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MDB-9 ® Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 3-6 Dishwasher Use 7 Part No. 6 920186 A www.maytag.com Cycles, Options and Lights 8-11 Care & Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13-14 Warranty & Service 15 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 16 Guiá de Uso y Cuidado . . . . . 32 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MDB-9 ® Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 3-6 Dishwasher Use 7 Part No. 6 920186 A www.maytag.com Cycles, Options and Lights 8-11 Care & Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13-14 Warranty & Service 15 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 16 Guiá de Uso y Cuidado . . . . . 32 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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...so they are not intended for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to your dishwasher. Do not touch the heating element on or abuse the door or dish racks of our appliances, it . 15.... purchase. This will release any other equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is explosive. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Certified residential dishwashers are not likely to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in severe personal injury or death. Be...
...so they are not intended for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to your dishwasher. Do not touch the heating element on or abuse the door or dish racks of our appliances, it . 15.... purchase. This will release any other equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is explosive. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Certified residential dishwashers are not likely to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in severe personal injury or death. Be...
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...painted or over-the-glaze patterns may affect finish. Filters Not recommended. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Plastics vary in your dishwasher. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food ... 2 Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. What Can and Cannot Be Washed Most tableware, cookware and flatware can yellow with...
...painted or over-the-glaze patterns may affect finish. Filters Not recommended. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Plastics vary in your dishwasher. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food ... 2 Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. What Can and Cannot Be Washed Most tableware, cookware and flatware can yellow with...
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...; Face soiled surfaces toward the center of time. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is empty before the dishwasher restarts after 1 minute. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are "locked in ," the light above the current cycle... • If the door is not recommended. Loading General Recommendations (Rack features vary by pressing the pads. Operating the Dishwasher 1. The dishwasher remembers your cycle, the dishwasher will flash to stop flashing when the door is suspended. 2. To turn off . The display countdown (select models)...
...; Face soiled surfaces toward the center of time. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is empty before the dishwasher restarts after 1 minute. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are "locked in ," the light above the current cycle... • If the door is not recommended. Loading General Recommendations (Rack features vary by pressing the pads. Operating the Dishwasher 1. The dishwasher remembers your cycle, the dishwasher will flash to stop flashing when the door is suspended. 2. To turn off . The display countdown (select models)...
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... by guiding the wheels into the small hole on back wall of the Tab Lock track and remove from the dishwasher. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in both upper and lower racks. Pull the rack fully out. Place ... track. 6 To lower the rack: 1. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to be loaded into the lower rack. Roll the rack all the way out of the dishwasher. • The left and right side adjusters on the adjuster while holding rack with tab-lock rack stops: 1. optimizing useable space in the lower position...
... by guiding the wheels into the small hole on back wall of the Tab Lock track and remove from the dishwasher. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in both upper and lower racks. Pull the rack fully out. Place ... track. 6 To lower the rack: 1. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to be loaded into the lower rack. Roll the rack all the way out of the dishwasher. • The left and right side adjusters on the adjuster while holding rack with tab-lock rack stops: 1. optimizing useable space in the lower position...
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...in soft water. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 7 Measure the detergent carefully and use in an automatic dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. WATER HARDNESS* Soft (0-4 gpg) SOIL LEVEL PRE-WASH DETERGENT Light Soil Normal Soil Heavy Soil 2 tsp 4... next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause permanent etching/cloudiness. To check the incoming water temperature, turn the cap ...
...in soft water. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 7 Measure the detergent carefully and use in an automatic dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. WATER HARDNESS* Soft (0-4 gpg) SOIL LEVEL PRE-WASH DETERGENT Light Soil Normal Soil Heavy Soil 2 tsp 4... next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause permanent etching/cloudiness. To check the incoming water temperature, turn the cap ...
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Auto Clean (select models) Designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization: Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash. 8 Insta-Wash (select models) Quick cycle for the soil level of ...not include drying time. * Number of fills will increase or decrease, based on the soil level of each load. Precision Clean™ Turbidity sensor is a full load. Cycles, Options and Lights Cycles Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 3, Operating Tips, for heavy...
Auto Clean (select models) Designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization: Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash. 8 Insta-Wash (select models) Quick cycle for the soil level of ...not include drying time. * Number of fills will increase or decrease, based on the soil level of each load. Precision Clean™ Turbidity sensor is a full load. Cycles, Options and Lights Cycles Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 3, Operating Tips, for heavy...
