Maytag MDB5010AWA User manual

Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ................................ 2
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Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,
Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7 • • •
Cycles at a Glance. ................................ 8 •
Operating lips ........................................ g .
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Water Conditions ................................. 10 "
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Special Care Items .............................. 11 .
Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12 •
Before You Call .............................. .13-14
Warranty .................................. BackCover :

Models: MDB4000, MDC4000, MDB4010,MDB4050, MDB4030,MDB4040,
MDB5000, MDB5010
Welcome .......................................................................
Congratulations on your choice Please attach your sales receipt here.
of a Maytag Jetclean <_>dish-
washert As you use your new
appliance you will appreciate
the many features that have
made it the Consumer Rated No.
l 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 !
Save timeand money. If something should
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before YouCall"sectionintheback of this
book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance, it is helpful to:
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.
ModelNumber
SerialNumber For additional questions, please contact us:
Maytag Consumer Information
2) Have proof of original date of purchase. One Dependability Square
Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]
(Mon.-Fri., 8am 5pro Central Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
_WARNING: Check with theinstallerto make sure
the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos-
sible electrical shock.Be sure you read the Important
Personal Safety Instructions unpage 2 beforeyou use this
dishwasher.
NOTE: In our contiuuing effort to improve the quality of
our dishwashers, it may be necessary to make changes to
the appliance without revising this guide.
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mportant Safety Instructions ......................... ...........
Products with a @ label have been listed with bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a
Underwriter's Laboratories,Inc. - those with a CSA tag cycle. It may be hot.
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed
Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elec- for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in
your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach
of children.
l0. Donot sit, stand on or abuse the dooror dish racks
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher, of the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 1l. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before produced in a hot water system that has not been
attempting to service, used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is
explosive. If the hot water system has not been
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and used for such a period, turn on all hot water
back must be enclosed and the front panels must faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-
be attached before electrical power is applied toeral minutes. This will release any accumulated
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc- hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
tions for proper grounding procedures, smoke or use an openflame during this process.
5, Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized 12. Do not wash plasticitems unless marked "dish-
power supply circuitto avoid electrical overload, washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items
6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or not so marked, check the manufacturer's recom-
play in, with, or around this dishwasher, mendations.
13. Do not tamper with controls.
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to
be washed,sharp or pointed items should be locat- 14. Always remove the door to the washing compart-
ed with the handles up. Also, load sharp items soment when removing an old dishwasher from set-
they are not likely to damage the door seal. vice or discarding it.
8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the 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 bones or• Removecertain foods(such as mustard, mayonnaise,
large foodparticles. The disposer in your dishwasher lemon juice,vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless
will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and 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 con-
during the drain and removed with the drain water, tact with the surface for an extended period of time.
You may hear a chopping noise during the drain. This • Serapeor soakitems with burnt onfoodsas they
is normal, require more energy than the rest of the load to clean
•If connected to a food waste disposer, makecertain satisfactorily.
the disposeris empty before starting the dish- • Soak or wipe a starchy fihn from utensils used to
washer. This allows proper draining, cook foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc.,
as they require more energy than the rest of the load to
clean satisfactorily.
General Recommendations
•Place allitems in the racks so they are separated and -Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash
facing center. This ensures the water spray can reach tower. This water spray is needed to properly clean
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results, items in the upper rack.
• Wedge flat, lightweight items (suchas plastic lids) next • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
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 after
•ltems can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at cycle is completed.
an angle to maximize space.
Your new Maytag _'dishwasher is designed toaccommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware,utensils and pots
and pans. It alsohas the capacity to accommodate l0 to 12 place settings, with certain models able to accommodate
up to 13 place settings. The following illustrations and information will help you become more familiar with your dish-
washer racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement for your items.
How to Load 10 Place Settings
Upper Rack Lower Rack
1 cui
and
3 saucers
are
on the
rack under
the Stack
Rack
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Upper Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
Theupper rack is designed withflexibility andversatility. Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weightplastics, small plates,
bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc, can be loaded inthis rack. Do not load glassesoverthe tines.
