Maytag DWU5915BAX User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1
Consumer Publications .............................................................................. 1
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 2
Using Your Dishwasher .............................................................................. 3-7
• HotWaterisEssential ........................................................................ 3
•Preparing Dishes ................................................................................. 3
• Loading Your Dishwasher .................................................................. 3-5
•Using Detergent andRinse Aid ......................................................... 6-7
Selecting Cycles and Options/Startlng Dishwasher ............................. 8-9
Special Tips ................................................................................................... 10-13
•For Best Results .................................................................................. 10
• WaterConditions ................................................................................ 10-11
•Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................. 11
• What Can and Cannot Be Washed ..................................................... 12
• Maintaining the Dishwasher .............................................................. 13
• Changing Panels .................................................................................. 13
Before You CallForService ..................................................................... 14-15
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 16

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on ?,our choice of a Maytag For furore reference we snggest you retain this
Jetelean '_'dishwasher. As you use your new manual after recording the model number and
dishwasher we know you will appreciate the serial number of this dishwasher in the spaces
many features that provide unsurpassed provided. This information can be found on the
eleaning and capaei_,along with ener_ data plate located on the upper left comer of the
efficiency and dependability, tub opening.
On the following pagesyou will find a wealth of Mode_Number
information regarding all aspects of your
beautifill new dishwasher By following these
instructions carefnll); you u41lbe able to achieve SerialNumber
excellent results with your dishwasher. Should
you have any questions aboutusing your Maytag
dishwasher, contact us. Be sure to provide the
model number of your dishwasher. WARNING -Check with installer to
make sure appliance has been
MAYTAG CONSUMER EDUCATION grounded to avoid possible electrical
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE shock. Be sure you read the
NEWTON, IOWA 50208 IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
[phone] INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you
(Mon.-Fri., 8 ran-5 pm ('ST) start touse this dishwasher.
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
For additional information order the _})I]o_vingbooklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your
name, address, booklet title, _brm number and payment to: Maytag Consumer Education, One
Dependability Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
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Appliance Buying Guides .............................................................. 50C EACH
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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Products with a (_) label havebeen listed with 8. Be careful not to tuueh the heating element
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those with on the bottom of the tub during or at the
a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian completioo of a cycle. It may be hot.
Standards Association. Nevertheless, as with any
other equipment using electricity" and moving 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives
parts, there is a potential hazard. When using designed fnr an automatic dishwasher. Never
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, use soap, laundry detergent, or hand
including the following: washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep
1. Read all instructions before using the these products out of the reach of children.
dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended dish racks nfthe dishwasher.
function. II. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher be produced in a hot water system that has
before attempting to service, not been used for twoweeks or more.
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides Hydrogen gas is explosive. If'the hot water
and back must be enclosed, and the front system has not been used for such a period,
panels must be attached before electrical turn on all hot water faucets and let the
power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper water flow from each forseveral minutes.
grounding procedures. This will release any accumulated h)drogcn
5. Connect toa properly rated, protected and gas. As the gas is flammable,do not smoke or
use an open flame during this process.
sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked
6. Children should never be permitted to "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For
operate, or play in, with, or around this plastic items not so marked, cheek the
dishwasher, manu_Zacturer's recommendations.
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading 13. Do not tamper with controls.
items to be washed, sharp or pointed items
should be located with the handles up. Also, 14. Always remove the door to the washing
load sharp items so they are not likely to compartment when removing an old
damage the door seal. dishwasher from service or discarding it.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Hot Water is Essential Loading Your Dishwasher
For good cleaning and drying results, hot water Seldom will households have identical dishes;
is necessary: The water should be 120°-140°E If, the number and type of articles used will vary
for any reason, the temperature of the water daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
being deliveredby tile water heater is below and accommodate a wide variety of dishesand
120°K select the Temp Boost Sensor option to utensils. The following instructions and pictures
have your dishwasher heat the water until proper will help you beoome familiar with your
temperature is reached, dishwasher. With experience, you will leant the
To check water temperature, turn on the hot best arrangement for your particular needs.
water lancet nearest the dishwasher. Let water General Recommendations
run into a gL_ssin the sink until it is as hot as • Place all items on racks so they are separated
possible, then check with a can@ or meat
thermometer. If the temperature at the faueet is and face the center to insure the water spray
below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow
raise the water heater thermostat setting, items to extend out of the racks.
