Maytag DWU8330, DWC8330 User Manual

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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag Jetclean'" dishwasher. As you use your new dishwasher we know you will appreciate the
many features that provide unsurpassed cleaning and capacity along with energy efficiency and dependability.
On the following pages you will find a wealth of
information regarding all aspects of your
beautiful new dishwasher. By following these instructions carefully, you will be able to achieve
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.
MAYfAG CONSUMER EDUCATION ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE NEWfON, IOWA 50208
(515) 791-8911 (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5pm CST)
For future reference we suggest you retain thiS manual after recording the model number and
serial number of this dishwasher in the spaces provided. This information can be found on the data plate Lxated on the upper left comer of the
tub openin~~.
Serial Number
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grounde(t to avoid t:.tossible electrical
shock. B.~ sure you read the
IMPORTAINT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you start to lirse this dis,hwasher.
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USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Hot Water is Essential
For good cleaning and drying results, hot water
is necessary. The water should be 120o-14QoF. If,
for any reason, the temperature of the water
being delivered by the water heater is below
120°F, select the Temp Boost Sensor option to
have your dishwasher heat the water. To check water temperature, turn on the hot
water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water
run into a glass in the sink until it is as hot as possible, then check with a candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is
below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting.
Before startirig the dishwasher turn on the hot water faucet and let it run until the water is hot.
Preparing Dishes
.It is not necessary to rinse dishes before
placing them in your Maytag dishwasher.
Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of food. The food disposer in your dishwasher can handle a variety of items such as pits, fruit seeds, pOpcorn and toothpicks. These items
will be chopped into small pieces during drain and removed with the drain water. Ifhard items get into the dishwasher module, you
may hear chopping noises during drain. These
sounds are normal.
loadin{J Your Dishwasher
Seldom will households have identical dishes; the number and type of articles used will vary daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible and accomrelodate a wide variety of dishes and utensils. Th(~ following insti"uctionsand pictures will help you become familiar with your dishwasher. 'With experience, you will learn the
best arrangement for your particular needs.
General I~ecommendations
.Place all items on racks so they are separated
and face the center to insure the water spray will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow items to eJctend out of the racks..
.Make sure the movement of the upper and
lower spray arms is not blocked by items hanging b4~low the lower rack or tall articles in the upper rack.
.Insure the free flow of water totlledetergent
cup by n01: blocking it with large items.
.Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
covers) may be wedged next tothesilveIWare basket or1uong the sides and back of the racks.
.The wash Itower rises through the center of the
lower rack during the cycle. For the best cleaning r.~sults, avoid blocking it or loading tall article:) next to it.
.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 fora 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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Lower Rack
Flatware
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.
Thin items (cookie sheets, pizza pans, etc.) may be placed behind the folding shelf. With the shelf down, two levels of glasses and cups can be loaded. For best washability, do not place any items in the short tines when the shelf is being used.
Put flatware in the removable silveIWarebasket, mixing knives, forks and spoons. To prevent
them from nesting together, place some handles
up and some down. However, sh~ or pointed
items should be loaded with the handles up. The silveIWare basket may be removed for ease
of loading or unloading. Use the covered section for small, lightweight
articles such as measuring cups and spoons,
small plastic items, baby spoons, etc. Lower the
cover to keep these items in place.
Small items such as plates, saucers or shallow bowls maybe loaded in: the elevated area behind the wash tower.
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Rinse Aid Your Maytag dishwasher features an automatic
rinse aid dispenser, located near the detergent dispenser on the door interior.. Using a rinse aid improves dI'ying results and reduces spotting and
filming.
To fill, turn dispenser cap counterclockwise to open. Remove cap and pour liquid rinse additive into the opening. ~SE~
Replace cap and turn clockwise I ~v .'(J \
to close.
The clear indicator in the \. '4, ~",c. /
center of the cap changes from ~~~ dark to light when the reservoir is
nearly empty. This indicates that it is time to
refill the dispenser.
Ptill faucet (~onnec.tor from recess in back of dishwasher as shown.
Press down on thumb release. Lift connector up
on to faucet and remove pressureIrom thumb
release to hold connector flrmlyin place.
Connecting a Convertible
Dishwasher
Turn on the hotwaterfaucet and iillow water to
run until ~ater coniingfromthefaucet ishot-.
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Turn on hot water faucet full force.
Be sure the sinkdrinn is open so ~atwater from the dishwas]her Will properly drinn.
Pull electric cord from recess and plug into a
properly grounded electrical outlet..