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The Vari-Lock '_ Snugger on the left (select models) The Stack-Rack (select 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 tosnug of a variety of items. Fold it down tohold 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 items on topof the wire. juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses,
bowls, plates, etc,
The curved wire onthe Vari-Lock TM Snugger (left) and
the Stack-Rack (right) is designed to hold stemware in
place. Taller stemware will fit betteron the right side as
the upper rack is deeper on this side. . ............
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
spoons, small plasticitems, etc. Close the cover. 4

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Lower Rack
(Features vary depending onmodel)
The lower rack is designed to accommodate a variety of large items such as
dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans, baking dishes, etc.
Withthe Stack-Rack shelf(select models) raised, thin
items like cookie sheets or pizza pansmay be placed
along the left side.With the shelf down, two levels of
glasses and cups can also be loaded.
Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be
placed on the left side or across the back of this rack.
Back Back
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Create-A-Space '_'tines are located across the center of Convertibletines inthe back-right comer can be
the lower rack to the left and right of the center spray adjusted toprovide narrow spacing for loading plates or
nozzle. These allow small dishes or saucers to be loaded wide spacing for loadingdeep bowls, pots or pans.
between rows of plates.
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Dishwashing Essentials .......................................
HOT Water
.] To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the
Cleaning and drying results,hot
Waterisnecessary. The incoming water tempera-{| hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run
.... into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the
:. _d_%'i_/40°Fto prbperlj,"ctivate the /
.',_gkn_ ah_m_t gr_easyfood,soils:./glass and check the temperature once it has stopped ris-
,, : _ '_ :* "_ :'/ing. If the temperature is below 120°F (49°C),have a
If for any reason (such as laundering,showers, etc.) the 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- Never use laundry detergent or hand dishwash-
matic dishwasher. Be sure itis fresh and stored in a cool, ing detergent in your dishwasher as it will Cause
dryplace (not underthe sink), severe Oversudsing and possible leaks.
Recommended Amount
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness (measured in grains per gallon -- gpg) and the Detergent Placement
amount of soil oil 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 etch_
ing/cloudiness.
As arule, 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 bothcups for Normal and longer cycles. Donot
divide the recommended amount between the cups.
The following chart includes specific recommendations.
Refer to the package directions on concentrated deter-
ents.)
Water Hardness* Detergent Use
Soft(0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons For Normal or Potsand Pans cycles place the recom-
mended amount of detergent in boththe PRE WASH
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10 12 teaspoons and MAIN WASH cups. Close the cover. The dishwash-
*Yourlocal water utili_or state university extension service er automatically releases detergent.
can tellyou the degree _2fwater hardness in your area. A Light/Chinacycle requires detergent in the MAIN
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1 WASH cup only. Close the cover after adding detergent.
teaspoon for each gpg) to the beginning of the main The detergent will automatically be dispensed.
wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it The Quick Wash/Rinsecycle needs detergent inthe
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub. After PREWASH cup only. Close the cover after adding
relatching the door, the dishwasher will continue detergent. The detergent will automaticallybe dis-
through the cycle, pensed.
Ifwater hardness is 15 gpg or harder,it is virtually Do not use detergent with the Rinse & Holdcycle.
impossible to achieve good results with artydishwasher. Leave the detergent cup lid open when running Rinse &
The only solution is a mechanical water softener to Hold.
improve water quality and detergent effectiveness. 6

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Rinse Aid To add rinse aid to the dispensen turn the cap counter-
clockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, aid into the opening. Replace the cap and turn it clock-
reduces spotting and filming,and reduces mois- wise.
[ ture left on the dishwasher interior.
Your Maytag Jetclean ®dishwasher features an automatic
rinse aid dispenser located near the detergent cups in the
door.
The clear window in the center of 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. Whenthe window becomes clear, it is time to
refill the dispenser. (As a guide, check the dispenser
monthly.)
An adjustable cap found on some models allows you to
_, adjust the amount of rinse aid dispensed. A raised dot
"Yf :_ on the cap indicates the recommended initial setting.
_ Typically, use the LESS setting for soft water and the
MORE setting for hard water. Set the cap anywhere
between these amounts as needed. To improve drying,
turnthe cap towards the MORE setting. When adjusting
or replacing the cap, be sure it is securely in place before
closing the dishwasher door.
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Usage Tips
•Use HOT Water •Select the Proper Cycle
IIot water dissolves and activates the detergent, The cycle selection depend on the amount of food
dissolves 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 DD-.