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot • Make sure the movement of the upper and
water faucet and let it run until the water is hot. lower spray arms is not blocked by items
hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in
the upper rack.
Preparing Dishes • Insure the free flow of water to the detergent
• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before cup by not blocking it with large items.
placing them in your Maytag dishwasher.
Simply scrape offbones and large pieces of • Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
covers) may be wedged next to the silverware
food. The food disposer in your dishwasher basket or 'along the sides and back of the racks.
can handle avariety of items such as pits, fruit
seeds, popcorn and toothpicks. These items • The wash tower rises through the center of the
will be chopped into small pieces during drain lower rack during the cycle. For the best
and removed with the drain water. If hard cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading
items get into the dishwasher module, you tall artieles next to it.
may hear chopping noises during drain. These
sounds are normal. Avoidblocking
washtower
•Foods that have beenburned ontocooking
utensils will need to be scraped or soaked.
• Certain foods, such as mustard, m_yonnaise,
lemon juiee, vinegar, salt or dressings may
cause stainless steel flatware to rust and pit if
allowed to remain in eontaet with the surface
for a period of time.Therefore, it is best to
rinse these food soils off stainless steel flatware
unless the dishwasher is tobe operated soon
'after loading.
• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, make eertain the disposer is
completely empty before starting the
dishwasher to provide for proper draining.
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Upper Rack When loading glassware, leave a sinai]space
between each piece so they do not touch each
The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed other during the wash cycle. Donot p/ace
with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups,small glassesover the tines.
plates, bowls,pans, etc. can be loaded in many
different positions to suit your needs.
The rack is designed so dishes can be centered
behind a single tine and held in place by the
rack's support wires. Dishes can also be loaded at
an angle to maximize space.
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The upper rack may be removed if desired.
Push inward on the front of the rack rail ends to
unsnap. Remove rail ends and pull out rack.
To replace rack: reinsert rack, place rail ends in
position and snap fronts into place by pushing
outward.
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Lower Rack
Large dinner plates and other dishes may be
placed in any convenient location in the lower
rack but soiled surfaces should face the
center.
Tall items such as bakeware and large platters
should be loaded on the left side of this rack.
Small items such as plates,saucers or shallow
bowls may be loaded in the elevated area behind
the wash tower.
Flatware
Put flatware in the removable silverware basket,
mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent
them from nesting together, place some handles
up and some down. However, sharp or pointed
items should be loaded with the handles up.
The silverware basket may be removed for ease
of loading or unloading.
Use the covered section for small, lightweight
articles such as measuring cups and spoons,
small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. ]rower the
The convertible bowl tines in the right rear cover to keep these items in place.
corner can be folded to provide either narrow or
wide spacing. This allows flexible loading of a
variety of articles such as serving bowls,plates,
pans or casserole dishes.
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Using Detergent and Rinse For water hardness of L2_14 grains,add
Aid additional detergent (1 teaspoon fbr each grain
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
Detergent portion uftbe cycle. (Open door, add detergent
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed to bottom of tub, close door and dishwasher will
for an automatic dishwasher. Use fresh detergent continue through cycle.)
and store it in a cool, dry place (not under If wateris 15 grains or harder,it will he _drtnalIy
kitchen sink). Never use laundry detergent impossible to get good results with any
or hand dlshwashing detergentin your dishwasherTile only solution is a mechanical
dishwasher as it will cause severewater softener to improve water quality.
oversudsing.
Adding Detergent
Recommended Amount to Use Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Before
The amount of detergent to use depends on theYou Select the Cycle and Options.
water hardness (measured in grains per gallon--
gpg) and tile amount of soil on the dishes. Normal Cycle or Pots & Pans
Generally detergent amounts should be Place proper amount of detergent in both the
increased for harder water and heavier soil. Prewash and Main Wash cups. Close the lid.
Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning,Detergent will be released automatically into the
hard water filming and spotting,and poor drying, prewasb and main wash.
Overuse of detergent (especially in chemically Light/China
softened water) coaxcause permanent etching Place the proper amonnt of detergent in the
(cloudiness) of glassware. For detergents with Main Wash cup only. Close the lid. The
low phosphate content (8.7% or less) the usage detergent will be released automatically into the
level may have to be increased. The phosphate main wash.
content is sho_l on the side of the box.
