Maytag DWC7400AAW, DWC7400ABW User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1

Consumer Publications .............................................................................. 1

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

Using Your Dishwasher .............................................................................. 3-7

• Hot Water is Essential ........................................................................ 3

• Preparing Dishes ................................................................................. 3

• Loading Your Dishwasher .................................................................. 3-5

• Using Detergent and Rinse Aid ......................................................... 6-7

• Connecting a Convertible Dishwasher .............................................. 7

Selecting Cycles and Options/Starting Dishwasher ............................. 8-9

Special Tips ................................................................................................... 10-13

• For Best Results .................................................................................. 10

• Water Conditions ................................................................................ 10-11

• Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................. 11

• What Can and Cannot Be Washed ..................................................... 12

• Caring for Dishwasher ........................................................................ 13

• Changing Panels .................................................................................. 13

Before You Call For Service ..................................................................... 14-15

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 16

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag For future reference we suggest you retain this
Jetclean TM dishwasher. As you use your new manual after recording the model number and

dishwasher we know you will appreciate the serial number of this dishwasher in the spaces
many features that provide unsurpassed provided. This information can be found on the

cleaning and capacity along with energy data plate located on the upper left comer of the
efficiency and dependability, tub opening.

On the following pages you will find a wealth of I Model Number
information regarding all aspects of your

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beautiful new dishwasher. By following these
instructions carefully, you will be able to achieve Serial Number

excellent results with your dishwasher. Should

you have any questions about using your Maytag

dishwasher, contact us. Be sure to provide the
model number of your dishwasher. WARNING - Check with Installer to

make sure appliance has been

MAYTAG COMPANY grounded to avoid possible electrical
CONSUMER EDUCATION shock. Be sure you read the

ON E DE PE NDAB ILITY SQUARE IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
NEWTON, IOWA 50208 INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you

[phone] start to use this dishwasher.
(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 prn CST)

CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

For additional information order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your
name, address, booklet title, form number and payment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag Co., One

Dependability Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Innovative Ideas for Today's Kitchens -- 22PR ..................................... $1.00

Before You Call (Appliance Servicing Tips) -- 206YG ............................ 50¢

Appliance Buying Guides .............................................................. 50¢ EACH

Washer -- 211YG

Dryer- 212YG

Dishwasher -- 213YG
Electric Range -- 214YG

Gas Range -- 215YG
Refrigerator -- 276YG

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Products with a (_) label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those with on the bottom of the tub during or at the

a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian completion of a cycle. It may be hot.

Standards Association. Nevertheless, as with any

other equipment using electricity and moving 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives
parts, there is a potential hazard. When using designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, use soap, laundry detergent, or hand

including the following: washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep

1. Read all instructions before using the these products out of the reach of children.
dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended dish racks of the dishwasher.
function.

11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher be produced in a hot water system that has
before attempting to service, not been used for two weeks or more.

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides Hydrogen gas is explosive. If the hot water
and back must be enclosed, and the front

• system has not been used for such a period,

panels must be attached before electrical turn on all hot water faucets and let the
power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to

water flow from each for several minutes.

the installation instructions for proper
grounding procedures. This will release any accumulated hydrogen

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or

sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical use an open flame during this process.
overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked

6. Children should never be permitted to "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For

operate, or play in, with, or around this plastic items not so marked, check the
dishwasher, manufacturer's recommendations.

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading 13. Do not tamper with controls.
items to be washed, sharp or pointed items
should be located with the handles up. Also, 14. Always remove the door to the washing

load sharp items so they are not likely to compartment when removing an old
damage the door seal. dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Hot Water is Essential Loading Your Dishwasher

For proper performance of your dishwasher, hot Seldom will households have identical dishes;
water is necessary to activate the dishwasher the number and type of articles used will vary

detergent and melt fatty food soils. Set your daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
water heater to deliver 120°F water to the and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and

dishwasher. If, for any reason, the temperature utensils. The following instructions and pictures
of the water being delivered by the water heater will help you become familiar with your

should be below 120°F, select the Temp Boost dishwasher. With experience, you will learn the
Sensor option to have your dishwasher heat the best arrangement for your particular needs.

water until proper temperature is reached.

General Recommendations

To check water temperature, turn on the hot

• Place all items on racks so they are separated

water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water
run into a glass in the sink until it is as hot as and face the center to insure the water spray

will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow

possible, then check with a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is items to extend out of the racks.
below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person • Make sure the movement of the upper and

raise the water heater thermostat setting, lower spray arms is not blocked by items

hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in

Preparing Dishes the upper rack.

• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before • Insure the free flow of water to the detergent
placing them in your Maytag dishwasher, cup by not blocking it with large items.

Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of • Larger, fiat, lightweight items (such as plastic
food. The food disposer in your dishwasher covers) may be wedged next to the silverware
can handle a variety of items such as pits, fruit basket or along the sides and back of the racks.

seeds, popcorn and toothpicks. These items • The wash tower rises through the center of the

will be chopped into small pieces during drain lower rack during the cycle. For the best

and removed with the drain water. If hard cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading
items get into the dishwasher module, you tall articles next to it.

may hear chopping noises during drain. These
sounds are normal.

• Foods that have been burned onto cooking
utensils will need to be scraped or soaked.

• Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings may

cause stainless steel flatware to rust and pit if
allowed to remain in contact with the surface

for a period of time. Therefore, it is best to

rinse these food soils off stainless steel flatware
unless the dishwasher is to be operated soon
after loading.

• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste

disposer, make certain the disposer is

completely empty before starting the
dishwasher to provide for proper draining.

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Upper Rack When loading glassware, leave a small space

between each piece so they do not touch each

The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed other during the wash cycle. Do not p/ace

with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, small glasses over the tines.
plates, bowls, pans, etc. can be loaded in many

different positions to suit your needs.

The rack is designed so dishes can be centered
behind a single tine and held in place by the
rack's support wires. Dishes can also be loaded at

an angle to maximize space.

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The upper rack may be removed if desired.
Push inward on the front of the rack rail ends to

unsnap. Remove rail ends and pull out rack.
To replace rack: reinsert rack, place rail ends in

position and snap fronts into place by pushing
outward.

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Lower Rack

Large dinner plates and other dishes may be
placed in any convenient location in the lower

rack but soiled surfaces should face the

center.

Tall items such as bakeware and large platters
should be loaded on the left side of this rack.

Small items such as plates, saucers or shallow

bowls may be loaded in the elevated area behind
the wash tower.

Flatware

Put flatware in the removable silverware basket,
mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent

them from nesting together, place some handles
up and some down. However, sharp or pointed
items should be loaded with the handles up.

The silverware basket may be removed for ease
of loading or unloading.

Use the covered section for small, lightweight
articles such as measuring cups and spoons,

The convertible bowl tines in the right rear small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower the
comer can be folded to provide either narrow or cover to keep these items in place.

wide spacing. This allows flexible loading of a
variety of articles such as serving bowls, plates,

pans or casserole dishes.

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