Dishwasher User's Guide
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• Check water temperature. (See pg. 6)
• Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher.
• Select Temp Sense and Pots & Pans.
• Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly. (See pg.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place.
Food Soil Remains • Select proper cycle for the soil level.
On Dishes • Load items so they do not block the wash arms or center tower. (See pgs.
• Load the utensil basket with some handles up and some down to prevent ne
• Do not place glasses over tines.
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• Adjust detergent amount to water hardness. (See pg. 6 and 10)
• Check water temperature. Incoming hot water should be between 120-1,
(49-60 ° C).
• Use a rinse aid such as Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly.
• Don't prerinse. The detergent needs food soils to act on.
Glasses Are Cloudy/Spotted • If the problems persist after following the above guidelines, it may be d
other factors. In this case, try the following:
• Lower the incoming water temperature to 120-130 ° F (49-56 ° C).
• Decrease the amount of detergent in the MAIN WASH cup to 3 teasp,
• Set the control dial to Normal.
• Deselect water heating options.
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• Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other il
Leave a slight space between.
• Iron in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes c
Items Washed in the Dishwasher dishwasher tub. A filter may be needed. RoVer Rust Remover* can be us
or the Dishwasher Tub Itself are remove rust.
Stained/Discolored • Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the tub (see page 12). If light sta
has occurred, leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. For remo_
heavier stains, try a dishwasher cleaning product (such as Glisten*) that
tains citric acid. Changing to a lemon - scented detergent (such as Sunlil
may also help.
• Be sure Heat Dry is selected.
• Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.
• Use a rinse aid like Jet Dry or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly, to im[
drying. On models equipped with an adjustable rinse aid cap, turn the
towards the MORE setting.
Items Not Properly Dried/Mois-
ture is present on the • Check water temperature. (See pg. 6)
dishwasher interior after the dry • Select Temp Sense and Pots & Pans.
• Increase detergent amount to match water hardness.
cycle. • Load properly. (See pgs. 3-5)
• Plastic and teflon items are inherently difficult to dry because they hz
porous surface and tend to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be n_
sary.
• Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel dry
• A Quick Wash/Rinse cycle does not dry the dishes. Towel drying is requ
• Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other.
pgs. 3-5)
• We do not recommend washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwashe
Dishware is Chipped • Do not load glasses over the tines.
• Do not overload.
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For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance: U.S. 1-800
Canada 1-80_
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