eCheck that the cycle is completed Dishwasher Adds Water at END of Cycle e This is normal The Auto Clean select models sensor in the pump must stay submerged so a short fill of water is added after the cycle s last drain Detergent Cup Is Not Empty Check that the
8. and options will glow 4 To cancel an option press the pad again To cancel a cycle press the Drain Off pad a gt I If Delay Resume is chosen with out selecting a cycle and or options the dishwasher will select the last cycle used It will not remember the Rinse Only cycle TO CANCEL A DELAY Wait at least 2 seconds then press the Delay Resume pad again The indicator light will go out and the cycle will start or resume immediately CONTROL LOCK OPTION The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use If this feature is activated between cycles the dishwasher cannot be operated until the controls are unlocked If desired the controls can be locked after a cycle or delay has started lt gt I Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended ADDING A FORGOTTEN ITEM For best cleaning the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle 1 Press the Delay Resume pad or unlatch the door 2 Wait for the water circulation to stop 3 Open the door and add the item a gt I This option does not lock the door only the dishwasher con trols SETTING THE CONTROL LOCK 1 Press the pad for three seconds 2 An indicator light above the pad will illuminate when the controls are locked TO CANCEL 1 Press the amp pad for three seconds 2 The indicator light will go off c gt I If a cycle or option pad is pressed after the controls have been locked t
9. asher by latching the door and allow it to com plete the cycle A commercial dishwasher cleaning product such as Jet Dry Dishwasher Cleaner can also be used Dishwasher Leaks e Check that the dishwasher is level Refer to the Installation Instructions Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher Less detergent is needed in soft water Try another brand if sudsing continues Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item pg 7 Be sure the Rinse Aid lid is securely attached and not leaking Display Time Suddenly Drops or Increases by Several Minutes select models This is normal when the Auto Clean cycle select models is selected and the dishwasher decides to skip or add a drain and refill Glasses Are Cloudy Spotted Select Extra Rinse select models Check water temperature Incoming water should be 120 140 F 49 60 C e Always use a rinse aid Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for approximately 5 minutes If removed the problem is due to hard water Adjust detergent amount being used to match water hardness pg 5 Be sure detergent is fresh stored properly and is a high quality brand If cloudiness is not removable itis etching This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by water that is too hot from using too much detergent or by
10. cycle is completed Be sure dispenser is not blocked by a dish or utensil e Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place Dishwasher Seems Noisy A water valve hiss during fill is normal Water circulation sounds are normal A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the racks Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds nuts etc Humming during the drain is normal A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle This is normal Proper installation affects the noise level Cycle Takes Too Long Heating Delay Light Stays On Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus select models or Sanitize select models has been selected and the cycle is extended to heat water e Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120 140 F 49 60 C Dishwasher has an Odor Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle Many dishwashers have a new smell when first installed This will dissipate with use e Dishwasher may not be draining properly See Dishwasher Will Not Drain section Fora strong odor place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup Select Light Wash and allow the water to circulate for about 10 min utes Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight Restart the dishw
11. ect models Select Sanitize with Auto Clean select models Heavy Normal or Light Wash to sanitize dishware At the end of the cycle when the cycle monitor recognizes that the proper conditions have been met the SANITIZED light illuminates EXTRA RINSE Select models Select Extra Rinse to add a rinse to the cycle An extra rinse helps to improve The CLEAN light illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continu ously The DRY light illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed The WASH light illuminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle The HEATING DELAY light illuminates when the cycle is being extended to heat the water RINSE ONLY Rinses dishes being held until there is a full load Controls odors 2 gallons e gt I Cycle times shown in the numerical display select models increase or decrease based on each load s soil level water temperature and selected options results in hard water situations The extra rinse is already built into the cycle when Heavy Wash is selected HEATED DRY Select Heated Dry to turn on the heating element during dry for enhanced drying results When Heated Dry is not selected towel drying of some items such as plastic and teflon may be necessary and more moisture may be noticed adhering to the dishwasher interior With either dry option it is normal to notice va
12. f the rack gt Lift and pull the rack slightly forward to lock up into place RECOMMENDED LOADING Rack features vary by model For best dishwashing results follow the guidelines below to determine the best arrangement for your items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top of light items Do not load items on top of the wire ik N aS Snugger select models and the Stack Rack select models is designed to hold stemware in place Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as the upper rack is deeper on this side To lower the rack gt Pull the rack fully out gt Grasp the handle on the rear right side of the rack gt Lift and push the rack slightly back to lock back down into place cp I Face soiled surfaces towards the center of the dishwasher LOADING CONTINUED LOWER RACK 3 saucers are loaded on the rack under the Stack Rack Shelf select models With the Stack Rack select models shelf raised thin items like cookie sheets or pizza pans may be placed along the left side With the shelf down two levels of glasses and cups can be loaded REMOVABLE UTENSIL BASKET Design varies by model For best cleaning results prevent items from nesting together by placing some items in the basket with handles up and some with handles down Load knives handles up through the slots in the h