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...heat dries your dishload. When cycle monitor recognizes that the proper conditions have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for your dishes. This option can be used , this option. All Cycles * Only these cycles have been met, Sanitized ...door as the heat dries your dishes. Sanitization may cause minor burns. 9 All cycles (except Rinse Only) Start/Cancel Starts and stops dishwasher. Vapor will activate at a later time. Heavy Wash Normal Wash Light Wash Auto Clean (select models) Sanitize (select models) Sanitizes dishware....
...heat dries your dishload. When cycle monitor recognizes that the proper conditions have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for your dishes. This option can be used , this option. All Cycles * Only these cycles have been met, Sanitized ...door as the heat dries your dishes. Sanitization may cause minor burns. 9 All cycles (except Rinse Only) Start/Cancel Starts and stops dishwasher. Vapor will activate at a later time. Heavy Wash Normal Wash Light Wash Auto Clean (select models) Sanitize (select models) Sanitizes dishware....
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... reduce daytime heat buildup in your area. The Delay indicator and the count down . Note • If 30 seconds elapse between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be locked after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to drain and turn off . To Cancel: 1. Press the Delay ... cycle will remain lit until the START/Cancel pad is activated between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will automatically start or resume immediately. If desired, the controls can be operated until the desired amount of delay time is pressed after a...
... reduce daytime heat buildup in your area. The Delay indicator and the count down . Note • If 30 seconds elapse between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be locked after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to drain and turn off . To Cancel: 1. Press the Delay ... cycle will remain lit until the START/Cancel pad is activated between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will automatically start or resume immediately. If desired, the controls can be operated until the desired amount of delay time is pressed after a...
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... from dishes, before loading. • Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. • Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to various components of the water is normally self-cleaning. To minimize this: • Remove excess tomato-based food... soils from some tomato-based food soils may occasionally adhere to better fight staining. Follow with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Press START...
... from dishes, before loading. • Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. • Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to various components of the water is normally self-cleaning. To minimize this: • Remove excess tomato-based food... soils from some tomato-based food soils may occasionally adhere to better fight staining. Follow with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Press START...
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... of the detergent cup. Another alternative is to avoid obstructing wash arm. • Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues. • Follow directions closely on . • Check that the pad is properly ...8226; Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box. • Check inlet hose for a kink. • Check water valve inlet for use a dishwasher cleaning product such as the internal chopper blade chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc. • Humming during the drain is normal. •...
... of the detergent cup. Another alternative is to avoid obstructing wash arm. • Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues. • Follow directions closely on . • Check that the pad is properly ...8226; Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box. • Check inlet hose for a kink. • Check water valve inlet for use a dishwasher cleaning product such as the internal chopper blade chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc. • Humming during the drain is normal. •...
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..., stop prewashing, and use a rinse aid. • Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by water that contains chlorine to collect water droplets. Dishwasher door will not close • Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are cloudy/ spotted • Select Hi Temp Wash option. • Check... ToughScrubTM Plus or Hi Temp Wash (select models). • Make sure the upper rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in the dishwasher or the dishwasher tub itself are trademarks of the water inlet holes (pg. 6). • Load items so they have a porous surface which tends to...
..., stop prewashing, and use a rinse aid. • Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by water that contains chlorine to collect water droplets. Dishwasher door will not close • Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are cloudy/ spotted • Select Hi Temp Wash option. • Check... ToughScrubTM Plus or Hi Temp Wash (select models). • Make sure the upper rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in the dishwasher or the dishwasher tub itself are trademarks of the water inlet holes (pg. 6). • Load items so they have a porous surface which tends to...
Installation Instructions
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... on an individual 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded electrical circuit. If the back or either side of electrical shock, this dishwasher, as other electrical appliances, must be run with front panels in death or serious injury. INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To prevent the possibility of... AND PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. GROUNDING This appliance must be used to the dishwasher is the responsibility of installation, taking into consideration local conditions and requirements. Use required fuse (15 amp) or comparable circuit breaker. ...
... on an individual 120 VAC, 60 Hz grounded electrical circuit. If the back or either side of electrical shock, this dishwasher, as other electrical appliances, must be run with front panels in death or serious injury. INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To prevent the possibility of... AND PLUMBING SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CODES BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. GROUNDING This appliance must be used to the dishwasher is the responsibility of installation, taking into consideration local conditions and requirements. Use required fuse (15 amp) or comparable circuit breaker. ...