Maytag DWU8460AAX Operating instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1
Consumer Publications .............................................................................. 1
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 2
Using Your Dishwasher .............................................................................. 3-7
• Hot Water is Essential ........................................................................ 3
•Preparing Dishes ................................................................................. 3
• Loading Your Dishwasher .................................................................. 3-5
• Using Detergent and Rinse Aid ......................................................... 6-7
Selecting Cycles and Options/Starting Dishwasher ............................. 8-9
Special Tips ................................................................................................... 10-13
•ForBest Results .................................................................................. 10
•Water Conditions ................................................................................ 10-11
•EnergySavingTips............................................................................. 11
•What Can and CannotBe Washed ..................................................... 12
•Mainfainingthe Dishwasher .............................................................. 13
•ChangingPanels .................................................................................. 13
Before You Call For Service ..................................................................... 14-15
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 16

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Jetclean TM 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
cleaning and capacity along with energy data plate located on the upper left corner of the
efficiency and dependability, tub opening.
On the following pages you will find a wealth of ModelNumber
information regarding all aspects of your
beautiful new dishwasher. By following these
instructions carefully, you will be able to aohieve serialNumber
excellent results with your dishwasher. Should
you have any questions about using your Maytag
dishwasher, contact us. Be sure to provide the
model number of your dishwasher. WARNING - Check with installer to
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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Products with a _) label have been listed with 8. Be careful not totouch the heating elern_
the Underwriters'Laboratories, Inc. - those with on the bottom of the tub during or at the
a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian completion of a eyele. 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 for an automatic dishwasher. N(
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, use soap, laundry detergent, or hand
including the following: washing detergent in your dishwasher. Ke
1. Read all instructions before using the these products out of the reach of childre
dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended dish racks of the dishwasher.
function. 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas rr
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher be produced in a hot water system that h_
before attempting to service, not been used for two weeks or more.
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot w_
and back must be enclosed,and the front system has not been used for such a perio
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 for several minutes.
grounding procedures. This will release any accumulated hydrog_
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smok,
sized power supply"circuit to avoid electrical use an open flame during this process.
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, check the
dishwasher, manufacturer'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.
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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 neeessa_: The water should be 120°-140°F. If, the number and type of articles used will vary
for any reason, the temperature of the water dail> Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
being delivered by the water heater is below and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and
120°F select the Temp Boost Sensor option to utensils. The following instructions and pictures
have your dishwasher heat the water, will help you become familiar with your
To check water temperature,turn on the hot dishwasher. With experience, you willlearn the
water faucetnearestthe dishwasherLet water best arrangement for your particular needs.
run into a glass in the sink until it is as hot as General Recommendations
possible, then check wifll a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is • Place all items on racks so they are separated
below 120°F (49°C), have a qnalified person and face the center to insure the water spray"
will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow
raise the water heater thermostat setting, items to extend out of the racks.
Before starting the dishwashei; tam on the hot
water faueet and let it run until the water is hot. • Make sure the movement of the upper and
lower spray armsis not blocked by items
hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in
Preparing Dishes the upper rack.
• It is notnecessary to rinse dishesbefore •Insure the free flow of water to the detergent
placing them in your May*ag dishwasher, cup by not blocking it with large items.
Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of
food. The food disposer in your dishwasher •Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
covers) may be wedged next to the silverware
can handle a variety"of items such as pits, fruit hasket or along the sides and back of the racks
seeds, popcorn and toothpicks. These items
will be chopped into small pieces during drain •The wash tower rises through the center ofth
and removed with the drain water. If hard lower rack during the cycle. For the best
items get into the dishwasher module, you cleaning results, avoidblocking it or loading
may hear chopping noises during drain. These tall articles next to it.
sounds are normal. Avoidblocking
•Foods that have been burned onto cooking wash tower
utensils will need to be scraped or soaked.
• Certain lbods,such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar,salt or dressings may"
cause stainless steelflatware to rust and pit if
allowed to remain in contact with the surface
for a period of time. Therefore, it is best to
rinse thesefood soilsoff stainless steel flatware
unless the dishwasher is to be operated soon
after loading.
• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, make certain the disposer is
emnpletely empty before starting fl_e
dishwasher to prov/de ibr proper draining.
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Upper Rack The hinged shelf can be used to stack tu
of cups,juice glasses,and other short ite
The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed Load small diameter items under shelf s(
with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, small will reach upper tier. When the shelf is f(
plates, bowls, pans, etc. can be loaded in marly up,this are can be used for taller glasses,
different positions to suit your needs, stemware, etc.
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.
When loading glassware, leave a small space The upper rack may be removed if desire(
between each piece so they do not touch each Push inward on the front of the rack rail e
other during the wash cycle. Do not place unsnap. Remove rail ends and pull out rae
glassesover the tines.To replace rack: reinsert rack, place rail en
position and snap fronts into place by pushi
outward.
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Lower Rack Flatware
Large dinner plates and other dishes may be Put flatware in the removable silverware basket,
placed in any convenient location in the lower mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent
rack but soiled surfaces should face the them from nesting together, place some handles
center, up and some down. However, sharp or pointed
Tall items such as bakeware and large platters items should be loaded with the handles up.
should be loaded on the left side of this rack. The silverware basket may be removed for ease
Thin items (cookie sheets, pizza pans, etc.) may of loading or unloading.
be placed behind the folding shelf. With the Use the covered section for small,lightweight
shelf down, two levels of glasses and cups can be articles such as measuring cups and spoons,-
loaded. For best washability,do not place any small plastic items,baby spoons, etc. Lower the
items in the short tines when the shelf is being cover to keep these items in place.
used.
