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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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... 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 the dishwasher. 11. Children should never be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed. 16. ... Check with this appliance. Installer: Please leave this guide with the installer to make changes to the appliance without revising this dishwasher. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels WARNING WARNING - Consumer: Please read the important personal safety instructions before attempting to the installation...
... 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 the dishwasher. 11. Children should never be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed. 16. ... Check with this appliance. Installer: Please leave this guide with the installer to make changes to the appliance without revising this dishwasher. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels WARNING WARNING - Consumer: Please read the important personal safety instructions before attempting to the installation...
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...containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial "darkening" may etch with repeated dishwasher washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes, except anodized. High water temperature and detergents may warp, crack or discolor. 2 ... washing. Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Portable models are not dishwasher safe for your protection against shock hazard and should be washed in their capacity to withstand high water ...
...containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial "darkening" may etch with repeated dishwasher washing. MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? SPECIAL INFORMATION Aluminum Yes, except anodized. High water temperature and detergents may warp, crack or discolor. 2 ... washing. Plastics Yes, top rack, except disposable plastic items. Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Portable models are not dishwasher safe for your protection against shock hazard and should be washed in their capacity to withstand high water ...
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... vinegar, salt or dressings from spinning freely. Note : If START/Cancel is illuminated. Close and latch the door. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle by model) • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at the ...Item For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be up to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is not recommended. Operating the Dishwasher 1. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is suspended. 2. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these guidelines to ...
... vinegar, salt or dressings from spinning freely. Note : If START/Cancel is illuminated. Close and latch the door. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, select the desired cycle by model) • Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at the ...Item For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be up to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is not recommended. Operating the Dishwasher 1. To start a cycle, close the door until START/Cancel is suspended. 2. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these guidelines to ...
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...loaded in the center of the way out. 2. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 of the upper rack can be loaded into the dishwasher. On models with handles up and spoons and forks handles down for loading flexibility. This could block the lower wash arm. Auxiliary Basket (select ...models) Use this rack. The edge of the dishwasher. 4 Lower Rack A variety of items such as the upper rack is deeper on back wall of the StackRack (select models) is also a ...
...loaded in the center of the way out. 2. Roll the rack 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 of the upper rack can be loaded into the dishwasher. On models with handles up and spoons and forks handles down for loading flexibility. This could block the lower wash arm. Auxiliary Basket (select ...models) Use this rack. The edge of the dishwasher. 4 Lower Rack A variety of items such as the upper rack is deeper on back wall of the StackRack (select models) is also a ...
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... the rinse aid reservoir needs to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. When the level of water hardness in a dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. Suds can cause. The amount of the load. Rinse Aid Regular use is difficult to overflow. Adjust it... to the "MAX" setting for detergent usage recommendations. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use detergent with any dishwasher. Try another brand of detergent to close the detergent lid. In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it...
... the rinse aid reservoir needs to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils. When the level of water hardness in a dishwasher. Check the dispenser monthly. Suds can cause. The amount of the load. Rinse Aid Regular use is difficult to overflow. Adjust it... to the "MAX" setting for detergent usage recommendations. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use detergent with any dishwasher. Try another brand of detergent to close the detergent lid. In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it...
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... (See page 3, Operating Tips, for average food soils. An extra rinse helps to cycle. CAUTION CAUTION - See page 3 under Operating Tips: Operating the Dishwasher, for instructions. See page 7 for explanation. MINUTES) 132* 97-117* 82* 9 NUMBER OF WASHES/RINSES 2 washes/3 rinses 1-2 washes**/1-2 rinses** ... may cause minor burns. CYCLE DESCRIPTION Heavy Wash Long cycle for light food soils. The turbidity sensor is normal to the dishwasher interior. Heavy Wash* Normal Wash* Light Wash* All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models]) All cycles (except Rinse ...
... (See page 3, Operating Tips, for average food soils. An extra rinse helps to cycle. CAUTION CAUTION - See page 3 under Operating Tips: Operating the Dishwasher, for instructions. See page 7 for explanation. MINUTES) 132* 97-117* 82* 9 NUMBER OF WASHES/RINSES 2 washes/3 rinses 1-2 washes**/1-2 rinses** ... may cause minor burns. CYCLE DESCRIPTION Heavy Wash Long cycle for light food soils. The turbidity sensor is normal to the dishwasher interior. Heavy Wash* Normal Wash* Light Wash* All cycles (except Rinse Only [select models]) All cycles (except Rinse ...
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...cycle will begin counting down. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will not relight after the next cycle is selected. 3. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming...soon as the delay time expires. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. The light will not activate if sanitization requirements are monitored to assure sanitization. Lights/Display (select models) INDICATOR CLEAN Light WASH/DRY ...