Caring for the Wood Top
Befo~e
first time,w1pe the wood top W1~adamp cloth to remove surtacedust andthendry.Samrate cloth With mineral oil and apply aheayY p?at to the wood top.Let stand overni
soft r1""cloth.Re peat every fewmonthstoc.
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Options:
Indicator Light:
Temp Boost Sensor:
If for any reason the incoming water temperatureisbelow120°F, press the On
button to assure the water is heated to proper temperatu!e for best cleaning and ~g results. The dial will pause at the Q.toextend the main wash and the Heating Delay light Will
turn on.
Press the Off button to cancel the Temp Boost
Sensor.
Fan Dry Options:
Press the Heat button to turn the heating
element on during the fan dry period. This option provides faster ~ng.
Press the Air butlonto turn the heating element off during the fan dry period.
To Start Dishwasher: j
After loading set the dial to the desired cycle. Press button for desiredoptlons.
The Heatin:g Delay light indicates that the main wash isbeiIJlg extended to heat the water to
proper temperature.
Adding II Forgotten Item:
For best cleahing,theforgottenitem should be
added early in the cycle.
1. Unlatch the door and wait until. the sound of circulating water stops.
2. QnPn thE: door and add the item
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3. Pause befo~elatching the door: The cycle will contiIi¥~ at the point it was interrupted.
NOTE: Run the water from the hot water tap to
clear the line of cold water before starting.
begin with a; drain priorto..fill.
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.Soft Water Etching
If the cloudy film is not removed after soaking
in vinegar (previous procedure), then the
condition is etching. This permlment film occurs in unusual conditions under which the surface of the glass is pitted or eroded. It is
permanent.
In the be~nningstages, etching maybe identified by a "rainbow" look shadesofblue, purple, brown or pink may be seen when the glass is held at an angle to the light. In
advanced stages the surface of the glassware
appears frosted, spotted or cloudy.
Certain types of glasswarewilletchin any
dishwasher with the combination of soft water
(especially mechanically softened), an excessive amount of detergent, heat and prerinsing. There is no relationship to the cost or quality of the glass. ~~
To prevent: ",,: ". iI.' '"
1. Adjust the amount of detergent to the degree of water hardness (seepage 6t
2. Lower the water temperature (see page3t
3. Avoid using the Heat Dry .g option.
4. bo not manually prerinse dishes before .Ioadingin dishwasher. Pre rinsing prior to loading to remove all food soil aggravates
etching.
.Rust
Sometimes the dishes or the interior of the dishwashermaytum a brown, red or black color if iron or mapganese is in the water. To remove discoloration from dishwasher interior, dishes and glassware (no metal items):
1. Select. a rust removing compound, such as RoVer Rust Remover. It is available from
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Ma~ag Parts Distributors by using Part No. 5~"961.
2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold or rinse I>artion of the cycle. During fill, open
tile door and add 1/2 cupRo VeL Rust Remo'ver to the water. Allow the dishw:lSherto com
3. Follo~r with a detergent wash.
The only J?ermanent solution is:o install special fill:ers wruchcan remove iron and
plete the C
ycle.
Energy Saving Tips
You can hel]p save energy if you:
1.. Wash full loads. Running a half-fuled dishwasher uses the same amount of
electricit:{ and hot water as a fully loaded
machine.
2. Do not pre-rinse normally soiled dishes. Select the correct cycle for the load and USe
the .recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing...
3. Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and
the need.to P rewash all or P art of the load.
4. UsetheJight/China cycle when dishes are lightly so:iled. It uses less hot water and energy thanothE~r cycles.
5. Fandxy (lishes,withoutheat) when you don't
~eedarapid.dxying cycle. Allow longer d~ng
times {ovemIght). .
6. Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours.. Local utilities recommend tms to avoid heavy usageof.l~nergyat.certain times of day. Check
Withyou]~ utility company to see if off-peak
rates exist.
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Caring For Dishwasher
To Chan!Je Panels:
The interior is normally self-cleaning.
Occasionally check the bottom of the dishwasher tub and clean out pieces of food which may collect there.
Periodically clean the bottom edge of the dishwasher door liner. Food and liquids drip
onto this area when the dishwasher is loaded.
If you notice an odor in your dishwasher, it may
be due to a strong "chemical" or chlorine odor
from the dishwasher detergent. Using a different detergent, especially a lemon scented one, will probably eliminate the odor. In some instances the smell of the rinse additive may be strong. Purchase a fresh package and see if it is better.. Lastly, if the dishwasher is run orily every couple of days, an odor may develop. Use the Rinse & Hold feature daily to remove any food soil that
may cause an odor.
To remove an odor, try one of the following:
1. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent dispenser. Select tight/China and let the water circulate for about 10 mmutes.
