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MDB-6 ® ===== === 1 Operating Tips 2 Loading 2-5 Dishwasher Use 6 Cycles, Options and Lights 7-10 Part No. 6 920183 A www.maytag.com What Can and Cannot be Washed .......... 10 Care and Cleaning ......... 11 Troubleshooting ........ 12-14 Warranty and Service ...... 15 Guide de Utilisation et d'entretien 16 Gui_ de Uso y Cuidado ..... 32 c2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
MDB-6 ® ===== === 1 Operating Tips 2 Loading 2-5 Dishwasher Use 6 Cycles, Options and Lights 7-10 Part No. 6 920183 A www.maytag.com What Can and Cannot be Washed .......... 10 Care and Cleaning ......... 11 Troubleshooting ........ 12-14 Warranty and Service ...... 15 Guide de Utilisation et d'entretien 16 Gui_ de Uso y Cuidado ..... 32 c2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
Use and Care Guide
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... when removing an old dishwasher from each for leaks. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for its intended function. 3. Products with a _ label [lave been listed with controls. 14. Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not smoke or use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your home, inlet and drain [lose connections should be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating tile dishwasher. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before using electricity...
... when removing an old dishwasher from each for leaks. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for its intended function. 3. Products with a _ label [lave been listed with controls. 14. Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not smoke or use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your home, inlet and drain [lose connections should be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating tile dishwasher. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before using electricity...
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... display countdown (select models) will illuminate. The dishwasher will flash three times. Note • If a cycle pad is opened during a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. Notes • If the door is pressed after the controls have to stop flashing when the door is suspended. 2. For best dishwashing results follow guidelines on the previous wash, just press the START/Cancel...
... display countdown (select models) will illuminate. The dishwasher will flash three times. Note • If a cycle pad is opened during a running cycle, press the START/Cancel pad once. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. Notes • If the door is pressed after the controls have to stop flashing when the door is suspended. 2. For best dishwashing results follow guidelines on the previous wash, just press the START/Cancel...
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... left to snug items against the wavy wire of the upper rack folds up for large, bulky items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc. in place. The Vari-Lock z"Snugger (select models) on this rack. Upper Rack Middle Rack u uu Lower Flexload" Rack Upper Rack Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, longhandled utensils etc. Do not load glasses over the tines. For best...
... left to snug items against the wavy wire of the upper rack folds up for large, bulky items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc. in place. The Vari-Lock z"Snugger (select models) on this rack. Upper Rack Middle Rack u uu Lower Flexload" Rack Upper Rack Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, longhandled utensils etc. Do not load glasses over the tines. For best...
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... not needed to hold the basket firmly along the sides. Unlock baskets as a canner on the lower Flexload TMrack, the middle rack can be separated in the event both sections are not in use, place flatware in each slot. Auxiliary models) Basket (select Use this supplemental basket in the rack. Load knives, handles up and some down to load miscellaneous items like casserole dishes, water pitchers...
... not needed to hold the basket firmly along the sides. Unlock baskets as a canner on the lower Flexload TMrack, the middle rack can be separated in the event both sections are not in use, place flatware in each slot. Auxiliary models) Basket (select Use this supplemental basket in the rack. Load knives, handles up and some down to load miscellaneous items like casserole dishes, water pitchers...
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... operate correctly if the rack wash arm connection is in the lower position. To remove rack with thumbs and push rack down on the levers with push tab rack stops (select models): 1. Squeeze the tab in the middle of the track and remove from the dishwasher. To replace: 1. Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the end of the track. 5 Take care to replace...
... operate correctly if the rack wash arm connection is in the lower position. To remove rack with thumbs and push rack down on the levers with push tab rack stops (select models): 1. Squeeze the tab in the middle of the track and remove from the dishwasher. To replace: 1. Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove from the end of the track. 5 Take care to replace...
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... add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn it is adjustable by the hardness of the water and soil level of rinse aid is below the indicator marks and the window is nearly clear, it is necessary. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 6 An automatic rinse aid dispenser is time to each cup as needed to open when running Rinse Only. Detergent Add recommended amount of a rinse aid improves drying...
... add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn it is adjustable by the hardness of the water and soil level of rinse aid is below the indicator marks and the window is nearly clear, it is necessary. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 6 An automatic rinse aid dispenser is time to each cup as needed to open when running Rinse Only. Detergent Add recommended amount of a rinse aid improves drying...
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... Wash Long cycle for sanitization: Auto Clean, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash. • Using the Extra Rinse option will increase or decrease, based on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature. • Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase water consumption by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for how to select the number of each load's soil level, water...
... Wash Long cycle for sanitization: Auto Clean, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash. • Using the Extra Rinse option will increase or decrease, based on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature. • Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase water consumption by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for how to select the number of each load's soil level, water...
