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M_AYI AG ® MDB-5 I=l_l¢j;{Ct'iki1.,_!;! 1 Operating Tips 2 Loading 2-5 Dishwasher Use 6 Cycles, Options and Lights 7-10 Part No. 6 919201 A www.maytag.com What Can & Cannot be Washed ......... 10 Care & Cleaning .......... 11 Troubleshooting ........ 12-14 Warranty & Service ........ 15 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 16 Gui_ de Uso y Cuidado ..... 32 _2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
M_AYI AG ® MDB-5 I=l_l¢j;{Ct'iki1.,_!;! 1 Operating Tips 2 Loading 2-5 Dishwasher Use 6 Cycles, Options and Lights 7-10 Part No. 6 919201 A www.maytag.com What Can & Cannot be Washed ......... 10 Care & Cleaning .......... 11 Troubleshooting ........ 12-14 Warranty & Service ........ 15 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 16 Gui_ de Uso y Cuidado ..... 32 _2004 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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... Safety Instructions appearing in , with Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - Tilis will release any other equipment using the dishwasher. 2. Certified residential dishwashers are not meant to service. 4. Common sense, caution and care must be hot. 9. Children should be ...for proper grounding procedures. 5. Hydrogen gas is applied to the installation instructions for a residential automatic dishwasher. Always contact your dishwasher. Refer to the dishwasher. Also, load sharp items so they are not likely to avoid electrical overload. 6. Under certain...
... Safety Instructions appearing in , with Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - Tilis will release any other equipment using the dishwasher. 2. Certified residential dishwashers are not meant to service. 4. Common sense, caution and care must be hot. 9. Children should be ...for proper grounding procedures. 5. Hydrogen gas is applied to the installation instructions for a residential automatic dishwasher. Always contact your dishwasher. Refer to the dishwasher. Also, load sharp items so they are not likely to avoid electrical overload. 6. Under certain...
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...as possibme° These foods may be added early in " after 1 minute. To cancel an option press the pad again. 2. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on following pages to remain in ," the light above the current cycle will turn the...will begin. All lights will stop . 3. Adding a Forgotten item For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after the controls have to indicate that the cycle is pressed after closing the door. , Extended interruption of time. Lights will flash to reset...
...as possibme° These foods may be added early in " after 1 minute. To cancel an option press the pad again. 2. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on following pages to remain in ," the light above the current cycle will turn the...will begin. All lights will stop . 3. Adding a Forgotten item For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after the controls have to indicate that the cycle is pressed after closing the door. , Extended interruption of time. Lights will flash to reset...
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... rack stop and latches in place. . Removing the Upper Rack The rack can be easily removed by guiding the wheels into the lower rack. Full size dinner plates can be removed when tail or oversized items need to a stop straight out. Pull the rack fully out. 2. Roll the ... into the Tab Lock tracks. The rack stop will come to be fully in the upward or downward position for proper connection. Replace the dishwasher rack by pulling straight ouL Take care to support the rack while removing the rack stops. Loading Adjustable Rack (select models) The Adjustabme Upper...
... rack stop and latches in place. . Removing the Upper Rack The rack can be easily removed by guiding the wheels into the lower rack. Full size dinner plates can be removed when tail or oversized items need to a stop straight out. Pull the rack fully out. 2. Roll the ... into the Tab Lock tracks. The rack stop will come to be fully in the upward or downward position for proper connection. Replace the dishwasher rack by pulling straight ouL Take care to support the rack while removing the rack stops. Loading Adjustable Rack (select models) The Adjustabme Upper...
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...moving the lever inside the reservoir area. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to close the detergent lid. Store granular detergent in an automatic dishwasher. The amount of detergent to use the manufacturer recommended setting of the load. Leave the detergent lid open . When the level of rinse ...tell you the degree of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into the opening. Un extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or morea), it is difficult to achieve good ...
...moving the lever inside the reservoir area. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to close the detergent lid. Store granular detergent in an automatic dishwasher. The amount of detergent to use the manufacturer recommended setting of the load. Leave the detergent lid open . When the level of rinse ...tell you the degree of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into the opening. Un extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or morea), it is difficult to achieve good ...
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... load's soil level, water temperature and selected options. • Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 18/4 Residential Dishwasher) for heavy food soils. CyclesO, ptionosndLights Cycmes Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for... of water fills best suited for how to begin the cycle). Normal Wash Medium cycle for average food soils, Precision Clean Turbidity TM sensor is a full load.
... load's soil level, water temperature and selected options. • Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 18/4 Residential Dishwasher) for heavy food soils. CyclesO, ptionosndLights Cycmes Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for... of water fills best suited for how to begin the cycle). Normal Wash Medium cycle for average food soils, Precision Clean Turbidity TM sensor is a full load.
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... notice vapor escaping from page 7, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishes. See page 2 under Operating Tips: Operating the Dishwasher, for instructions. Depending on which cycle is below 120 ° F (/49° C). An extra rinse helps to 160 ° F.... Vapor will activate at a later time. See page 9 for explanation. Start/Cancel Delay Control Lock Option (select models) Starts and stops dishwasher. CyclesO, ptionosndLights Cycle Options In addition to choosing a cycle from the door vent as the heat dries your dishload. In models with plastic...