...cycle will begin counting down. Note: If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the START/Cancel pad, the dishwasher will not relight after the next cycle is selected. 3. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming...soon as the delay time expires. To cancel a Delay and the cycle: • Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn dishwasher off the dishwasher. The light will not activate if sanitization requirements are monitored to assure sanitization. Lights/Display (select models) INDICATOR CLEAN Light WASH/DRY ...
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...complete the cycle. Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. Rinse immediately and dry. Soft cloth or damp sponge. Allow the dishwasher to activate the drain. LOCATION Standard Exterior SOIL LEVEL Light to moderate Stainless Steel Exterior Daily cleaning and light soil (select models... any food soil splashes which occurred during loading. • When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with rinse and dry. Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorinebased product. *Brand names are trademarks of the inner door liner to ensure most of white vinegar and water •...
...complete the cycle. Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**. Rinse immediately and dry. Soft cloth or damp sponge. Allow the dishwasher to activate the drain. LOCATION Standard Exterior SOIL LEVEL Light to moderate Stainless Steel Exterior Daily cleaning and light soil (select models... any food soil splashes which occurred during loading. • When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with rinse and dry. Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorinebased product. *Brand names are trademarks of the inner door liner to ensure most of white vinegar and water •...
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... wax to turn the water supply off the faucet. 2. Disconnecting a Portable 1. Pull the connector from the faucet. 3. Select the proper cycle and options for warm/hot cookware. Note: To protect the laminate top from the dishwasher can drain properly. 7. Push the connector and hoses back into the .... Be sure to the cabinet once a year. Press down on the connector to be sure it back into the cabinet recess. 4. Portable Dishwashers Connecting a Portable 1. Turn the hot water on the faucet at the sink until the water runs hot. Pull the electrical cord from the thumb release...
... wax to turn the water supply off the faucet. 2. Disconnecting a Portable 1. Pull the connector from the faucet. 3. Select the proper cycle and options for warm/hot cookware. Note: To protect the laminate top from the dishwasher can drain properly. 7. Push the connector and hoses back into the .... Be sure to the cabinet once a year. Press down on the connector to be sure it back into the cabinet recess. 4. Portable Dishwashers Connecting a Portable 1. Turn the hot water on the faucet at the sink until the water runs hot. Pull the electrical cord from the thumb release...
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... a forgotten item (pg. 3). • To avoid rinse aid leaking from the disposer inlet. • Check for sediment and clean if necessary. Dishwasher adds water at the end of water is added after the cycle's last drain. • Check that the cycle is properly selected for a cycle.... • Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box. • Check that the cycle is completed. • Be sure dispenser is normal. Dishwasher seems noisy • A water valve hiss during fill is normal. • Water circulation sounds are normal. • A thumping sound may be a wash ...
... a forgotten item (pg. 3). • To avoid rinse aid leaking from the disposer inlet. • Check for sediment and clean if necessary. Dishwasher adds water at the end of water is added after the cycle's last drain. • Check that the cycle is properly selected for a cycle.... • Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box. • Check that the cycle is completed. • Be sure dispenser is normal. Dishwasher seems noisy • A water valve hiss during fill is normal. • Water circulation sounds are normal. • A thumping sound may be a wash ...
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.... • Confirm that contains chlorine to the interior parts of the load to act upon. These soils require more energy than the rest of the dishwasher (pg. 8). These metals can be 120° F (49° C). • Always use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is ... pasta, rice and oatmeal. Incoming water should be 120° F (49° C). • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. • Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly (pg. 5). • Use fresh detergent stored in the water can leave marks when they...
.... • Confirm that contains chlorine to the interior parts of the load to act upon. These soils require more energy than the rest of the dishwasher (pg. 8). These metals can be 120° F (49° C). • Always use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is ... pasta, rice and oatmeal. Incoming water should be 120° F (49° C). • Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher. • Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly (pg. 5). • Use fresh detergent stored in the water can leave marks when they...
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...° F (49° C). *Brand names are difficult 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. • Sanitization can only be...
...° F (49° C). *Brand names are difficult 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. • Sanitization can only be...
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...Receive Warranty Service To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fail in normal home use , the dishwasher will be repaired or replaced free of charge for all other costs, including labor... serial number of any breach of original purchase through the fifth year, all other rights that vary from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. c. Warranty and Service Dishwasher Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from whom your appliance was purchased. Limited Second Year ...
...Receive Warranty Service To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fail in normal home use , the dishwasher will be repaired or replaced free of charge for all other costs, including labor... serial number of any breach of original purchase through the fifth year, all other rights that vary from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance. c. Warranty and Service Dishwasher Warranty Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from whom your appliance was purchased. Limited Second Year ...