Maytag 6 915555 B, MDBD820, MDC4100, MDB4100, MDB4160 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome..................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 1
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Dishwashing Essentials ...............................................4
Hot Water................................................................4
Detergent.................................................................4
Rinse Aid.................................................................4
Operating Tips.............................................................5
Starting the Dishwasher ..........................................5
Adding a Forgotten Item.........................................5
Controls at a Glance ................................................5-6
Special Care Items ..................................................... 7
Care & Cleaning..................................................... 7-8
Interior/Exterior.......................................................7
Door Panel Inserts...................................................8
Convertible Dishwashers ........................................... 8
Before You Call For Service..................................9-10
Warranty................................................................... 11
NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the
quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make
changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
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DISHWASHER MODELS: MDB3100,
MDB4100, MDC4100, MDB4160, MDBD820
Part No. 6 915555 B
®
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Welcome
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag Jetclean
®
dishwasher!
Before you use your new appliance, please read this
guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper
operation and maintenance of your new dishwasher.
Please record the date of purchase, model, and serial
number in the spaces provided below. Model and serial
numbers can be found in the upper left of the tub
opening.
Date of Purchase____________________________
Model Number ____________________________
Serial Number______________________________
If you have questions, write us (include your model,
serial number and phone number) or call:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR
®
Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320–2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
http://www.maytag.com
WARNING: Check with the installer to make
sure the appliance has been properly grounded to
avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the
Important Personal Safety Instructions before you
use this dishwasher.
IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt
in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original
purchase date is needed for warranty service.
Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions
Products with a label have been listed with
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. – those with a CSA tag
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association.
Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.
WARNING – When using your dishwasher,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
attempting to service.
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and
back must be enclosed and the front panels must
be attached before electrical power is applied to
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instructions for proper grounding procedures.
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or
play in, with, or around this dishwasher.
7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to
be washed, sharp or pointed items should be
located with the handles up. Also, load sharp items
so they are not likely to damage the door seal.
8. Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of
the tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It
will be hot.
9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed
for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,
laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in
your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach
of children.
10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks
of the dishwasher.
11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
Hydrogen gas is
explosive.
If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame during this process.
12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
13. Do not tamper with controls.
14. Always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher.
Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle
has completed.
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Before You Start
• Don’t Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or
large food particles.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain
the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher.
• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 7).
•
Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings)
from stainless
steel flatware as soon as possible.
These foods may
cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact
with the surface for an extended period of time.
General Recommendations
• Place all items in the racks so they are separated
and facing center.
• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at
an angle to maximize space.
• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash
tower.
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
Recommended Loading
(Rack features vary by model)
For best dishwashing results follow these guidelines to determine the best arrangement for your items.
10 Place Settings
Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small
plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be
loaded in this rack.
Do not load glasses over the tines.
Correct Incorrect
Tine
out
Tine
in
The Stack-Rack (select models) on the right side of the
upper rack folds up or down. Fold it down to hold longhandled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like
cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like
glasses, bowls, plates, etc.
Upper Rack
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Lower Rack
A variety of large items such as dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack.
3 saucers
are loaded
on the rack
under the
Stack-Rack
Shelf
With the Stack-Rack shelf (select models) raised, thin
items like cookie sheets or pizza pans may be placed
along the left side. With the shelf down, two levels of
glasses and cups can be loaded.
Back
Back
Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be
placed on the left side or across the back of this rack.
10 Place Settings
Removing the Upper Rack
The upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized
items need to be loaded into the lower rack.
Note: Avoid resting items over the center wash tower.
To remove:
• Roll the upper rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out.
• Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each
track. To remove each plastic rack stop, push inward (towards the rack) on the ridged area of the
rack stop. The rack stop will snap open and can be
easily removed by pulling straight out. Take care to
support the track while removing rack stops.
• Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove
from the dishwasher.
• Reverse the above procedure to replace the upper
rack into the dishwasher.
