Maytag DW-2 User Manual

Welcome ................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ................................ 2

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Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,

Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7 , • • •

Cycles at a Glance ................................. 8

Operating "13ps ........................................ 9 •

Connecting a Convertible ................... 9 •

Water Conditions ................................. 10

Special Care Items .............................. 11 •

Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12 •

Before You Call ................................ 13-14 .

Warranty .................................. Back Cover ;

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Models: MDB4000, MDC4000, MDB4010, MDB4030, MDB4040, MDB4050, MDB5000

Welcome .......................................................................

Congratulations on your choice Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this infor-
of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish- mation for your records (should you ever need war-

washer! As you use your new ranty service).
appliance you will appreciate

the many features that have
made it the Consumer Rated No.

1 Dishwasher.

Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this

guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper
operation and maintenance of your new appliance.

Enjoy your new dishwasher and thank you for choosing
Maytag!

_A Save time and money. If something should

go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this

' book. It is designed to help you solve basic

problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance in the future, it is

helpful to:

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1) Have complete model and serial number identifica

..... ' tion of your dishwasher. This is located on the upper left

:':, of the tub opening.

:. Record these numbers below for easy access. For additional questions, please contact us:

ModelNumber l

• :. Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIRTM Center

: ':!: serialNumber | RO. Box 2370

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Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-9900 USA

:,. 1-800-688-2002 CANADA

1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing

. 2) Have proof of original date of purchase, impaired or speech impaired)

: (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

_[_ WARNING: Check with the installer to make sur_

the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos.
sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the lmportani

Personal Safety Instructions on page 2 before you us_
this dishwasher.

Note: In our continuing effort to improve the quality 0

i our dishwashers, itmay be necessary to make changes t,

the appliance without revising this guide.

Important Safety Instructions

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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
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.

for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,

laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in

WARNING - When using your dishwasher, your dishwasher. Keep these products out of

follow basic precautions, including the following: reach of children.

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish
racks of the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
attempting to service, produced in a hot water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and explosive. If the hot water system has not been
back must be enclosed and the front panels must used for such a period, turn on all hot water
be attached before electrical power is applied to faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-

the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc- eral minutes. This will release any accumulated
tions for proper grounding procedures, hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized smoke or use an open flame during this process.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dish-

washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or
play in, with, or around this dishwasher, not so marked, check the manufacturer's recom-

mendations.

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to
be washed, sharp or pointed items should be 13. Do not tamper with controls.

located with the handles up. Also, load sharp 14. Always remove the door to the washing compart-
items so they are not likely to damage the door ment when removing an old dishwasher from ser-
seal. vice 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 • Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
large food particles. The disposer in your dishwasher lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless

will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and pop- steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may
corn. These items will be chopped into small pieces cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact

during the drain and removed with the drain water, with the surface for an extended period of time.
Youmay hear a chopping noise during the drain. This • Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they

is normal, require more energy than the rest of the load to clean

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain satisfactorily.
the disposer is empty before starting the dish- • Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils used to

washer. This allows proper draining, cook foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc.,

• Scrape off large amounts of tomato-based food as they require more energy than the rest of the load to
soils (see page 12). clean satisfactorily.

General Recommendations

• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and • Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wast

facing center. This ensures the water spray can reach tower. This water spray is needed to properly clea_
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results, items in the upper rack.

•Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids) next • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by no
to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of allowing items to extend beyond the racks.

the racks. • Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly aftc

• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at cycle is completed.
an angle to maximize space.

Your new Maytag ®dishwasher is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware, utensils and pots an
pans. It also has the capacity to accommodate 10 to 12 place settings, with some Maytag®models able to accommodat

up to 13 place settings. The following illustrations and information will help you become more familiar with your dis]c
washer racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement for your items.

How to Load 10 Place Settings

Upper Rack Lower Rack

1 cup
and

3 saucers
are

on the
rack under

the Stack
Rack

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Upper Rack

(Features vary depending on model)

The upper rack is designed with flexibility and versatility. 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.

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The Vari-Lock '_'Snugger on the left (certain models) The Stack-Rack (certain models) design on the right side

secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility

grasping the curved wire and rotating it left to snug of a variety of items. Fold it down to hold long-handled
items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or

of light items. Do not load items on top of the wire. juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses,

bowls, plates, etc.

The curved wire on the Vari-Lock " Snugger (left) and
the Stack-Rack (right) is designed to hold stemware in
place. Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as
the upper rack is deeper on this side.

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Lower Rack
Removable Utensil Basket

(Design varies depending on model)

The basket can be removed for ease in loading and
unloading items. Place items in the basket with some
handles up and some down. This prevents them from
nesting together and improves cleaning results. (Knives
or sharp, pointed items should be placed in the basket
with the handles up. Be sure thin, finely pointed items

do not extend through the basket and block the lower

wash arm.)
Use the covered section of the basket for small, light-

weight items like baby spoons, plastic measuring

spoons, small plastic items, etc. Close the cover.

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