Abasic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent Quick Wash/Rinse
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a Place the proper amouut of detergent in the
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in Prewash cup only. CIose the lid. The detergent
soft waten Refer to the chalt belos_< will be dispensed immediately.
NOTE: When using an ultra or concentrated Rinse & Hold
dishwashing detergent follow Do NOT use detergent in this %cle,
manufacturer's suggested amounts.
WATERHARDNESS*DETERGENTUSE
Soft (0 3 grains) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9grains) 4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12grains) I0-12 teaspoons
*Yourlocalwaterutilitycantellyouthe exactdegreeof
hardnessofyourwatersuoDlv.In ruralareas yourstate
e_t /,
universityextetlsion service can tell you how to test your
water hardness.
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RinseAid
Your Maytag dishwasher features an automatic
rinse aid dispenser, located near the detergent
dispenser on the door interior. Using a rinse aid
improves drying results and reduces spotting and ..........
filming.
To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to
open. Remove cap and pour liquid rinse aid into
the opening. Replace cap and turn clockwise to
dose. @
The clear indicator in the center of the cap
changes from dark to light when the reservoir is
nearly- empty. This indicates that it is time to
refill the dispenser.
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SELECTING CYCLES AND OPTIONS/STARTING DISHWASHER
APPROX.
CYCLE SETTING SEQUENCE CYCLE TIME WATER USE
RINSE & HOLD:
Use to rinse a relatively few soiled dishes Rinse 7 Min. 2 Gal.
which are to be held until the dishwasher is
thlI. Tun1 knob to Rinse & Hold.
QUICK WASHRINSE:
Use to quiekJy wash dus_ or very lightly soiled Wash ] 5 Gal,
dishes you wish to store or reuse immediately. 2 Rinses ._ 17 Min.
Turn knob to Quick Wash/Rinse.
LIGHTCHINA:
Use for china and crystal and for loads Rinse ] 7 Cal.
containing medium to light amounts of soil. Main Wash _ --41 iVlin.
Turn knob to Light/China. 2Rinses
Dry --35 Min.
76 Min. + Heating Delay °
NORMAL CYCLE:
Use for washing loads containing normally PreWash ] 9 Gal.
soiled dishes. Thiswould include dishloads Rinse
with problem soils. Turn knob to Norm_d Main Wash --49 Min.
Cycle. 2 Rinses
Dry 35 Min.
84 Min. + Heating Delay °
POTS b PANS:
Use for loads with heavy or dried soils. Turn PreWash I 11 Gal,
knob to Pots & Pans. 2 Rinses •
Main Wash • --64 Min.
2 Rinses
_--35 Min.
99 Min. + Heating Delay °
°The TEMP BOOST SENSOR may extendthe main wash to heat the water toproper temperature. The HEATING
DELAY indicator will light when the cycle is being extended due to low water temperatures.
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Options To Start Dishwasher
Afterloading set the dial to the desired cycle.
Temp Boost Sensor Press button for desired options.
If for any reason the incoming water
temperature is below 120°F,press the On NOTE: Run the water from the hot water tap to
button to assure the water is heated to proper clear the line of cold water before
temperature for best cleaning and drying starting.
results. The dial will pause at the _ to extend
the main wash and the Heating Delay light will Press the door until it latches. The cycle will
turn on. begin with a drain prior to fill and the On
indicator will light.
Press the Offbutton to cancel the Temp Boost
Sensor.Indicator Lights
Heated Rinse and Dry Options The On light indicates that the dishwasher is
RINSE TEMP operating.
Press the Sani button to turn the beating The Heating Delay light indicates that the main
element on during all rinses. The Sani option wash is being extended to heat the water to
helpsmaintain water temperature and improve proper temperature.
drying results.
Press the Normal button if Sani isnot desired. At the end of the dry phase the Clean light will
The beating element will be turned offin alI remain lit until the dial has been advanced to
rinses, the _.
FAN DRY Adding a Forgotten item
Press the Heat button to turn the heating For best cleaning,the forgotten item should be
element on during the fan dry period. Thisadded early in the cycle.
option improves drying results. 1. Unlatch the doorand wait until the sound of
Press the Mr button to turn the heating element
off during the fan dry period. Towel drying may circulating water stops.
be necessary. 2. Open the door and add the item.
NOTE: Temp Boost Sensor, Rinse Tcmp and 3. Pause before latching the door. The cycle will
Fan Dry options can be used separately
or together, continue at the point it was interrupted.
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