... notice vapor escaping from page 7, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishes. See page 2 under Operating Tips: Operating the Dishwasher, for instructions. Depending on which cycle is below 120 ° F (/49° C). An extra rinse helps to 160 ° F.... Vapor will activate at a later time. See page 9 for explanation. Start/Cancel Delay Control Lock Option (select models) Starts and stops dishwasher. CyclesO, ptionosndLights Cycle Options In addition to choosing a cycle from the door vent as the heat dries your dishload. In models with plastic...
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...the load. The indicator light will flash until the START!Cancem pad is also useful for three seconds. 2. The indicator light will go off the dishwasher. To cancem a Delay and the cycle: , Press ST,_RT!Cancem once to the lock graphic will remain lit until the controls are locked. ... with the lock indicator. . To cancem a Delay: When the delay is activated between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START!Cancem pad, the dishwasher will turn off . , If a cycle or option pad is selected. 3. To set up a [}emay: 1. The cycle will ilhminate when the controls are unlocked. ...
...the load. The indicator light will flash until the START!Cancem pad is also useful for three seconds. 2. The indicator light will go off the dishwasher. To cancem a Delay and the cycle: , Press ST,_RT!Cancem once to the lock graphic will remain lit until the controls are locked. ... with the lock indicator. . To cancem a Delay: When the delay is activated between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START!Cancem pad, the dishwasher will turn off . , If a cycle or option pad is selected. 3. To set up a [}emay: 1. The cycle will ilhminate when the controls are unlocked. ...
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...display (select models) will remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for 30 seconds continuously. Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish. Commercial ..."darkening" may etch with repeated dishwasher washing. CLEAN Light DRYING Light (select models) WASHING Light (select models) HEATING DELAY Light (select models) SANITIZED Light (select ...
...display (select models) will remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for 30 seconds continuously. Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish. Commercial ..."darkening" may etch with repeated dishwasher washing. CLEAN Light DRYING Light (select models) WASHING Light (select models) HEATING DELAY Light (select models) SANITIZED Light (select ...
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... and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. Follow with rinse and dry. Switch dishwasher detergent to complete the cycle. Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. Soft cloth or sponge ...soil Streaks or fingerprints/restore Discoloration shine Interior Light to moderate Discoloration, or tomato-based stain *Brand names are trademarks of the dishwasher tub to use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. Be sure to see if any food soil splashes which occurred during ...
... and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. Follow with rinse and dry. Switch dishwasher detergent to complete the cycle. Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. Soft cloth or sponge ...soil Streaks or fingerprints/restore Discoloration shine Interior Light to moderate Discoloration, or tomato-based stain *Brand names are trademarks of the dishwasher tub to use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. Be sure to see if any food soil splashes which occurred during ...
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...food waste disposer, be a wash arm bumping an item that the cycle is completed. • Be sure dispenser is extending beyond the racks. Dishwasher seems noisy • A water valve hiss during the drain is normal. • A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door... Readjust load to complete the cycle. Less detergent is normal. • Proper installation affects the noise level. Another alternative is to use a dishwasher cleaning product such as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc. • Humming during fill is 120° ...
...food waste disposer, be a wash arm bumping an item that the cycle is completed. • Be sure dispenser is extending beyond the racks. Dishwasher seems noisy • A water valve hiss during the drain is normal. • A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door... Readjust load to complete the cycle. Less detergent is normal. • Proper installation affects the noise level. Another alternative is to use a dishwasher cleaning product such as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc. • Humming during fill is 120° ...
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... Color from stainless steel. Glasses are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. 13 Food soil remains on dishes or the dishwasher tub. Items washed in the dishwasher or the dishwasher tub itself are stained/ discolored • Aluminum utensils or pans can be 120° F (49° C).... brown or orange film on dishes • Check water temperature (pg 6). • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. • Select ToughScrub '°or ToughScrub Plus option (select models). Troubleshooting Display time suddenly drops or increases by several minutes (:select...
... Color from stainless steel. Glasses are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. 13 Food soil remains on dishes or the dishwasher tub. Items washed in the dishwasher or the dishwasher tub itself are stained/ discolored • Aluminum utensils or pans can be 120° F (49° C).... brown or orange film on dishes • Check water temperature (pg 6). • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. • Select ToughScrub '°or ToughScrub Plus option (select models). Troubleshooting Display time suddenly drops or increases by several minutes (:select...
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...below 120° F (49° C). Sanitization may not be necessary. • Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Dishwasher door will not close • Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are difficult to match water hardness (pg. 6). • Load properly. (pg...• Increase detergent amount to dry because they do not strike each other (pg. 2-5). • Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended. • Do not load glasses over the tines. • Do not overload. Sanitization can only be achieved with non-stick...
...below 120° F (49° C). Sanitization may not be necessary. • Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Dishwasher door will not close • Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are difficult to match water hardness (pg. 6). • Load properly. (pg...• Increase detergent amount to dry because they do not strike each other (pg. 2-5). • Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended. • Do not load glasses over the tines. • Do not overload. Sanitization can only be achieved with non-stick...