13. g have been listed with Canadian Standards Association Nevertheless as with any other equipment using electricity and moving parts there is a potential hazard When using your dishwasher follow basic precau tions including the following 1 Read all instructions before using the dishwasher 2 Use the dishwasher only for its intended function 3 Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before attempting to service 4 To avoid electrical shock hazard the sides and back must be enclosed and the front panels must be attached before electrical power is applied to the dishwasher Refer to the installation instructions for proper grounding procedures 5 Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload 6 Children should never be permitted to operate or play in with or around this dishwasher To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be washed sharp or pointed items should be located with the handles up Also load sharp items so they are not likely to damage the door seal Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle It will be hot Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher Never use soap laundry deter gent or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher Keep these products out of reach of children Do not sit stand on or abuse the door or dish racks of the d
14. he indicator light above the Control Lock pad will flash five times 4 Close and latch the door I if Delay Resume was pushed push it again to restart the dish washer 5 After five seconds the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interrup tion lt gt I If a cycle or option pad is pressed after the controls have been locked in the indicator light above the Control Lock pad will flash five times SPECIAL CARE ITEMS Most tableware cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher If you have any doubts about an item check with the manufacturer Material Dishwasher Safe Aluminum Yes except anodized Cast Iron No China No if antique or hand Stoneware painted Crystal No if antique or delicate crystal Furnace Filters Not recommended Glass Yes Gold Plated No Flatware Pewter Tin No Plastics Yes top rack Stainless Steel Yes Sterling Silver or Silverplate darkening Wooden Items No No if has commercial Special Informatiion High water temperature and detergents may affect finish Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Antique hand paint ed or over the glaze patterns may fade Gold leaf may discolor Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Some types of lead ed crystal may etch with repeated washings May leave a dingy deposit or stain
15. inged covered section s when closed Be sure that thin finely pointed items do not extend through the basket This could block the lower wash arm Wy Small lightweight items like baby spoons and plastic measuring spoons should be placed in the section s with the hinged cover s ODDS amp ENDS BASKET Select models A variety of large items such as dinner plates mixing bowls pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be placed on the left side or across the back of this rack Positioning the Fold Away Tines select models flat in the back left corner pro vides convenient loading space for large bulky items like pots and pans or mixing bowls J Y rack for loading miscellaneous items and utensils This is also a safe place to load sharp knives and pointed items SPLIT amp FIT UTENSIL BASKET Select models The split silverware basket can be separat ed and placed in several locations in the bottom rack Hold the basket firmly along the sides Follow the unlock direction arrows imprinted on the basket and slide the basket apart until it aww splits into two D A Load flatware 43 and utensils into WZ both sections or just V7 7 one depending upon your load Convertible Tines select models in the back right corner can be adjusted to pro vide narrow spacing for loading plates
16. into the Before starting the dishwasher turn on the hot water faucet and let it run until the water is hot This assures that the initial fill of water is hot In extremely hard water conditions 13 grains per gallon or more it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher A mechanical water softener may be nec essary to improve water quality detergent effectiveness and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause Your local water utility or state uni versity extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area Add recommended amount of detergent to both compartments for AutoClean Heavy or Normal wash cycles and to the main cup only for the Light wash cycle opening Replace the cap and turn it clock wise Use the LESS setting for soft water and the MORE setting for hard water Set the cap anywhere between these amounts as needed CONTROLS AT A GLANCE CYCLES AND WATER USAGE AUTO CLEAN Select models Manufacturer s recommended cycle choice for all day to day soil types Normal dishloads vary from day to day Auto Clean is recommended because it selects the number of fills and wash time best suited for the soil level of each load Depending on the number of fills required water usage ranges from 4 to 10 gallons OPTIONS TOUGH SCRUB or TOUGH SCRUB PLUS Select models Select Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus when washing l
