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Question posted by tfoley21 on February 15th, 2014

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I just had this dishwasr installed. I can not open the door. How do I open it?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 15th, 2014 11:54 AM

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I could't find any info on opening the door but from the photo of the unit it looks like it has a car door like recessed handle under the lip of the control panel.

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Warranty Information - Page 1

...cup shelf and silverware basket) ■ Chopper Blade ■ Stainless Steel Tub and Inner Door Liner YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED.... MAYTAG® DISHWASHER LIMITED WARRANTY FIRST YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (PARTS AND LABOR) For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is installed, operated and maintained...

Warranty Information - Page 2

...W10438316A © 2012 All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark/™ Trademark of the dishwasher interior. For additional product information, in the U.S.A., visit www.maytag.com In Canada,... in your correspondence. Have your model number and serial number on the label located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of Maytag Properties, LLC, or its related companies...

Use & Care Guide - Page 1

... at www.maytag.com for purchasing this manual and on your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of others . This is , tell you how to... reduce the chance of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. DISHWASHER USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for additional information. In Canada, visit our website at www.maytag.ca or call...

Use & Care Guide - Page 2

... sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, do not smoke or use an open door. Do not modify the plug provided ...be grounded. The dishwasher is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is installed and grounded in place. ■ Remove the door or lid to cause...

Use & Care Guide - Page 3

...plates and glasses in a cool, dry place. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before washing. ■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they...that when the dishwasher door is recommended. Quick Steps 3 Select a cycle and option (cycles and options vary by model). 2 Add detergent and rinse aid. 4 Start dishwasher. Make sure lightweight...

Use & Care Guide - Page 4

... amount of your dishwasher. Heavily soiled loads require more detergent. Fill the Pre-Wash section to "Lock." Select the wash cycle and options desired and press START/RESUME OR press START/RESUME to "Open" USE RINSE AID FOR Full and lift off water. ■ Push door firmly closed within 3 seconds. Open the door slowly and add...

Use & Care Guide - Page 6

...cycle. Use for Residential Dishwashers. The door can be sensitive to the cycle. Adds... heat, time, and water. Turn off when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be opened while the controls are disabled. Tough food soils Tough food soils All loads Loads requiring extra drying To sanitize your dishwasher is lit, all buttons are locked...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... 3 seconds, the start button LED will flash, an audible tone will not start or resume a wash cycle If the door is lit. (Available on or off. Adding A Dish After Dishwasher Is Started 1. Open the door slightly to stop the cycle. NOTE: If the START/RESUME button is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. Located on...

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

...a faucet close the door firmly within 3 seconds. Be sure the water is power to the dishwasher before starting the cycle.... sure the cycle has been completed (green light is not installed, the following steps may be blocking the detergent dispenser from ...CYCLE RUNS TOO LONG DISHWASHER NOT DRYING WILL NOT FILL SOLUTION NOTE: It is free from opening properly. Check that typically...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

...Dishwasher...are properly installed. NOTES... the door within ... the dishwasher is ...dishwasher by soaking the item in a dishwasher...dishwasher. ■ Wash and rinse the affected dishware and load into dishwasher...The dishwasher may ... the dishwasher will ... ON DISHWASHER INTERIOR ... while the dishwasher is draining.... sure dishwasher has been installed properly... Improper installation will not... the dishwasher is ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

... years from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of the dishwasher and that is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag...shelf and silverware basket) ■ Chopper Blade ■ Stainless Steel Tub and Inner Door Liner YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS...

Installation Guide - Page 2

... of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. WARNING Tip Over Hazard Do not use dishwasher until latched. ■ Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Install this manual and on open dishwasher door while someone grasps the rear of installation. 2 Always read and obey all electrical and plumbing national and local codes and ordinances. Remove...

Installation Guide - Page 4

... dealer for installing underneath the countertop. ■ square opening is not level with or contact dishwasher motor or legs. Location Requirements Grounded electrical supply required. NOTE: To avoid shifting during dishwasher operation, shims must be installed must provide: ■ easy access to floor. ■ level floor. (If floor at the end of the dishwasher door and the...

Installation Guide - Page 11

...-type clamp (not provided). 3. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to air gap. Attach drain hose to squeeze clamp open door. Do not use dishwasher until installed in cabinet opening to do so can result in back or other injury. Failure to avoid damaging floor covering. with large blue drain hose clamp...

Installation Guide - Page 12

... cover on each side of dishwasher door frame and place dishwasher on its back. To remove the plastic rail cover, push upward and back to continue with the power supply cord kit. Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved strain relief. Remove panel. NOTE: If using Option B, proceed to "Determine Cabinet Opening," to unsnap it from access...

Installation Guide - Page 16

... not push on the front of the panel or on the left side of opening . Tilt dishwasher backward on wheels and move and install dishwasher. Helpful Tip: Temporarily tape utilities to cabinet. Repeat this step for the other side of the door panel. Option 2, Side Attachment For marble, granite, or other hard surface countertops NOTE...

Installation Guide - Page 17

... kink or pinch water line, drain hose, power supply cord or direct wire between dishwasher and cabinet. NOTES: ■ It is unlatched and door opens by itself , move dishwasher completely into one of three holes (1, 2, 3) in cutout before sliding dishwasher into cabinet opening . the blanket reduces the sound level. ■ If using power cord, make sure...

Installation Guide - Page 18

... top front opening . Close the dishwasher door. †®TEFLON is level from front to back in the opening. Close and latch the door, and place level against the floor. Helpful Tip: Push up or down until dishwasher is plumb. Connect the ³⁄₈" compression fitting to the water supply line prior to installing the unit...

Installation Guide - Page 23

Failure to lock into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Check that the lower edge of dishwasher tub. Do not use an extension cord. Check that power supply cord does not touch dishwasher motor or lower part of the access panel touches the floor. Complete Installation WARNING Place the plastic access panel against the dishwasher leg. Plug into place...

Installation Guide - Page 24

... again. (You must make sure the door is water in Canada, call 1-800-688-9900 or in the bottom of the dishwasher tub. Rinse Aid is necessary for future reference. 24 Energy efficient dishwashers use nearly 40% less energy than older models. Check that you have been installed and no steps were skipped. Designed...

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