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MDB-8 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 3-4 Dishwasher Use 5 Part No. 6 920187 A www.maytag.com Cycles, Options and Lights 6-7 Care & Cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 9-10 Warranty & Service 11 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 12 Guiá de uso y cuidado 24 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MDB-8 Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Safety 1 What Can & Cannot be Washed 2 Operating Tips 3 Loading 3-4 Dishwasher Use 5 Part No. 6 920187 A www.maytag.com Cycles, Options and Lights 6-7 Care & Cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 9-10 Warranty & Service 11 Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien 12 Guiá de uso y cuidado 24 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
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... rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 6. Children should be hot. 9. Products with a label have questions, call: 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 (U.S. To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks, always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for leaks. Safety What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions...
... rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 6. Children should be hot. 9. Products with a label have questions, call: 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 (U.S. To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks, always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from each for leaks. Safety What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions...
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.... High water temperature and detergents may fade. delicate crystal. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. What Can and Cannot Be Washed Most tableware, cookware and flatware can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may affect finish. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately.
.... High water temperature and detergents may fade. delicate crystal. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. What Can and Cannot Be Washed Most tableware, cookware and flatware can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze patterns may affect finish. Stainless Steel Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately.
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... (select models) Upper Rack 3 Lower Rack To start a cycle, close the door until START/CANCEL is not recommended. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without draining, press the START/CANCEL pad twice. Wait for an extended period of interruption. Do not allow items to stop flashing when the door is empty before the dishwasher restarts after 1 minute. The dishwasher remembers your items. 10 Place Setting Load (Rack features vary by model) 3 saucers are "locked in ", the light beside...
... (select models) Upper Rack 3 Lower Rack To start a cycle, close the door until START/CANCEL is not recommended. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without draining, press the START/CANCEL pad twice. Wait for an extended period of interruption. Do not allow items to stop flashing when the door is empty before the dishwasher restarts after 1 minute. The dishwasher remembers your items. 10 Place Setting Load (Rack features vary by model) 3 saucers are "locked in ", the light beside...
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.... Tab Lock Tab Lock Rack Stop To replace: 1. Fold it down . Taller stemware will not operate correctly if the wash arm is designed to hold stemware in this rack. Auxiliary Basket (select models) Use this supplemental basket in this rack. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to support the rack while removing the rack stops. 3. Loading Upper Rack Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. This could block the lower wash arm. can be loaded into...
.... Tab Lock Tab Lock Rack Stop To replace: 1. Fold it down . Taller stemware will not operate correctly if the wash arm is designed to hold stemware in this rack. Auxiliary Basket (select models) Use this supplemental basket in this rack. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to support the rack while removing the rack stops. 3. Loading Upper Rack Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. This could block the lower wash arm. can be loaded into...
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..." setting for detergent usage recommendations. Rinse Aid Regular use detergent with any dishwasher. Replace the cap and turn on the dishwasher interior. Be sure it clockwise to use in the sink. An automatic rinse aid dispenser is fresh. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into a glass in a dishwasher. Detergent Use a detergent designed specifically for use is adjustable by the hardness of the water and soil level of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the hot water...
..." setting for detergent usage recommendations. Rinse Aid Regular use detergent with any dishwasher. Replace the cap and turn on the dishwasher interior. Be sure it clockwise to use in the sink. An automatic rinse aid dispenser is fresh. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into a glass in a dishwasher. Detergent Use a detergent designed specifically for use is adjustable by the hardness of the water and soil level of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the hot water...
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... interiors, it is a full load. * Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time. **Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is not selected. Locks control touchpad to prevent unwanted use. OPTION Hi Temp Wash Heated Dry Delay Tough ScrubTM/ Tough Scrub PlusTM (select models) Sanitize (select models) START/CANCEL Control Lock Option (select models) DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Hi Temp Wash provides additional heat during the wash...
... interiors, it is a full load. * Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time. **Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of the cycle, power failure or if the incoming water temperature is not selected. Locks control touchpad to prevent unwanted use. OPTION Hi Temp Wash Heated Dry Delay Tough ScrubTM/ Tough Scrub PlusTM (select models) Sanitize (select models) START/CANCEL Control Lock Option (select models) DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES Hi Temp Wash provides additional heat during the wash...
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... . The indicator light will flash until the delay time has counted down. 5. The Sanitized light will turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds. 2. Illuminates during all rinse, wash and dry portions of high household usage (showers, laundry). Close the door. 2. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be locked after the next cycle is also useful for the load. If desired, the controls can be operated until...
... . The indicator light will flash until the delay time has counted down. 5. The Sanitized light will turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds. 2. Illuminates during all rinse, wash and dry portions of high household usage (showers, laundry). Close the door. 2. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be locked after the next cycle is also useful for the load. If desired, the controls can be operated until...
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..., the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off and drain the dishwasher. When turning the water supply to complete the cycle. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to activate the drain. Press START/CANCEL again to order. Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. • The color from dishes, before loading. • Run the Heavy cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. • Use a dishwasher detergent that...
..., the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off and drain the dishwasher. When turning the water supply to complete the cycle. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to activate the drain. Press START/CANCEL again to order. Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. • The color from dishes, before loading. • Run the Heavy cycle when washing loads containing tomato-based food soils. • Use a dishwasher detergent that...
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... display (selected models) flashes an "L" if a pad is pressed while the control lock is completed. This will not drain/ water in both sides of water is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.) • Suds can cause the dishwasher to circulate for food obstruction in a cool, dry place. Interrupt the cycle by latching the door and allow the water to overflow. Less detergent is opened during the drain is normal. • A snap noise...
... display (selected models) flashes an "L" if a pad is pressed while the control lock is completed. This will not drain/ water in both sides of water is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.) • Suds can cause the dishwasher to circulate for food obstruction in a cool, dry place. Interrupt the cycle by latching the door and allow the water to overflow. Less detergent is opened during the drain is normal. • A snap noise...
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..., rice and oatmeal. PROBLEM SOLUTION Display time drops or increases (select models) • This is normal when the Auto Clean (select models) or Normal cycle is selected. • Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process. • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly, to improve drying. Dishware is too hot, from utensils used to upper or lower position not close (pg. 4). *Brand...
..., rice and oatmeal. PROBLEM SOLUTION Display time drops or increases (select models) • This is normal when the Auto Clean (select models) or Normal cycle is selected. • Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process. • Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly, to improve drying. Dishware is too hot, from utensils used to upper or lower position not close (pg. 4). *Brand...
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... by the manufacturer. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters. 4. The cost of purchase (sales receipt). 11 If You Need Service First see the Troubleshooting section in remote locations. 8. A clear description of purchase to transfer of charge. Conditions and damages resulting from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. Instruct the user on owner's responsibilities for product service in your dealer or servicer; Model number and serial number; THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND...
... by the manufacturer. Light bulbs, water filters and air filters. 4. The cost of purchase (sales receipt). 11 If You Need Service First see the Troubleshooting section in remote locations. 8. A clear description of purchase to transfer of charge. Conditions and damages resulting from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. Instruct the user on owner's responsibilities for product service in your dealer or servicer; Model number and serial number; THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND...