Maytag DW-2 User manual

Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ................................ 2
Loading ................................................. 3-5
Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,
Detergent,Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7,•••
Cycles at a Glance ................................. 8
Operating "13ps ........................................ 9 •
Connecting a Convertible ................... 9 •
Water Conditions ................................. 10
Special Care Items .............................. 11•
Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12 •
Before You Call ................................ 13-14 .
Warranty .................................. Back Cover;
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Models: MDB4000, MDC4000, MDB4010, MDB4030, MDB4040, MDB4050, MDB5000
Welcome .......................................................................
Congratulations on your choice Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this infor-
of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish- mation for your records (should you ever need war-
washer! As you use your new ranty service).
appliance you will appreciate
the many features that have
made it the Consumer Rated No.
1 Dishwasher.
Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this
guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper
operation and maintenance of your new appliance.
Enjoy your new dishwasher and thank you for choosing
Maytag!
_ASave time and money. If something should
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this
' book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
:i 1) Have complete model and serial number identifica
..... ' tion of your dishwasher. This is located on the upper left
:':, of the tub opening.
:. Record these numbers below for easy access. For additional questions,please contact us:
ModelNumber l
• :.Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIRTM Center
: ':!: serialNumber | RO.Box 2370
JCleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
:,. 1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
.2) Have proof of original date of purchase, impaired or speech impaired)
: (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
_[_ WARNING: Check with the installer to make sur_
the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos.
sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the lmportani
Personal Safety Instructions on page 2 before you us_
this dishwasher.
Note: In our continuing effort to improve the quality 0
iour dishwashers, itmay be necessaryto make changes t,
the appliance without revising this guide.

Important Safety Instructions ooo eee e eo o eew_e eeo,e_,eo eoo• eo oee oeo
Products with a @label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a )
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. cycle. It may be hot.
Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elec- 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard. for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,
laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in
WARNING - When using your dishwasher, your dishwasher. Keep these products out of
follow basic precautions,including the following: reach of children.
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish
racks of the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
attempting to service, produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and explosive. If the hot water system has not been
back must be enclosed and the front panels must used for such a period, turn on all hot water
be attached before electrical power is applied to faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc- eral minutes. This will release any accumulated
tions for proper grounding procedures, hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized smoke or use an open flame during this process.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dish-
washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items
6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or
play in, with, or around this dishwasher, not so marked, check the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to
be washed, sharp or pointed items should be 13. Do not tamper with controls.
located with the handles up. Also, load sharp 14. Always remove the door to the washing compart-
items so they are not likely to damage the door ment when removing an old dishwasher from ser-
seal. vice or discarding it.
15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher.
Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle
has completed.
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Before You Start
• Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bonesor • Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
large food particles. The disposer inyour dishwasher lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless
will handle the occasional pits, fruitseedsand pop- steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may
corn. These items will be chopped into small pieces cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact
during the drain and removed with the drain water, with the surface for an extended period of time.
Youmay hear a chopping noise during the drain. This •Scrape or soak itemswith burnt on foods as they
is normal, require more energy than the rest of the load to clean
• If connected to a foodwaste disposer, makecertain satisfactorily.
the disposer is empty before starting the dish- • Soak or wipe a starchy film fromutensils used to
washer. This allows proper draining, cook foods such as potatoes,pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc.,
• Scrapeoff large amountsof tomato-based food as they require more energy than the rest of the load to
soils (see page 12). clean satisfactorily.
General Recommendations
• Place allitems in the racks sothey are separated and •Load items so they do not rest over the topof the wast
facing center. This ensures the water spray can reach tower. This water spray is needed to properly clea_
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results, items in the upper rack.
•Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids) next • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by no
to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
the racks. •Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly aftc
• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at cycle is completed.
anangle tomaximize space.
Your new Maytag ®dishwasher is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware, utensils and pots an
pans. It also has the capacity to accommodate 10 to 12 place settings, with some Maytag®models able to accommodat
up to 13 place settings. The following illustrations and information will help you become more familiar with your dis]c
washer racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement for your items.
Howto Load 10 Place Settings
Upper Rack Lower Rack
1 cup
and
3 saucers
are
on the
rack under
the Stack
Rack
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Upper Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
The upper rack is designed with flexibility and versatility. 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.
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The Vari-Lock '_'Snugger on the left (certain models) The Stack-Rack (certain models) design on the right side
secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility
grasping the curved wire and rotating it left to snug of a variety of items. Fold it down to hold long-handled
items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or
of light items. Do not load itemsontop ofthe wire. juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses,
bowls,plates, etc.
The curved wire on the Vari-Lock " Snugger (left) and
the Stack-Rack (right) 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.