Small items such as plates,saucers or shallow
bowls may be loaded in the elevated area behind
the wash tower.
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Using Detergent and Rinse For water hardness of13-14grains, add
Aid additional detergent (1 teaspoon for eacll grai
over 12) at the beginning of the main wash
Detergent portion of the cycle. (Open door, add deterge
Use only a powder or liquid detergent designed tobottomof tub, close door and dishwasher
for an automatic dishwasher. Use fresh detergent continue through cycle.)
and store it in a cool, dry place (not under If water is 15 grains or harder, it will be Viltu_
kitchen sink). Never use laundry detergent impossible to get good results with any
or hand dlshwashing detergent in yourdishwasher. The only solution isa mechanical
dishwasher as it will cause severe water softener toimprove water qualit_
oversudsing. Adding Detergent
Recommended Amount to Use Add Detergent to Dispenser Cup Just Befl
The amount of detergent to use depends on the You Select the Cycle and Options.
water hardness (measured in grains per gallon--
gpg) and the 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.
Detergent willbe released automatically into
Too little detergent can result in poor cleaning,
hard water filmingand spotting, and poor drying, prewash and main wash.
Overuse of detergent (especially in chemically Light/China
softened water) can cause permanent etching Place the proper amount 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
level may have to be increased. The phosphate main wash.
content is shown on the side of the box. QuickWash/Rinse
A basic' guideline isone teaspoon of detergent
for each grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a Place the proper amount of detergent in the
minimum of three teaspoons (one tablespoon)in Prewash cup only. Close the lid. The deterge
soft water. Refer to the chart below, will be dispensed immediately.
NOTE: When using an ultra or concentrated Rinse& Hold
dishwashing detergent follow Do NOT use detergent in this cycle.
manufacturer's suggested amounts.
WATER HARDNESS* DETERGENT USE
Soft (0-3 grains) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 grains)4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 grains) 10-12teaspoons
*Yourlocalwaterutilitycantellyoutheexactdegreeof
hardnessofyourwatersupply.In_l_ralareas,)'ourstate
universi) extensionservicecantellyouhowto testyour
waterhardness.
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Rinse Aid
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 rednees spotting and
filming.
To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to
open. Removecap andpo_r liquid rinse aid into
be opening. Replace cap and turn clockwise to
close. @
The dear 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 DISHW
APPROX.
CYCLE SETTING SEQUENCE CYCLE TIME WATER US]
RINSE & HOLD:
Use to rinse a relatively few soiled dishes Rinse 7 Min. 2 Gal.
which are to be held until the dishwasher is
full. Turn knob to Rinse & Hold.
QUICK WASHRINSE:
Use to quicklywash dusty,or very lightly Wash _ 5 Gal.
soiled dishes you wish to store or reuse im- 2 Rinses _- 17 Min.
mediately. Turn knob to Quick Wash/Rinse.
LIGHTCHINA:
Use for china and crystal and for loads Rinse ] 7 Gal.
containing medium to light amounts of soil. Mair_Wash _- --41 Min.
Turn knob to Light/China. 2 Rinses
D_ --35 Min.
76 Min. + Heating Delay °
NORMAL CYCLE:
Use fur washing loads containing normally PreWash ] 9 Gal.
soiled dishes. This would include dishloads Rinse _ L_
with problem soils. Turn !qmb to Normal Main \_,,ash | t9 Min.
Cycle. 2 Rinses j
_--35 Min.
84 Min. + Heating Delay *
POTS & PANS:
Use for loads with heavy or dried soils. Turn PreWash ] 11 Gal.
knob to Pots & Pans. 2 Rinses
Main Wash --64 Min.
2Rinses
DIy--35Min.
99 Min. + Heating Delay °
•The TEMP BOOST SENSOR may extend the main wash to heat the water to proper 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
Temp Boost Sensor After loading set tbe dial to the desired cycle.
If for any reason the incoming water Press button for desired options.
temperature is below 120°F, press the On NOTE: Run the water fromthe 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
results. The dial will pause at the a/_ to extend starting.
the main wash and the Heating Delay light will Press the door until it latches. Tile cyele will
turn on. begin with a drain prior to fill.
Press the Offbutton to cancel the Temp Boost
Sensor. Indicator Lights
Heated Rinse and Dry Options The Heating Delay light indicates that the main
RINSE TEMP wash is being extended to heat the water to
Press the Sani button to turn the heating proper temperature.
element on during J1 rinses. The Sani option At the end of the dryphase clean will remain lit
helps maintain water temperature and improve until the dial has been advanced to the _.
drying results.
Press the Norm'a] button if Sani is not desired.
The heating element will be turned offfor all Adding a Forgotten Item
rinses. For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be
FAN DRY added early in the cycle.
Press the Heat button to turn the heating 1. Unlatch the door and wait until the sound of
element on during the fan dry period. This
option improves drying results, circulating water stops.
Press the Mr button to turn the heating element 2. Open the door and add the item.
off during the }:andry period. Towel drying may3. Pause before latching the door. The cycle will
be necessary, continue at the point it was interrupted.
NOTE: Temp Boost Sensor, Rinse Temp and
Fan Dry options can be used separately
or together.
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