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Rack
Stop
Positioning Fold-Away™tines (select models) flat in the
right rear corner, provides convenient loading space for
large, bulky items.
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Dishwashing Essentials
Hot Water
For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water
is necessary. The incoming water temperature
should be 120-140º F (49-60° C) to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils.
T o check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot
water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a
glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass
and check the temperature once it has stopped rising. If
the temperature is below 120º F (49º C), have a qualified
person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
Before starting the dishwasher, turn on the hot water
faucet and let it run until the water is hot. This assures
that the initial fill of water is hot.
Detergent
Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh and stored in a cool,
dry place (not under the sink).
Recommended Amount
The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
hardness* (measured in grains per gallon –– gpg) and
the amount of soil on the dishes. Too little detergent
results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and
poor drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent
etching/cloudiness.
As a rule, use 1 teaspoon of detergent per grain of water
hardness. In soft water, a minimum of 3 teaspoons is
recommended.
Water Hardness* Detergent Amount per Cup
Soft (0-3 gpg) 3 teaspoons
Medium (4-9 gpg) 4-9 teaspoons
Hard (10-12 gpg) 10-12 teaspoons
*Your local water utility or state university extension service
can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.
For water hardness of 13-14 gpg add more detergent (1
teaspoon for each gpg above 12) to the beginning of the
main wash portion of the cycle. Unlatch the door, open it
slowly and add detergent to the bottom of the tub.
If water hardness is 15 gpg or harder, it is difficult to
achieve good results with
any dishwasher. The solution
is a mechanical water softener to improve water quality,
detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts
from the damage that hard water deposits can cause.
Detergent Placement
The recommended amount of detergent is the per cup
dosage. Do not divide this amount between cups. Each
line in the detergent cup represents 3 teaspoons. Add
detergent just before starting the cycle and close the
cover. The detergent automatically dispenses.
For
Heavy or Normal Wash, place the recommended
amount of detergent in both the PRE WASH and MAIN
WASH cups.
Light Wash requires detergent in the MAIN WASH cup
only.
Do not use detergent with Rinse Only. Leave the detergent cup lid open when running
Rinse Only.
Rinse Aid
Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces
spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on
the dishwasher interior.
Your dishwasher features an automatic rinse aid dispenser located near the detergent cups in the door.
The clear window in the center of the dispenser cap
allows you to see if there is rinse aid in the reservoir.
When the window is colored, there is rinse aid in the dispenser. When the window becomes clear, it is time to
refill the dispenser. Check the dispenser monthly.
To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse
aid into the opening. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise.
Removable Utensil Basket
(Design varies by model)
For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting
together by placing some items in the basket with handles
up and some with handles down. Load knives, handles up,
through the slots in the covered section (when closed).
Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend
through the basket. This could block the lower wash arm.
Small, lightweight items
like baby spoons and
plastic measuring spoons
should be placed in the covered section of the basket for
washing.
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Controls at a Glance
MDB3100
Operating Tips
Starting The Dishwasher
1. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent, set the control knob to the desired cycle and
press the appropriate option(s).
2. Press the door until it latches.
The cycle will
begin with a drain prior to fill.
Adding a Forgotten Item
For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added
early in the cycle.
• Unlatch the door.
• Wait for the water circulation to stop.
• Open the door and add the item.
• Close and latch the door.
• The cycle resumes automatically.
MDB4100, MDC4100
MDB4160
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Located around the knob on the right side of the panel.
Delay Wash (select models) allows the dishwasher to be
operated at a more convenient time or during off-peak
energy rate hours. Simply turn the cycle selector knob
to the desired number of delay hours and latch the door.
CYCLE
Heavy Wash is for
heavily soiled dish
loads.
Normal Wash is for
loads containing dishes
with normal amounts of
food soils.
Light Wash is for
washing lightly soiled
loads.
