Maytag DWU7300AAX, DWU7300ABX, DWU7300BAX, DWU7300BBX User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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For Future Referenee ................................................................................ 1

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

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

Using Your Dishwasher .............................................................................. 3-6

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

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

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

• Using Detergent and Rinse Aid ......................................................... 5-6

Selecting Cycles and Options/Starting Dishwasher ............................. 7

Special Tips ................................................................................................... 8-11

• For Best Results .................................................................................. 8

• Water Conditions ................................................................................ 8-9

• Energy Saving Tips ............................................................................. 9

• What Can and Cannot Be Washed ..................................................... 10

• Maintaining the Dishwasher .............................................................. 11

• Changing Panels .................................................................................. 11

Before You Call For Service ..................................................................... 1B-13

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

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 _dlI appreciate the serial number of this dishwasher in the spaces
many features that provide unsurpassed provided. This information earl be found on the

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

On the following pages you will find awealth of Model Number
information regarding all aspects of your

beautiful new dishwasher. By following these
instmctions 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 CONSUMER EDUCATION grounded to avoid possible electrical
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE shock. Be sure you read the
NEWTON, IOWA 50208 IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY

[phone] INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you

(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-5 pm CST) start to use this dishwasher.

CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

For additional information order tile following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your

name, address, booklet tide, form number and payment to: Maytag Consumer Education, One

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

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

Washer -- 211YG

Dryer -- 212YG
Dishwasher -- 213YG

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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.

i1. 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 good cleaning and drying results, hot water Seldom will households have identical dishes;
is necessary. The water should be 120°-140°F. the number and type of articles used will vary

To check water temperature, turn on the hot daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let water and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and

run into a glass in the sink until it is as hot as utensils. The following instructions and pictures

will help you become familiar with your

possible, then check with a candy or meat dishwasher. With experience, you will learn the
thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is best arrangement for your particular needs.

below 120°F (49°C), have a qualified person
raise the water heater thermostat setting. General Recommendations

Before starting the dishwasher, him on the hot • Place all items on racks so they are separated
water faucet and let it run until the water is hot. and face the center to insure the water spray

will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow

Preparing Dishes items to extend out of the racks.

• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before • Make sure the movement o£the upper and
placing them in your Maytag dishwasher, lower spray arms is not blocked by items

Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of hanging below the lower rack or tall a_icles in

food. The food disposer in your dishwasher the upper rack.
can handle a variety of items such as pits, fruit • Insure the free flow of water to the detergent

seeds, popcorn and toothpicks. These items cup by not blocking it with large items.
will be chopped into small pieces during drain • Larger, fiat, lightweight items (such as plastic

and removed with the drain water. If hard covers) may be wedged next to the silverware
items get into the dishwasher module, you basket or along the sides and back of the racks.

may hear chopping noises during drain. These • The wash tower rises through the center of the
sounds are normal, lower rack during the cycle. For the best

• Foods that have been burned onto cooking cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading
utensils will ueed to be scraped or soaked, tall articles next to it.

• Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise, Avoidblocking
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

iinse 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 eycle. Do not place
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.

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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