For best soil removal, good drying results and pre-
vention of filming, etching and spotting, the proper Energy Saving Tips
amount of detergent must be used. Refer to page 6
for recommended amounts. °Don't prerinse!
•Use a Rinse Aid • Wash full loads. The same amount of electricity and
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying results water are used.
and reduces spotting and filming. See above for
more information. • Load correctly" fbr best washing results.
•Load the Dishwasher Properly • Operate the dishwasher during off-peak hours.
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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Cycles at a Glance ..................................................
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Numberof buttonsand indicator lights varies dependingon model.
Your dishwasher features several cycles and options to clean and dry a variety of loads. Thefollowinginformation will
help you select theappropriatecycleand 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 OPTIONSSEQUENCE WATER
USAGE wash andfinalrinse. If necessary, the cycle is inter-
rupted to heat water to the proper temperature; the
POTS & PANS provides Prewash HEATING DELAY light is illuminated during this time.
alonger cycle for items Prerinse Use the Pots & Pans option to aid in removing tough
with heavy food soils. Main Wash 8.4 Gal. food soils.
Hi-Temp Rinse Sani Heat (8 pad models) checks the main wasb and
Dry final rinse temperature. If necessary, the cycle is inter-
NORMAL WASH is Prewash rupted to heat water to theproper temperature; the
designed to wash loads Main Wash HEATING DELAY light is illuminated during this time.
containing dishes with Hi-Temp Rinse 6.3 Gal. Sani Heat also provides additional heated dry time.
normal amounts of food Dry When the Sani Heat option is selected with the Quick
soils. Wash/Rinse cycle, additional heat is automatically
.................. .. added to the wash The Sani Heat option does NOT add
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LIGHT/CHINA is Main Wash dry time in Quick Wash/Rinse. Use SaM Heat to aid in
the removal of tough, more difficult to remove food
designed for washing Hi-Temp Rinse 4.2 Gal. soils (such as starches and fats) and to boost drying
lightly soiled loads or Dry results.
china and crystal items.
............................. Wash ........................ TempSense ensures proper water temperature when
QUICK WASH/RINSE using the Pots & Pans, Normal,or Light/China cycles. If
is designed for use when Rinse 3.7 Gal. needed, the wash or rinse portions of the cycle are
lightly soiled dishes are extended until a proper water temperature is reached.
needed in a hurry. When the wash or rinse portions of the cycle are being
............................................................ extended, the HEATING DELAY light is illuminated.
RINSE & HOLD is for Rinse Use this option if the incoming water temperature is
rinsing dishes being held below 120°F due to other household demands such as
until the dishwasher is 2.0 Gal. showers and laundry.
full This helps reduce Healed Dry ON improves drying results by turning on
the potential for odors, the heating element during the dry portion of the cycle.
Delay Start allows you to program the dishwasher to Heated Dry OFF turns the heating element off during
operate at a more convenient time or during off- peak the dry portion of the cycle. Towel drying of some items
energy rate hours. Simply turn the cycle selector knob may necessary with this selection and more moisture
to the desired number of delay hours and latch the door. may be noticed on the dishwasher interior.
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Note: For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot NOTE: With either dry option, it is normal to notice
water is necessary to activate detergent and to break vapor coming out of the vent area.
downgreasy food soils.
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Operating "tips .......................................................
Starting The Dishwasher Adding a Forgotten Item
BAfter 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-
ible models to the faucet. (See below) [] Open the door and add the item.
[] 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.
....... )S_ separately or together_
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Indicator Lights
Delay Start glows when this option is selected. The "_ Clean (select 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(selectmodels) glows when any cycle on the control manually advanced to OFF.
knob (including delay start and dry) is on. This light will _-_Heating Delay glows to indicate that the cycle is
go off when the control knob reaches OFF. being extendedto heat water tothe 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
] 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-
nector onto the faucet.
] Remove pressure from the thumb release and tug
slightly on the connector to be sure it is securely in
place.
_I_ Turn the hot water on full force.
] Checkthat the sink drain is openso water from the
dishwasher can drain properly.
B Pull the electrical cord from the recess. Plug it into
a properly grounded outlet.
] Select the proper cycle for the load and start the
dishwasher.
Release Faucet
Button Connector
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