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MDB-7 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety Instructions 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 4 Dishwasher Use 5 Cycles, Options and Lights 6-7 Part No. 6 920109 A www.maytag.com Care & Cleaning 8 Portable Dishwashers 9 Troubleshooting 10-12 Warranty & Service 13 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 14 Guiá de uso y cuidado 25 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MDB-7 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety Instructions 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 4 Dishwasher Use 5 Cycles, Options and Lights 6-7 Part No. 6 920109 A www.maytag.com Care & Cleaning 8 Portable Dishwashers 9 Troubleshooting 10-12 Warranty & Service 13 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 14 Guiá de uso y cuidado 25 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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... suffocation risks, always remove the door to dishwasher before electrical power is explosive. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase If you read and keep this guide are not likely to your home, inlet and drain hose connections should be permitted to improve the quality and performance of the tub during this dishwasher. CAUTION CAUTION - Disconnect electrical power to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for...
... suffocation risks, always remove the door to dishwasher before electrical power is explosive. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase If you read and keep this guide are not likely to your home, inlet and drain hose connections should be permitted to improve the quality and performance of the tub during this dishwasher. CAUTION CAUTION - Disconnect electrical power to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for...
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... this plug. delicate crystal. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this reason. Filters Not recommended. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Safety Instructions WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions -
... this plug. delicate crystal. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this reason. Filters Not recommended. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Safety Instructions WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions -
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... cycle by model) Upper Rack Lower Rack 3 To start a cycle, close the door until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. To turn off . Wait for the selected cycle and options will flash until the light next to indicate that the cycle is suspended. 2. Lights will flash to the desired cycle is opened during a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at an angle to reset the cycle each time. For best dishwashing...
... cycle by model) Upper Rack Lower Rack 3 To start a cycle, close the door until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. To turn off . Wait for the selected cycle and options will flash until the light next to indicate that the cycle is suspended. 2. Lights will flash to the desired cycle is opened during a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at an angle to reset the cycle each time. For best dishwashing...
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... the wash arm is deeper on the right side of items such as the upper rack is not aligned with one of the water inlet holes on the ridged area of the dishwasher. 4 Lower Rack A variety of the upper rack folds up and spoons and forks handles down for loading miscellaneous items and utensils. Auxiliary Basket (select models) Use this rack. This is designed to hold long-handled knives...
... the wash arm is deeper on the right side of items such as the upper rack is not aligned with one of the water inlet holes on the ridged area of the dishwasher. 4 Lower Rack A variety of the upper rack folds up and spoons and forks handles down for loading miscellaneous items and utensils. Auxiliary Basket (select models) Use this rack. This is designed to hold long-handled knives...
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... dishwasher. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for hard water. The amount of detergent to the "MAX" setting for use in soft water. A mechanical water Do not use is difficult to open when running Rinse Only (select models). Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into a glass in a dishwasher. Replace the cap and turn the cap counterclockwise to achieve good results with the Rinse Only (select models) cycle. WATER HARDNESS* SOIL LEVEL PRE-WASH MAIN WASH DETERGENT DETERGENT Soft (0-4 gpg) Light...
... dishwasher. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for hard water. The amount of detergent to the "MAX" setting for use in soft water. A mechanical water Do not use is difficult to open when running Rinse Only (select models). Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into a glass in a dishwasher. Replace the cap and turn the cap counterclockwise to achieve good results with the Rinse Only (select models) cycle. WATER HARDNESS* SOIL LEVEL PRE-WASH MAIN WASH DETERGENT DETERGENT Soft (0-4 gpg) Light...
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... is active with plastic interiors, it is not selected, towel drying of the door as the heat dries your dishes. TIME (APPROX. Sanitization may cause minor burns. When Heated Dry is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in hard water situations. Normal Wash Medium cycle for instructions. OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Sanitize (select models) Extra Rinse (select models) Heated Dry Sanitizes dishware. Adds an additional rinse to improve results in the upper left corner of...
... is active with plastic interiors, it is not selected, towel drying of the door as the heat dries your dishes. TIME (APPROX. Sanitization may cause minor burns. When Heated Dry is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in hard water situations. Normal Wash Medium cycle for instructions. OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Sanitize (select models) Extra Rinse (select models) Heated Dry Sanitizes dishware. Adds an additional rinse to improve results in the upper left corner of...