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... a cycle from the door vent as the heat dries your dishload. Selected when washing loads with any cycle except Quick Wash or Insta Wash (select models) and Rinse Only. Sanitization may be used , this option. When Heated Dry is being used with hard-to-remove food soils. All cycles (except Rinse Only) * Only these cycles have been met, SANITIZED light will escape even if Heated Dry is below 120 ° F (49 ° C). Options Start/Cancel Delay Control Lock Option (select models) Starts and stops dishwasher. Used...
... a cycle from the door vent as the heat dries your dishload. Selected when washing loads with any cycle except Quick Wash or Insta Wash (select models) and Rinse Only. Sanitization may be used , this option. When Heated Dry is being used with hard-to-remove food soils. All cycles (except Rinse Only) * Only these cycles have been met, SANITIZED light will escape even if Heated Dry is below 120 ° F (49 ° C). Options Start/Cancel Delay Control Lock Option (select models) Starts and stops dishwasher. Used...
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... delay time is selected. 3. Control Lock Option (select models) The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. On selected models with the lock indicator. • This option does not lock the door, only the dishwasher controls. Close the door. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off . If desired, the controls can be locked after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to the lock graphic will turn off without draining...
... delay time is selected. 3. Control Lock Option (select models) The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. On selected models with the lock indicator. • This option does not lock the door, only the dishwasher controls. Close the door. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off . If desired, the controls can be locked after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to the lock graphic will turn off without draining...
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... warp, crack or discolor. 10 CLEAN Light DRYING Light (select models) WASHING Light (select models) HEATING DELAY Light (select models) SANITIZED Light (select models) Illuminates at tile end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for this reason. Notes • When Sanitize is being extended to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on each load's soil level, water temperature and selected options. Will discolor...
... warp, crack or discolor. 10 CLEAN Light DRYING Light (select models) WASHING Light (select models) HEATING DELAY Light (select models) SANITIZED Light (select models) Illuminates at tile end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for this reason. Notes • When Sanitize is being extended to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. May leave a dingy deposit or stain on each load's soil level, water temperature and selected options. Will discolor...
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... Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Then turn the water supply off also. 11 Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Operate the drain twice to activate the dishwasher. Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following: • Mild detergent and water • A solution of the water is normally self-cleaning. Never use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. • The color from dishes before loading. • Run the Heavy Wash cycle...
... Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Then turn the water supply off also. 11 Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Operate the drain twice to activate the dishwasher. Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following: • Mild detergent and water • A solution of the water is normally self-cleaning. Never use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid. • The color from dishes before loading. • Run the Heavy Wash cycle...
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... is normal. Cycle takes too long (Heating Delay light [select models] stays on how to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the dispenser, be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. • Check that the cycle is completed. • This is extending beyond the racks. Restart the dishwasher by unlatching the door and let it to use . Measure the detergent carefully and use in the drain...
... is normal. Cycle takes too long (Heating Delay light [select models] stays on how to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the dispenser, be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. • Check that the cycle is completed. • This is extending beyond the racks. Restart the dishwasher by unlatching the door and let it to use . Measure the detergent carefully and use in the drain...
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... Rinse or Hi Temp Wash (select models). • Check water temperature. Indicator lights flashing • Tile 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. • Certain dishwasher detergents may adhere to match the water hardness, stop prewashing, and use a dishwasher detergent that tile cloudiness is removable by several minutes (:select models:) • This is normal when the Auto Clean (select models...
... Rinse or Hi Temp Wash (select models). • Check water temperature. Indicator lights flashing • Tile 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. • Certain dishwasher detergents may adhere to match the water hardness, stop prewashing, and use a dishwasher detergent that tile cloudiness is removable by several minutes (:select models:) • This is normal when the Auto Clean (select models...
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... Rinse Aid* regularly, to instructions so they have a porous surface which tends to upper or lower position (pg. 5). •Brand namesare trademarks of the res3ectivemanufacturer. 14 Towel drying may be necessary. • Glasses and cups with the Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash, Normal Wash or Light Wash cycles. Troubleshooting Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle • Be sure Heated Dry is selected. • Water...
... Rinse Aid* regularly, to instructions so they have a porous surface which tends to upper or lower position (pg. 5). •Brand namesare trademarks of the res3ectivemanufacturer. 14 Towel drying may be necessary. • Glasses and cups with the Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash, Normal Wash or Light Wash cycles. Troubleshooting Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle • Be sure Heated Dry is selected. • Water...
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...-688-2080. • User's guides, service manuals and parts information are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be used. c. Warranties are available from any control. 2. c. Z Expenses for travel and transportation for warranty service. • If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to refrigerator or freezer product failures. U.S.customers using TTY for commercial or industrial use , or acts of the...
...-688-2080. • User's guides, service manuals and parts information are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be used. c. Warranties are available from any control. 2. c. Z Expenses for travel and transportation for warranty service. • If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to refrigerator or freezer product failures. U.S.customers using TTY for commercial or industrial use , or acts of the...