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Lower Rack
Removable Utensil Basket
(Design varies depending on model)
The basket can be removed for ease in loading and
unloading items. Place items in the basket with some
handles up and some down. This prevents them from
nesting together and improves cleaning results. (Knives
or sharp, pointed items should be placed in the basket
with the handles up. Be sure thin, finely pointed items
do not extend through the basket and block the lower
wash arm.)
Use the covered section of the basket for small, light-
weight items like baby spoons, plastic measuring
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Lower Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
The lower rack is designed to accommodate a variety of large items such as
dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans, baking dishes, etc.
With the Stack-Rack shelf (certain models) raised, thin
items like cookie sheets '_rpizza pans nlay be placed
along the left side. With the shelf down, twolevels of
glasses and cups can alsobe loaded.
::Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be
placed on the left side or across the back of this rack.
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Create--A-Space TM tines are located across the center of Convertible tines in the back-right corner can b_
.... adjusted to provide narrow spacing for loading plates o
the lower rack to the lelt and right of the center spray
nozzle. These allow small dishes or saucers to be loaded wide spacing for loading deep bowls, pots or pans.
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Dishwashing Essentials .... '
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HOT Water
To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot hot water faucet nearestthe dishwasher and letitrun
water is necessary. The incoming water tempera- into aglass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the
ture should be 120-140 °F to properly activate the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped
detergent and meltgreasy food soils, rising. If the temperature is below 120°F (49°C), have
If for any reason (such as laundering, showers, etc.) the a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat set-
incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C), ting.
select the Temp Sense option to have the dishwasher Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
thermostatically heat the water to proper temperature, faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
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Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an auto- from the damage that hardwater deposits can cause.
matic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink). Never use laundry detergent or hand dish-
washing detergent in your dishwasher as it will
Recommended Amount cause severe oversudsing and possible leaks.
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the Detergent Placement
amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent results Add detergent just before starting the cycle.
in poor cleaning,hard water filming/spotting and poor
drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness, using a minimum of 3 teaspoons in soft water
situations. Place the recommended amount of detergent
in both cups for Normal and longer cycles. Do not
divide the recommended amount between the cups.
The following chart includes specific recommendations.
Each line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons.
Water Hardness* Detergent Use
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons For Normal or Pots and Pans cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH
*Yourlocal waterutilityor state universityextensionservice and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dish-
can tellyou the degree ofwaterhardness inyourarea. washer automatically releases detergent.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 A Light/China cycle requires detergent in the MAIN
teaspoon for each gpg above 12)to the beginning of the WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding detergent.
main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open The detergent will automatically be dispensed.
it slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
After relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue The Quick Wash/Rinsecycle needs detergent in the
through the cycle. PRE WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding
detergent. The detergent willautomatically be dis-
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to pensed.
achieve good results with any dishwasher. The solution
is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality, Donot use detergent with the Rinse &Holdcycle.
detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rinse &
Hold.
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RinseAid To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counter-
clockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse
Regular use of a rinse:aid improves drying, I aid intothe opening. Replace the cap and turn it clock-
reduces spotting and filming, and reduces _ois- I wise.
turelef}on the dzshwasher interior. : I,,, , ,,i ,,, , ,,,, , ,i ':,' ,, , , ,
Your Maytag Jetclean® dishwasher features an automatic
rinseaiddispenserlocatednear thedetergentcupsin the door.
The clear window in the centerof the dispenser 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. (As a guide, check the dispenser i
monthly.) ::
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An adjustable cap found on some models allows you tc
adjust the amountof rinse aid dispensed. A raised dot or
the cap indicates the recommended initial setting
Typically, use the LESS setting for soft water and th
MORE setting for hard water. Set the cap anywher
between these amounts as needed. To improve drying
turn the cap towards the MORE setting. When adjustin
or replacing the cap, be sure it is securely in place befor
closing the dishwasher door.
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Usage Tips
•Use HOT Water • Select the Proper Cycle
Hot water dissolves and activates the detergent, dis- The cycle selection depend on the amount of foo,
solves grease from the load and improves drying soil on the load. See page 8 for cycle descriptions.
results. Refer to page 6 for more information. •Select Heated Dry
•Use the Proper Amount of Detergent For improved drying select Heated Dry.
For best soil removal, good drying results and pre-
ventionof filming, etching and spotting, the proper
amount of detergent must be used. Refer to page 6 Energy Saving Tips
for recommended amounts.
•Use a Rinse Aid • Don't prerinse?
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying results DWash full loads. The same amount of electricity an
and reduces spotting and filming. See above for water areused.
more information. •Load correctly for best washing results.
•Load the Dishwasher Properly • Operate the dishwasher during off-peak hour:
To ensure soiled surfaces get adequate wash action, Check your local utility for rates.
carefully follow the loading instructions on pages
3-5.
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Number ofbuttonsand indicatorlightsvaries dependingon model.
Your dishwasher features several cycles and options to clean and dry a variety of loads. The following information
will help you select the appropriate cycle and options for each situation.
Cycles Options
Located around the knob on the right side of the panel. Located on the pads on the left side of the panel.
Pots & Pans provides temperature checks in the main
CYCLE SEQUENCE WATER
USAGE wash and final rinse. If necessary, the cycle is inter-
rupted to heat water to the proper temperature; the
Pots & Pans provides a Prewash HEATING DELAY light is illuminated during this
longer cycle for items Prerinse time. Use the Pots & Pans option to aid in removing
with heavy food soils. Main Wash 10.3 Gal. tough food soils.
Prerinse
Hi-Temp Rinse Sani Heat(8 pad models) checks the main wash and
Dryfinal rinse temperature. If necessary, the cycle is inter-
..............................,............................... rupted to heat water to the proper temperature; the
Normal Wash is Prewash HEATING DELAY light is illuminated during this
designed to wash loads Main Wash 8.2 Gal. time. This option also provides additional heated dry
containing dishes with Prerinse time. When this option is selected with the Quick
normal amounts of food Hi-Temp Rinse Wash/Rinse cycle, additional heat is automatically
soils. Dry added to the wash and there is NOT additional dry
................................•........ . .......... . ........ time. Use Sani Heat to aid in the removal of tough,
Light/China is designed Main Wash more difficult to remove food soils (such as starches
for washing lightly Prerinse 6.1 Gal. and fats) and to boost drying results.
soiled loads or china and Hi-Temp Rinse TempSense ensures proper water temperature when
crystal items. Dry using the Pots & Pans, Normal, or Light/China cycles.
Quick Wash/Rinse is Wash If needed, the wash or rinse portions of the cycle are
extended until a proper water temperature is reached.
designed for use when Rinse 3.7 Gal. When the wash or rinse portions of the cycle are being
lightly soiled dishes are extended, the HEATING DELAY light is illuminated.
needed in a hurry. Use this option if the incoming water temperature is
Rinse & Hold is for Rinse below 120°F (49°C) due to other househoM demands
rinsing dishes being held such as showers and laundry.
until the dishwasher is 1.9 Gal. Heated Dry ON improves drying results by turning on
full. This helps reduce the heating element during the dry portion of the cycle.
the potential for odors.
....................................... Heated Dry OFF turns the heating element off during
Delay Start allows you to program the dishwasher to the dry portion of the cycle. Towel drying of some
operate at a more convenient time or during off-peak items may necessary with this selection and more
energy rate hours. Simply turn the cycle selector knob moisture may be noticed on the dishwasher interior.
to the desired number of delay hours and latch the door. Note: V_qtheither dry option, it is normal to notice
Note: For0Pthnal cleaning _d drying results, hotvapor coming out of the vent area.
wateris nece_aryt0activatedetergentand to break I
downgreasy food soils:
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Operating Tips .......................................................
Starting The Dishwasher Adding a Forgotten Item
[] After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added
set the control knob to the desired cycle and press early in the cycle.
the appropriate option button(s). [] Unlatch the door.
[] Run the water from the hot water tap to clear the _ Wait for the water circulation to stop.
line of cold water before starting. Connect convert- Open the door and add the item.
ible models to the faucet (See below). I_1
[] Press the door until it latches. The cycle will begin [] Close and latch the door.
with a drain prior to fill [] The cycle resumes automatically.
]Note Water heating and dry options can be used separatelyortogether. [
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Indicator Lights
Delay Startglows when this option is selected. The -_ Clean(certain models) glows at the end of the dry
light stays on until the start of the cycle, cycle and remains lit until the control knob has been
On (certain models) glows when any cycle on the con- manually advanced to OFF.
trol knob (including delay start and dry) is on. This light _--Heating Delay glows to indicate that the cycle is
will go off when the control knob reaches OFF. being extended to heat water to the proper temperature.
The location of the _ symbol around the knob corre-
sponds to the heating delay portions of the cycle.
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Connecting a Convertible
I Turn on the faucet at the sink until hot water comes
out. Turn off the faucet.
] Pull the connector from the recess in the back of the
dishwasher as shown.
[] Press down on the thumb release and lift the con-
nectoronto the faucet.
] from the thumb release and
Remove pressure tug
slightly on the connector to be sure it is securely in
place.
n_'_ Turn the hot full force.
water on
D Check that the sink drain is open so water from the
dishwasher can drain properly. :''.I
J Pull the electrical cord from the it into _
recess. Plug
a properly grounded outlet. ::
] Select the for the load and the
proper cycle start
dishwasher.
Release
ButtonConnector
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