Maytag DU2000B, DU2000V, DU2000W, GDU450B, GDU450V Use & Care Guide

DISHWASHER GUIDE

For Future Assistance.. 1

Safety Instructions .... 1

Operating Steps .... 2-4

• Hot water ........ 2

• Rinse Aid ......... 2

• Detergent ......... 2

• Loading ]3ps ...... 3

• Cycles/Options .... 4

Care and Cleaning .... 4

Storing Your

Dishwasher ......... 4

What Can and Cannot

Be Washed ......... 5

Common Questions

and Answers ...... 6-7

Congratulations on the purchase of your new dishwash- A. WARNING - Check with the installer to make sure
er! It is designed to handle virtually every dish you need

to do. For best results, we suggest reading this guide to sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT
help you properly operate and maintain the appliance. PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before you start to

Please record your model and serial numbers in the
spaces provided below. These numbers can be found in In addition, keep your sales slip or cancelled check

the upper left corner of the tub opening. They are need- should any warranty service be required. Proof of origi-

ed for any correspondence or service calls concerning nal date of purchase is needed.
your dishwasher.

Modet Number our dishwashers, it may be necessary to make

Serial Number

Products with a _ label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.- those with a CSA tag bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a

have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. cycle. It may be hot.
Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elec- 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for

tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.

_I_WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow washer. Keep these products out of reach of children.

basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher, of the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is explo-
attempting to service, sive. If the hot water system has not been used for

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and back such a period, turn on all hot water faucets and let

must be enclosed and the front panels must be the water flow from each for several minutes. This
attached before electrical power is applied to the dish- will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
washer. Refer to the installation instructions for prop- gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame

er grounding procedures, during this process.

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked"dishwash
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload, er safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not sc

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or play marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations
in, with, or around this dishwasher. 13. Do not tamper with controls.

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to be 14. Always remove the door to the washing compart
washed, sharp or pointed items should be located with ment when removing an old dishwasher from service

the handles up. Also, load sharp items so they are not

likely to damage the door seal.

the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos-

use this dishwasher.

In our continuing effort to improve the quality of

changes to the appearance without revising this
guide,

an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry
detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dish-

10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish racks

duced in a hot water system that has not been used

or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

_ A liquid rinse aid dispenser (select rood-

" els) automatically releases a measured

For best results, the incoming water amount of rinse aid into the final rinse

.Use Hot Water temperature should be 120-140°F. portion of each cycle.

to dissolve & activate on the hot water faucet nearest the To fill the dispenser, turn the cap coun-

detergent, dissolve dishwasher and letting it run into a terclockwise to open. Pour the rinse aid

greasy food soils and glass in the sink. Place a, candy ther- into the reservoir, Replace the cap and

improve drying, mometer in the glass and check the be sure it is securely in place before

2,Use a Rinse Aid If it is below 120°F have a qualified per- the dispenser monthly and refill as

regularly to improve son raise the water heater setting.

drying results and

reduce spotting and Helpful Hints:

filming. • If the outside temperature is unusu-

Check the water temperature by turning

temperature once it has stopped risin 9.

ally low, or if your water travels a

closing the dishwasher door. Check

needed.

Use a detergent designed specifically

3.Usethe Proper long distance from the water heater for use in an automatic dishwasher.

Detergent Amount to the dishwasher, you may need to Other types (laundry, hand soap, etc,)

for best soil removal, setting andor select water heating fresh detergent and store it in a cool,
good drying results options on your dishwasher, dry place (not under the sink).

and prevention of
filming, etching, and • If you have not used hot water for The amount of detergent to use
spotting, awhile, the water in the pipes will be depends on the water hardness (mea-

4. Load Properly the sink and allow it to run until the amount of soil on the dishes. Generally
to ensure soiled sur- water is hot. Start the dishwasher, detergent amounts should be increased

faces get adequate • If you've recently done laundry or
wash action. (See run hot water for showers, your A basic guideline is one teaspoon

page 3). water heater may need time to (tsp.) of detergent for each grain of

5,Select the Proper washer, three teaspoons in soft water.* When

Cycle/Options using a concentrated detergent decrease

increase your home's water heater will cause over sudsing. Be sure to use

cold. Turn on the hot water faucet at sured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the

for harder water and heavier soil.

recover before operating the dish- water hardness. Use a minimum of

based on the amount 2 the amount by half.
of food soil on the If the water hardness is 15 grains or

load. (See page 4). Rinse aids come in solid or liquid form. harder, it will be virtually impossible to

CYCLES (0-3 grains) (4-9 grains) (10-12 grains)

Super Scrub

Heavy minimum minimum

Normal

Short minimum

Rinse & Hold Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

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When using a solid rinse aid, fasten it to
the back right corner of the lower rack. The only solution is a mechanical water

Purchase more rinse aid when the mate- softener to improve water quality and
rial dissolves and the container is empty, detergent effectiveness.

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER

Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup

3 tsp. 3 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 4-9 tsp. 10-12 tsp. 10-12 tsp.