Stop the dishwasher by urilatchingthedoor and let stand overnight Then, restart the dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete the cycle.
2. Select the tight/China cycle and let the dishwasher fill with watei Then open the door and pour one cup of chlorine bleach into
the bottom o(the dishwasher. Latch the door and let the dishwasher complete the cycle.
Clean the control panel and front panel with a
soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not. use any abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Changing Panels
Your Maytag dishwasher comes with reversible panel inserts which are pre-assembled at the factory. This enables you to select the color you
want before your dishwasher is installed or
choose another color at a later date.
A. Remove three screws holding the metal trim
strip on one side of the door. Take note ot how the trim comes off.
B. Graspin~; the lower part of the door panels,
bow panl~ls out carefully at the bottom while sliding pimels far enough to clear the flange on the trim strip which was not removed and remove panels.
C. Arrange panels so the desired color is
facing out.
D. Place do,or panels (notched side up) behind
the metal trim at the bottom of the door. Bow the panels so they fit behind the control panel at the top.
E. Slide the: panels under the side metal trim
which W:lS not removed. To do this, it will be
pecessaryto compress the backing behind
the colored panels.
F. ReinstalJ the metal trim which was removed
earlier.lb do this, start by inse~g the tip end of tile trim strip behind the control
panel. Align the holes and replace the three
screws.
G. The low~~r access panel is held by four screws
(tWo abOve the panel and tWo below). With these removed, the panel may be removed to make it easy to change panel colors.
H. With tht::)ower access panelrepoved,
remove Ithe four screws along the bottom of panel and remove the trim which holds the panels.. Once the desired panel is facing out, replace 1he trim, and reinstall the panel to the diSh'Nasher.
Use care when changing panels to be certain you are not injured on sharp edges and that the panels are not damaged. If youhayeapy
questionso)nceming changingp~els,~ntact
your local MaytagDealer.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
(continued)
Seems noisy
.Water circulation noise is normal. .Humming during drain is normal.
.Dishes may not be loaded properly. Dishes
should not be touching one another.
.Wash arm may be hitting an item when
rotating. Load items so nothing blockS the wash arm.
.Chopping or grindh1g noise may be heard
during drain when the internal food disposer is chopping hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
.Detergent cup lid hits door liner when
dishwasher door is opened at end of cycle
and is normal.
.Installation (location, flooring, cabinetry,
etc.) can affect noise level.
.Water valve hiss during fill is ~ormal.
Detergenj~ cup did not empty completely
.Check to see that the cycle has been
completed.
.Be sure dispenser is not blocked from wash
action.
.Be sure dispenser is not wet when detergent
is added.
.Make sure large items placed in the front
right comer of upper rack are not blocking
the detergent cup.
.Use fresh detergent. Store in dry, cool place.
Leaks
.Check tc} see that the dishwasher is level as
describe:d in the Installationlnstructions.
.SudS Call cause the unit to overflow so
measurE: detergent carefully. Try another brand oj: detergent. Use only detergents designed for automatic dishwashers.
.Make suire you follow directions on how to
add a forgotten item.
Does not run properly/Won't fiU
.Be sure door is tightly closed and latched, .Check to see that water is turned on..
.The cycle is not properly selected, Be sure
the dial is turned far enough or the (,yclepad
is completely depressed, .Cycle Will start with drain, .Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse
box.
.1nlethose may be kinked, I .Wateriruetvalve may be clogged~th
sediment and in need of cleaning.
Does not drain properly
.Check to see that the cycle has been
completed.
.The dlshwashermay be at a pause between
cycles which is normal.
.Drain hose may be kinked.
.Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse
box. Reset if necessary.
8: FoOd is backing up in the pipes at the sink.
}f hooked up to a food wastedlsposer, be
sure to run the dlsp9ser re~ly.
.Some water is normal and keeps seals from
dr)Ij.C
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ng.
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Has an OG~r .Soiled dishes held too long in the
dishwas]i1er can create an odor, therefore we
recommend using the Rinse & Hold cycle if
available.
.Dishwa1.hers will have a "new" smell when
first installed.
.Dishwa1iher not draining properly. (See
"Does not drainproperly'.')
Chips dishware .Be sure dishes are loaded according to the
instiuctlons so they do not strike together
from the wash action.
.We do not recommend washing fine antique
china aIld c~ta1 in the dishwasher.
.Do not load glasses over rack tines, or allow
to touch each other.
.Do notoyerload. For further assistance contact your May!:ag
dealeror:::all May!:ag Customer SeMce:
u. S.. J -800-688~9900 CA:~AD.A 1-800-688-2002
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