Rinse Only is for
rinsing dishes being held
until the dishwasher is
full. This helps reduce
the potential for odors.
SEQUENCE
Prewash
Prerinse
Main Wash
Prerinse
Hi-Temp Rinse
Dry
Prewash
Main Wash
Prerinse
Hi-Temp Rinse
Dry
Main Wash
Prerinse
Hi-Temp Rinse
Dry
Rinse
WATER
USAGE
9.8 Gal.
7.8 Gal.
5.8 Gal.
1.9 Gal.
Cycles
Indicator Lights
(select models)
Delay Start glows when this cycle is selected. The light
stays on until the start of the cycle.
Heating Delay glows to indicate that the cycle is
being extended to heat water. The location of the
symbol around the knob corresponds to when the heating
delay portions of the cycle may occur.
Options
(vary by model)
Located on the buttons on the left side of the panel.
Temp Boost turns on the heating element for additional
time during the prewash and final rinse portions of the
cycle. The
Temp Boost option helps ensure proper water
temperature for better cleaning and drying results.
Extended Wash provides a water temperature check
early in the main wash and also in the final rinse of the
cycle
. If necessary, the heating element turns on and the
cycle extends until the water is heated to the proper temperature.
Select
Extended Wash for best results when washing
loads with tough food soils.
Sani Heat checks the main wash and final rinse tempera-
ture in addition to providing additional heated dry time.
Select
Sani Heat to aid in tough food soil removal, plus
boost drying results.
AccuTemp™provides a water temperature check later in
the main wash, in addition to the final rinse. If necessary,
the heating element turns on and water is heated to the
proper temperature.
Select
AccuTemp™with any cycle (except Rinse Only) to
maintain proper hot water temperature and to enhance
drying results for all types of loads.
Note:
Hot water is essential for optimal cleaning and
drying results.
Heated Dry ON improves drying results by turning on
the heating element during the dry portion of the cycle.
Heated Dry OFF turns the heating element off during
the dry portion of the cycle. Towel drying of some items
such as plastic and teflon may be necessary with this
selection and more moisture may be noticed on the dishwasher interior.
Note: With either dry option, it is normal to notice
vapor coming out of the vent area.
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Special Care Items
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. If you have any doubts about an
item, check with the manufacturer.
Material
Dishwasher Safe?
Yes, except anodized.
No
No, if antique or hand-
painted.
No, if antique or deli-
cate crystal.
Not recommended.
Yes
No
No
Yes, top rack.
Yes
No, if has commercial
“darkening”.
No
Special Information
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-
painted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of
leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Milkglass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Will discolor.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in
their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable
plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.
Run a Rinse Only cycle
(select models)
if not washing immediately. Prolonged con-
tact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only
cycle
(select models)
if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish.
Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent.
Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
Gold-Plated
Flatware
Glass
Crystal
Cast Iron
Aluminum
China/
Stoneware
Pewter, Tin
Stainless Steel
Plastics
Sterling
Silver or
Silverplate
Wooden Items
Care and Cleaning
Interior
The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically
check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large particles have not gone through the strainer portion of the
module.
Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food
soil splashes which occurred during loading.
The color from some tomato-based food soils has been
known to occasionally adhere to today's dishwasher tubs,
causing temporary discoloration. To help prevent this,
when washing a load of dishes soiled with tomato sauce:
• Scrape excess tomato-based food soils off of dishes,
prior to loading. Do not prewash the dishes, however.
• Run the
Heavy Wash cycle.
Exterior
The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft
damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use abrasive
powders or cleaning pads.
Storage/Moving
Fill both detergent cups with a fresh-scented dishwasher
detergent or baking soda and select the
Normal Wash cycle.
Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then turn the
water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To drain, start any
cycle as all cycles begin with a drain. Listen for the drain to
complete, then open the door to interrupt the cycle prior to the
fill. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is
removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open
the door. (See Important Safety Instructions, #14, page 1).
Furnace Filters
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