Maytag DWC8240AAW, DWC8240ABW 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 Gall 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
man)' 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 Model Number

information regarding all aspects of your

beautiful new dishwasher. By following these

instructions carefully, you will be able to achieve Serial Number ]

excellent results with your dishwasher. Should

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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
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY

NEWTON, IOWA 50208 INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you
[phone] start to use this dishwasher.

(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm 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.

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

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

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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 140°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 140°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

water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water • Place all items on racks sothey are separated

run into a glass until it is as hot as possible, then and face the center to insure the water spray

check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow
temperature at tile iCaucetis below 140°F (60°C), items to extend out of the racks.
have a qualified person raise the water heater • Make sure the movement of the upper and

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 offbones and large pieces of ,, Larger, flat, 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 eertain the disposer is

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

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Upper Rack The hinged shelf can be used to stack two levels

of cups, juice glasses, and other short items.

The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed Load small diameter items under shelf so
with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, small water will reach upper tier. When the shelf is
plates, bowls, pans, etc. can be loaded in many folded up, this area can be used for taller glasses,

different positions to suit your needs, stemware, etc.

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.

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

When loading glassware, leave a small space unsnap. Remove rail ends and pull out rack.
between each piece so they do not touch each

To replace rack: reinsert rack, place rail ends in

other during the wash cycle. Do not place

position and snap fronts into place by pushing

glasses over the tines, outward.

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Lower Rack Flatware

Large dinner plates and other dishes may be Put flatware in the removable silverware basket,
placed in any convenient location in the lower mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent

rack but soiled surfaces should face the them from nesting together, place some handles
center, up and some down. However, sharp or pointed

items should be loaded with the handles up.

Tall items such as bakeware and large platters
should be loaded on the left side of this raek. The silverware basket may be removed for ease
Thin items (c,)okie sheets, pizza pans, etc.) may of loading or unloading.

be placed behind the folding shelf. With the

Use the covered section for small, lightweight

shelf down, two levels of glasses and cups can be

articles such as measuring cups and spoons,

loaded. For best washabilitiy, do not place any small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower the
items in the short tines when the shelf is being

cover to keep these items in place.

used.

Small items such as plates, saucers or shallow
bowls may be loaded in the elevated area behind

the wash tower.

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