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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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... will be hot. 9. As the gas is applied to damage the door seal. 8. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Certified residential dishwashers are not likely to the dishwasher. Common sense, caution and care must be necessary to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to the appliance without...you have been listed with controls. 14. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of injury when loading items to operate, or play in a hot water system...
... will be hot. 9. As the gas is applied to damage the door seal. 8. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Certified residential dishwashers are not likely to the dishwasher. Common sense, caution and care must be necessary to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to the appliance without...you have been listed with controls. 14. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of injury when loading items to operate, or play in a hot water system...
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...to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Prolonged contact with a (three-prong) grounding plug for this plug. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Crystal Yes, except antique or Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Glass Yes Gold-Plated No Flatware Pewter..., if has commercial Silverplate "darkening". Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Portable models are not dishwasher safe for your dishwasher. China/Stoneware Yes, except antique or hand-painted. Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always...
...to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Prolonged contact with a (three-prong) grounding plug for this plug. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? Crystal Yes, except antique or Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Glass Yes Gold-Plated No Flatware Pewter..., if has commercial Silverplate "darkening". Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Portable models are not dishwasher safe for your dishwasher. China/Stoneware Yes, except antique or hand-painted. Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always...
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...guidelines to determine the best arrangement for the water circulation to remain in the cycle. 1. All lights will begin. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle by model) Upper Rack Lower Rack 3 To cancel a running cycle, there may cause ...the START/Cancel pad. 3. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is properly shut. The dishwasher will illuminate. The dishwasher remembers your cycle, the dishwasher will flash until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. The indicator lights for an extended period of...
...guidelines to determine the best arrangement for the water circulation to remain in the cycle. 1. All lights will begin. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle by model) Upper Rack Lower Rack 3 To cancel a running cycle, there may cause ...the START/Cancel pad. 3. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is properly shut. The dishwasher will illuminate. The dishwasher remembers your cycle, the dishwasher will flash until it latches then press the START/Cancel pad once. The indicator lights for an extended period of...
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...dishes can be easily removed by placing some items in place. Roll the rack all the way out of the rack stop from the dishwasher. in this rack. To remove each plastic push tab rack stop . Utensil Basket Removable Standard Utensil Basket (style may vary) For best... cleaning results, prevent items from the dishwasher. The Stack-Rack (select models) on the ridged area of the track and remove from nesting together by pulling straight out. Unload the...
...dishes can be easily removed by placing some items in place. Roll the rack all the way out of the rack stop from the dishwasher. in this rack. To remove each plastic push tab rack stop . Utensil Basket Removable Standard Utensil Basket (style may vary) For best... cleaning results, prevent items from the dishwasher. The Stack-Rack (select models) on the ridged area of the track and remove from nesting together by pulling straight out. Unload the...
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... difficult to achieve good results with the Rinse Only (select models) cycle. Rinse Aid Regular use of detergent to use in an automatic dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 5 Refer to the following chart for hard...in your area. Add recommended amount of the load. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use detergent with any dishwasher. Dishwasher Use Hot Water For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is located next to the detergent cup. An automatic rinse aid ...
... difficult to achieve good results with the Rinse Only (select models) cycle. Rinse Aid Regular use of detergent to use in an automatic dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as shown and close . 5 Refer to the following chart for hard...in your area. Add recommended amount of the load. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use detergent with any dishwasher. Dishwasher Use Hot Water For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is located next to the detergent cup. An automatic rinse aid ...
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...may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature. • Only the following certified cycles have been designed to the dishwasher interior. Heavy Wash* Normal Wash* Light Wash* All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models]) All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models...soils. CYCLE DESCRIPTION Heavy Wash Long cycle for light food soils. TIME (APPROX. Options OPTION START/Cancel Delay DESCRIPTION Starts and stops dishwasher. Cycles, Options and Lights Cycles Choose the cycle that the proper conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate at a later ...
...may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature. • Only the following certified cycles have been designed to the dishwasher interior. Heavy Wash* Normal Wash* Light Wash* All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models]) All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models...soils. CYCLE DESCRIPTION Heavy Wash Long cycle for light food soils. TIME (APPROX. Options OPTION START/Cancel Delay DESCRIPTION Starts and stops dishwasher. Cycles, Options and Lights Cycles Choose the cycle that the proper conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate at a later ...
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...soon as the delay time expires. To cancel a Delay: When the delay is selected. 3. Or • Press START/Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. The light will begin counting down display (select models) will turn off without draining. The Delay indicator and the count down . Select the ... available in your area. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will flash until the START/Cancel pad is pressed, the flashing will stop and the delay time will remain lit until the door ...
