Use & Care Guide

1. Prepare and Load Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard
items from dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.
■ Make sure when dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking
detergent dispenser.
■ Angle dirtiest dish surfaces downward allowing space for water to
flow up through rack and between dishes.
■ Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.
■ Place plastics, small plates and glasses in upper rack.
■ Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes
so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight items are
secured in racks.
■ Additional loading patterns are available online at
www.maytag.com/manuals
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down
and avoid “nesting” as shown. If your silverware does not fit into
designated slots, flip covers up and mix silverware types to keep
them separated.
■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to keep
your silverware separated for optimum wash.
2. Check That All Arms Spin Freely
3. Add Detergent
NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle.
Do not use detergent.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or
tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher
detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed
detergent container in a cool, dry
place.
Premeasured Detergents
Many detergents now come in
premeasured forms (gel packs,
tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness and
soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment
and close lid.
Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs has proven better than
powder, liquid or gel detergents at reducing filming on your dishes.
Using tablets and packs over time, will start to reduce or eliminate white
film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white
film.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types.
4. Add Rinse Aid
■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and dishwasher interior
will have excessive moisture. The heat dry option will not perform
as well without rinse aid.
■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can dry
as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by allowing
water to drain off of dishes after final rinse.
■ To add rinse aid, turn
dispenser cap and lift off.
Pour rinse aid into opening
until indicator level is at
“Full.” Replace dispenser
cap and turn to “Lock.”
Make sure cap is fully
locked.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good
results.
■ Check water hardness level to ensure there are no rings or spots on
dishware before adding rinse aid or adjusting the factory setting.
■ If you are experiencing poor drying performance, you may want to
try a higher setting.
Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser to change
rinse aid setting.
OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER
Upper rack Lower rack
Full
Add
USE RINSE AID FOR
BETTER DRYING
Lock
Refill
Full
Add
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