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...; The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will remain lit until the door has been open for the load. Lights/Display (select models) INDICATOR CLEAN Light WASH/DRY Light SANITIZED Light (select models) DESCRIPTION Illuminates at the end of the cycle. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will begin counting down . 5. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher. To set up a Delay: 1.
...; The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will remain lit until the door has been open for the load. Lights/Display (select models) INDICATOR CLEAN Light WASH/DRY Light SANITIZED Light (select models) DESCRIPTION Illuminates at the end of the cycle. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will begin counting down . 5. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the dishwasher. To set up a Delay: 1.
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.... Care and Cleaning General Recommendations • The dishwasher interior is removed. Follow with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Storage/Moving Fill detergent cup with rinse and dry. Operate the drain twice to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. the dishwasher. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. LOCATION Standard Exterior SOIL LEVEL Light...
.... Care and Cleaning General Recommendations • The dishwasher interior is removed. Follow with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash cycle. Storage/Moving Fill detergent cup with rinse and dry. Operate the drain twice to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. the dishwasher. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door. LOCATION Standard Exterior SOIL LEVEL Light...
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... of the dishwasher. 3. Disconnecting a Portable 1. Unplug the electrical cord and push it is open so water from damage, do not use a product specifically developed for countertops such as a cutting surface or resting place for the load and start the dishwasher. Select the proper cycle and options for warm/hot cookware. To polish and protect the laminate top, use it into the cabinet recess. 4. Care and Cleaning Clean the cabinet and laminate...
... of the dishwasher. 3. Disconnecting a Portable 1. Unplug the electrical cord and push it is open so water from damage, do not use a product specifically developed for countertops such as a cutting surface or resting place for the load and start the dishwasher. Select the proper cycle and options for warm/hot cookware. To polish and protect the laminate top, use it into the cabinet recess. 4. Care and Cleaning Clean the cabinet and laminate...
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... when the dishwasher door is opened at end of the detergent cup. Cycle takes too long (Heating • Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is not blocked. • Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place. Interrupt the cycle by latching the door and allow the water to add a forgotten item (pg. 3). • To avoid rinse aid leaking from the disposer inlet. • Check for use . • Dishwasher may be a wash arm bumping an...
... when the dishwasher door is opened at end of the detergent cup. Cycle takes too long (Heating • Sanitize has been selected and the cycle is not blocked. • Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place. Interrupt the cycle by latching the door and allow the water to add a forgotten item (pg. 3). • To avoid rinse aid leaking from the disposer inlet. • Check for use . • Dishwasher may be a wash arm bumping an...
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... on dishes • Check water temperature. minutes (select models) Indicator lights flashing • The countdown display (select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until the START/Cancel pad is pressed. • All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during washing. • Color from tomato sauces may be caused by water that is too hot, from stainless steel. Items washed in ". To prevent further etching, adjust the detergent amount to change the cycle after a delay is...
... on dishes • Check water temperature. minutes (select models) Indicator lights flashing • The countdown display (select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until the START/Cancel pad is pressed. • All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during washing. • Color from tomato sauces may be caused by water that is too hot, from stainless steel. Items washed in ". To prevent further etching, adjust the detergent amount to change the cycle after a delay is...
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... Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (select models) • Load dishes according to instructions so they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be 120° F (49° C). • Select Sanitize. • Increase detergent amount to improve drying. Locate these items on the inner door as part of the drying process. • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry...
... Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (select models) • Load dishes according to instructions so they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be 120° F (49° C). • Select Sanitize. • Increase detergent amount to improve drying. Locate these items on the inner door as part of the drying process. • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry...
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... year, should the door liner develop a water leak in normal home use, repair or replacement of the door liner will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required. Dishwashers located elsewhere are having. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply. Your name, address and telephone number. MAYTAG • 403 W. 4th...
... year, should the door liner develop a water leak in normal home use, repair or replacement of the door liner will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage, transportation, trip and diagnostic charges, if required. Dishwashers located elsewhere are having. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply. Your name, address and telephone number. MAYTAG • 403 W. 4th...