17. ishwasher Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be pro duced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more Hydrogen gas is explosive lf the hot water system has not been used for such a period turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes This will release any accumu lated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame during this process Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked check the manufacturer s recommendations Do not tamper with controls To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks always remove the door to the washing compart ment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it Use caution when unloading the dishwasher Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed Save These Instructions for Future Reference LOADING BEFORE YOU START gt Don t prerinse Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles gt f connected to a food waste disposer make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher gt Scrape off tomato based food soils see page 8 gt Remove certain foods such as mus tard mayonnaise lemon juice vine gar salt or dressings from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible These foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed
18. ith a water treatment company RoVer Rust Remover part no 057961 can be used to remove rust Do not use RoVer along with dishwasher detergent Fill both cups with RoVer and complete a Normal Wash cycle Follow with a short wash cycle using dishwasher detergent Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the tub pg 8 If light staining has occurred leave the door open to oxidize the stain away For removal of heavier stains try a citric acid containing dishwasher cleaning product such as Glisten part no 18001017 Change dishwasher detergent and be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining Items Not Properly Dried Moisture Is Present On The Dishwasher Interior After The Dry Cycle e Be sure Heated Dry is selected e Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process e Always use a rinse aid like Jet Dry or Cascade Rinse Aid e Check water temperature pg 5 Select Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus select models Increase detergent amount to match water hardness pg 5 e Load properly pg 2 3 e Plastic and teflon items are difficult to dry because the porous surface tends to collect water droplets Towel drying may be necessary e Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying Dishware is Chipped e Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other pg 2 3 e Washing antique china crystal in the dishwasher
19. less the dish washers are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer These warranties give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state NAAT IS NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following a Improper installation delivery or maintenance b Any repair modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer c Misuse abuse accidents or unreasonable use d Incorrect electric current voltage or supply e Improper setting of any control 2 Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 3 Products purchased for commercial or industrial use 4 The cost of service or service call to a Correct installation errors b Instruct the user on the proper use of the product c Transport the appliance to the servicer 5 Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may not apply TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE I To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was
20. oads with hard to remove food soils Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus can be selected with any cycle except Rinse Only Depending on which cycle is being used selecting this option adds fills heat and or wash time to the wash cycle For baked on dried on soils select Heavy Wash along with the Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus option ACCUTEMP Select models AccuTemp provides a water temperature check in the main wash and also in the INDICATOR LIGHTS The SANITIZED select models light illumi nates at the end of the cycle when condi tions have been met to achieve sanitization A or I When Sanitize is selected cycles are monitored to assure sanitiza tion Unusually low water temper ature will prevent the sanitization protocol from being satisfied and the SANITIZED light will not illu minate at the end of the cycle HEAVY WASH Long cycle for heavy food soils 10 gallons NORMAL WASH Medium cycle for average food soils Depending on the number of fills water usage ranges from 4 to 8 gallons LIGHT WASH Short cycle for light food soils Depending on the number of fills water usage ranges from 4 to 6 gallons final rinse cycle If necessary the heating element will turn on and the cycle will be extended to heat water to the proper tem perature Select AccuTemp with any cycle except Rinse Only to assure proper hot water temperature and to enhance drying results SANITIZE Sel
21. on dishwasher interior Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing Will discolor Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately Prolonged contact with foods con taining salt vinegar milk products or juice could damage finish Always check manufacturer s recommendation before washing Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately Prolonged contact with food containing salt acid or sulfide eggs mayonnaise and seafood could damage finish Commercial darken ing may be removed by detergent Wood may warp crack or discolor CARE AND CLEANING INTERIOR The dishwasher interior is normally self clean ing Periodically check the bottom of the dish washer tub to see if any large particles have not gone through the strainer portion of the module Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading The color from some tomato based food soils has been known to occasionally adhere to today s dishwasher tubs causing temporary dis coloration When washing a load of dishes soiled with tomato sauce gt Scrape excess tomato based food soils off of dishes prior to loading Do not prewash the dishes however gt Run the Heavy