3 tsp. None 4-9 tsp. None 10-12 tsp. None

get good results with any dishwasher.

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4, 0 , J - Bottom Rack (Features vary slightly per model.)

• Scrape off bones or large food particles. Remove this rack. Keep soiled surfaces facing the center.
excessive quantities of greasy/oily substances.

• Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the
disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher. This
allows proper draining.

• Mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon and other acidic

foods can cause rust or discoloration on stainless steel.

Rinse these pieces as soon as possible.

• Starch from foods like potatoes, pasta, rice and oat-

meal require more energy to clean than the rest of the
load.

• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and

facing center.

• Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware The back of this rack accommodates a row of dinner
basket or along the sides and back of the racks, plates or two rows of smaller plates. Serving bowls, pots

• Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower.

• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not the elevated area behind the wash tower.
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.

Large items may be placed in any convenient location in

and pans also fit across the back of the rack.
Small plates, saucers or shallow bowls may be loaded in

• Place glasses in any row of the racks for proper clean-
ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.

Top Rack (Features vary slightly per model.)
This rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, small plates,

bowls, cookware, etc. Bowls fit securely in the back right
half of the top rack. Small plates or saucers should be

loaded with soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack.

Removable Utensil Basket

Place flatware in the basket witl

some handles up and somq

down to prevent nestine

Always load sharp or pointe

items with handles up.

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Styling may differ depending onthe model you selected.

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Your dishwasher offers various cycles and options to
adjust to specific load conditions. Please refer to the Clean the control panel and front panels with a

chart below for a description of each. Select models lightly dampened cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
feature cycles and options noted with a "*" abrasives or sharp objects on the panel. They can dam-

Simply turn the cycle selector knob clockwise to the
desired cycle and press the door until it latches. Each The inside normally takes care of itself.

cycle will start with a 90 second drain before filling with Occasionally check the tub bottom for large food pieces
water. This is normal, which may have collected. Periodically clean the edge of

age it,

the door liner and gasket if any food spills are noticed.

Cycle Sequence Water Use

To remove any odor, try one of the following:

• Put baking soda in both cups. Select the normal cycle

Heavy Cycle Prewash and let the water circulate for about 10 minutes.

use for heavy 3 Rinses Unlatch the door and let it sit overnight. Then relatch

the door and let the cycle finish.

soiled dishes Main Wash 10.5 gallons
pots & pans 2 Rinses • Select the Normal cycle and let the dishwasher fill with

Dry water. Then open the door and pour 1 cup of chlorine

bleach into the bottom of the dishwasher. Latch the
door and let it complete the cycle.

Normal Cycle PreWash

for normally 2 Rinses i Try a lemon scent detergent and/or rinse aid to help

soiled dishes Main Wash 9.0 gallons periodically freshen the dishwasher interior.

2 Rinses • Run the dishwasher more frequently. Use the Rinse &
Dry Hold cycle (if available) to remove any food soil that

may cause an odor.

Short* 2 Rinses
for lightly Wash 7.5 gallons

soiled dishes 2 Rinses

Dry If your dishwasher will be in storage or an unheated area

exposed to freezing temperatures:

• Clean the dishwasher as explained in the Care and

Rinse & Hold* Rinse Cleaningsection.

rinses dishes Off 1.5 gallons

• Operate the drain portion twice to ensure most of the

waiting for a water is removed. Most dishwashers begin each cycle

full load with a drain.

Heated Dry On* option turns the heating element on to
improve drying results, Heated Dry Off* turns the ele-

ment off to save energy. Towel drying may be needed

with this option.

• Disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the
door.

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Remember. It is the user's responsibility to determine if the item should be washed in a dishwasher.

Aluminum Yes Some colored anodized If darkens or spots, remove

aluminum can fade. by scouring with soap-filled

steel wool pads.

Cast Iron No Iron will rust.

China/ Yes Antique, metal-trimmed, hand- If in doubt, check with the
Stoneware painted or over-the-glaze patterns manufacturer. Or test, by washing

fade. Gold leaf will discolor, one piece daily for several weeks.

Crystal Yes Antique, metal-trimmed or Load securely to prevent move-

painted patterns fade. ment. Check with manufacturer.

Nondishware No Do not wash in dishwasher. It may
items- such as damage, discolor or stain the dish-

electronic air washer.
cleaner filters,
furnace filters,

paint brushes,

etc.

Glass Yes Milk Glass may yellow.
Pewter No Pewter tarnishes.

Plastics Yes If it doesn't say DISHWASHER

SAFE, test one piece before dish-
washing an entire set.

Stainless Steel Yes Rinse if not washing immediately.

Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.

Sterling Silver Yes Don't put in same silverware Rinse if not washing immediately.

and Silver )late basket with stainless steel. Salty or acidic foods stain if left on.

Contact between metals can Check with the manufacturer.
damage silver. Don't wash

copper utensils in the same load.
Silver may get a brown film.

Non-stick Yes

coatings

-[in No "Rncan rust.
Wood No Wood can warp, crack or lose its

finish.