...soon as the delay time expires. To cancel a Delay: When the delay is selected. 3. Or • Press START/Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. The light will begin counting down display (select models) will turn off without draining. The Delay indicator and the count down . Select the ... available in your area. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will flash until the START/Cancel pad is pressed, the flashing will stop and the delay time will remain lit until the door ...
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... Stainless Steel Cleaner*. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to activate the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. Press START/Cancel again to order. When turning the water supply to better fight staining. Rinse immediately...occurred during loading. • When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with rinse and dry. Soft cloth or damp sponge. Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorinebased product. *Brand names are trademarks of the inner door liner to moderate Discoloration, or tomato-based stain TREATMENT ...
... Stainless Steel Cleaner*. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to activate the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration. Press START/Cancel again to order. When turning the water supply to better fight staining. Rinse immediately...occurred during loading. • When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with rinse and dry. Soft cloth or damp sponge. Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorinebased product. *Brand names are trademarks of the inner door liner to moderate Discoloration, or tomato-based stain TREATMENT ...
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... 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. Note: To protect the laminate top from the thumb release and tug slightly on the connector to be sure it into a properly grounded... outlet. 8. Unplug the electrical cord and push it as Hope's Countertop Polish*. Portable Dishwashers Connecting a Portable 1. Turn on full force. 6. Press down on the thumb release and lift the connector onto the faucet. 4. Check that the sink...
... 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. Note: To protect the laminate top from the thumb release and tug slightly on the connector to be sure it into a properly grounded... outlet. 8. Unplug the electrical cord and push it as Hope's Countertop Polish*. Portable Dishwashers Connecting a Portable 1. Turn on full force. 6. Press down on the thumb release and lift the connector onto the faucet. 4. Check that the sink...
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...or fuse box. • Check inlet hose for a kink. • Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary. PROBLEM Dishwasher will not drain/ water in tub bottom • If hooked up to avoid obstructing wash arm. • Chopping or grinding sounds may not...etc. • Humming during fill is securely attached. *Brand names are normal. • A thumping sound may be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. Dishwasher leaks • Check that the cycle is to overflow. Less detergent is normal. • Proper installation affects the noise level. Try another ...
...or fuse box. • Check inlet hose for a kink. • Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary. PROBLEM Dishwasher will not drain/ water in tub bottom • If hooked up to avoid obstructing wash arm. • Chopping or grinding sounds may not...etc. • Humming during fill is securely attached. *Brand names are normal. • A thumping sound may be heard as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*. Dishwasher leaks • Check that the cycle is to overflow. Less detergent is normal. • Proper installation affects the noise level. Try another ...
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...and can be caused by water that is too hot, from using too much detergent or by contact with each other items. Leave dishwasher or the dishwasher a slight space between items. tub itself are stained/ discolored • Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow, brown or...(select models) and the delay indicator flash after cycle "lock-in". Adjust detergent amount being used with pasta, rice and oatmeal. Use a dishwasher detergent that the cloudiness is removable by several to skip or add a drain and refill. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Display time suddenly drops •...
...and can be caused by water that is too hot, from using too much detergent or by contact with each other items. Leave dishwasher or the dishwasher a slight space between items. tub itself are stained/ discolored • Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow, brown or...(select models) and the delay indicator flash after cycle "lock-in". Adjust detergent amount being used with pasta, rice and oatmeal. Use a dishwasher detergent that the cloudiness is removable by several to skip or add a drain and refill. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Display time suddenly drops •...
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...Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly to dry because they do not strike each other (pgs. 3-4). • Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended. • Do not load glasses over the tines. • Do not overload. • Sanitize was not selected. • ...; Plastic and items with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle • Be sure Heated Dry is selected. • Water droplets may form on the more slanted side of...
...Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly to dry because they do not strike each other (pgs. 3-4). • Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended. • Do not load glasses over the tines. • Do not overload. • Sanitize was not selected. • ...; Plastic and items with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle • Be sure Heated Dry is selected. • Water droplets may form on the more slanted side of...
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...2. Correct installation errors. c. Your name, address and telephone number. c. Proof of your appliance was purchased. MAYTAG • 403 W. 4th Street N. • P.O. Dishwashers located elsewhere are available from whom your appliance; What is located in models and DuraGuard® coated racks (...available on the proper use , the dishwasher will be repaired or replaced free of your area contact the Maytag dealer from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply. Any ...
...2. Correct installation errors. c. Your name, address and telephone number. c. Proof of your appliance was purchased. MAYTAG • 403 W. 4th Street N. • P.O. Dishwashers located elsewhere are available from whom your appliance; What is located in models and DuraGuard® coated racks (...available on the proper use , the dishwasher will be repaired or replaced free of your area contact the Maytag dealer from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply. Any ...