22. or wide spacing for loading deep bowls pots or pans Flip tines up for narrow spacing or down for wider spacing c gt I Avoid resting items over the cen ter wash tower REMOVING THE UPPER RACK The upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack TO REMOVE gt Roll the upper rack 1 3 to 1 2 of the way out gt Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each track To remove each gt plastic rack stop push inward towards the rack on the ridged area of the rack stop The rack stop will snap open and can be easily removed by pulling straight out Take care to support the track while removing rack stops Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the dishwash er Reverse the above procedure to replace the upper rack into the dish washer PORTABLE DISHWASHER CONNECTING A PORTABLE Turn on the faucet at the sink until the water runs hot Turn off the faucet 2 Pull the connector from the recess in the back of the dishwasher 3 Press down on the thumb release and lift the connector onto the faucet release and tug slightly on the connec tor to be sure it is securely in place
23. por escaping from the door vent DRAIN OFF To drain the dishwasher and then turn it off press Drain Off once Press Drain Off twice to turn the dishwasher off without draining The CLEAN and SANITIZED select mod els indicator lights will not reilluminate after a power failure until after the next cycle is run g re A gt n r gt a CONTROLS AT A GLANCE CONTINUED DELAY RESUME The Delay Resume option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time such as during off peak hours for reduced energy cost or to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home TO SET UP A DELAY 1 Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load 2 Press the Delay Resume pad until the desired amount of delay time 1 to 9 hours is selected The delay time will begin counting down when the pad is released 3 The Delay Resume indicator light will remain lit until the delay time has counted down 4 The cycle will automatically start as soon as the delay time expires OPERATING TIPS STARTING THE DISHMASHER 1 After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent close the dishwash er by pressing the door until the latch Clicks 2 To start the dishwasher firmly press the desired cycle and options pads After a pause the fill will begin To pre vent unplanned cycle or option changes these selections are locked in after 1 minute 3 The indicator lights for the selected cycle
24. prewashing Detergent needs food soil to act upon If etching has occurred the glassware is perma nently damaged To prevent further etching adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness stop prewashing and be sure incom ing water temperature is not greater than 140 F 60 C Use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is below 120 F 49 C TIV NOA NERT Food Soil Remains on Dishes e Check water temperature pg 5 e Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher Select Tough Scrub or Tough Scrub Plus select models e Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly pg 5 Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place Select proper cycle for the soil level e Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower pg 2 3 e Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down to prevent nesting Do not place glasses over tines e Prior to loading scrape off burnt on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with pasta rice and oatmeal These soils require more energy than the rest of the load to clean Items Washed In The Dishwasher Or The Dishwasher Tub Itself Are Stained Discolored Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items Leave a slight space between items e Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow brown or orange film on dishes or the dishwasher tub A filter may be needed check w
25. red or replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation These components include Any parts of the Jetclean system for all models including the complete power module assembly soil sensor center spray nozzle spray arms top wash arm hose and motor Computer Touch Control models only any micro processor and touch pad assemblies All models against rust including exterior cabinet and front panels of portable models the exterior front panels and accessory side panels of built in models and premium DuraGuard coated racks available on select models Full Twenty Year Warranty From the date of original purchase through the twen tieth year should the tub develop a water leak in nor mal home use the dishwasher itself will be replaced FREE OF CHARGE From the date of original purchase through the twen tieth year should the door liner develop a water leak in normal home use repair or replacement of the door liner will be made FREE OF CHARGE PLEASE NOTE These full warranties apply only when the dishwasher is located in the United States or Canada Dishwashers located elsewhere are cov ered by the limited warranties only including a limit ed warranty for parts which fail during the first year Canadian Residents These warranties cover only those dishwashers installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association un
26. ture once it has stopped rising If the temperature is below 120 F 49 C have a qualified per son raise the water heater thermostat set ting ing Too much detergent can cause per manent etching cloudiness The amount of detergent to use is deter mined by the hardness of the water and soil level of the load Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommenda tions Do not use detergent with Rinse Only Leave the detergent lid open when running Rinse Only Water Hardness Soil Level Detergent Amount per cup dosage Soft 0 4 gpg Light Soil 5 teaspoons Normal Soil 6 teaspoons Heavy Soil 8 teaspoons Medium 5 9 gpg Light Soil 7 teaspoons Normal Soil 8 teaspoons Heavy Soil 10 teaspoons Hard 10 12 gpg Light Soil 9 teaspoons Normal Soil 10 teaspoons Heavy Soil 12 teaspoons RINSE AID Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying reduces spotting and filming and reduces moisture left on the dish washer interior Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispenser located near the deter gent cups in the door The clear window in the center of the dis penser cap allows you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir When the window is colored there is rinse aid in the dis penser When the window becomes clear it is time to refill the dispenser Check the dispenser monthly To add rinse aid to the dispenser turn the cap counterclockwise to open Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid
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