Maytag DWU5912AAB, DWU5912AAE, DWU6802AAB, DWU6802AAE, DWU6802AAM Owner's Manual

Models: 9502, 9302, 9202, 8912, 8702, 8602, 8402, 7802, 7702, 6902, 6812, 6802, 5912

TABLE OF CONTENTS Wesuggestyouretainthisman.alfuturereference.

Page spaces below. These can be found in the upper let_ cor-

Safety Instructions .......................................... 1

Loading Information ...................................... 2-4 Model Number

Adding Detergent ............................................. 5

Checking Rinse Aid ......................................... 6

Ensuring Hot Water ........................................ 6 WAIINING - Check Wifh the in_aller to make sure

Selecting Cycles/Options ................................ 7 die algpliance has been properly grounded to avoid

Starting the Dishwasher ................................ 8 possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the

Special Tips ....................................................... 8 .TIONS on page 1 before vou start to use this dish-

Washing Special Items .................................... 9 washer.

Water Conditions ............................................. 10 NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the

Energy" Saving Tips ......................................... 10 quality of our dishwashers, it may be necessary to

Maintaining the Dishwasher ......................... 11 this manual.

Before You Call ................................................ 12-13

Please record the model and serial numbers in the

ner of the tub opening.

Serial Number

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUC-

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Products with a (_) label have been listed with 8. Be earefnl not to toneh the heating element on
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag the bottom of the tub during or at the completion

have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. of a cycle. It may be hot.

Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elee- 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed

trieity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, for an autolnatie dishwasher. Never use soap,

basic precautions, including the following: -v°ur dishwasher. Keep these products out of _
WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow laundD" detergent, or hand washing detergent in

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

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

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 [_een

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 nmst used for such a period, mm on 'all hot water

be attached before electrical power is applied to faucets and let the water flow frmn each for scy-
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instrue- 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-

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items

or play-in, with, or around this dishwasher, not so marked, cheek the manufacturer's reeom-

7. To reduce the risk ofinjm'y when loading items to mendations.

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 emnpart-

items so the), are not likely to damage the door ment when removing an oJd dishwasher fi'om ser- ¢_
seal. vice or discarding it.

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reach of"children.

used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is

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LOADING INFORMATION

Before Washing Upper Rack

(Features vary depending on model)

T}?ically, the majority of loads contain items of vai?'ing
size and type. That_ why your new Maytag dishwasber The npper rack is designed with great flexibili b' and

is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, versatility. Classes, cups, stemware, light weight plas-
stemware, utensils and pots and pans. tics, small plates, bowls, pans, long handled utensils

The following illustrations and information will help etc. can be loaded in this rack.
you become more familiar with your dishwasher rack-
ing system. After a few dishloacis, you will be able to

determine the best arrangement for your iterns.

• Don't Prerinse. Simply serape off any bones or
large food particles. The disposer in yonr dish-

washer will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and
popcorn. These items will be chopped into small

pieces during drain and removed with the drain
water. You may hear a chopping noise during drain.

This is normal.

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain

the disposer is empty" before starling the dish-
washer. This allows proper draining.

• Remove eertain foods (such as mustard, mayon- Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at
naise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from an angle to maximize space. For best results, leave a

stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These small space between pieces so they do not touch during
foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to the cycle.

remain in contact _,ith the surface fbr an extended
period of time.

• Serape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more ener_7 than the rest of the load to clean
satisfactorily.

• Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils used to
cook foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal,
etc...as they require more energy than the rest of the
load to clean satisfactorily.

General Recommendations Classes, tumblers, stemware and cups can be placed in

• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and the top rack. Do not load these items over the tines.

facing centei_ This ensures the water spray"can reach It makes them more dimcnlt to rinse.
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results. Correct Incorrect

• Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids)
next to the silverware basket or along the sides and

back of the racks.

• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the
wash tower. This water sprav is needed to properly

clean items in the upper rack. Tine

• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not in
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.

• Place glasses in any row of the racks for proper clean-
ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.

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Place stemware in the Stem-Lock area(s) for added lOINel' Rack _"
support. The curved design on the Vari-Loek Support (Features vary depending on model) Qr_

(left) and Stack Rack (right) holds stemware in place.

Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as the The lower rack is designed to accommodate a variety of _'_

rack is deeper there, large items such as dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots _'_

and pans, baking dishes, etc.

Back

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The %fi-Lock Smlgger on the left (select models) ean
be adjusted by grasping the wJre and rotating it left or
right as needed. Simply, move the wire to the left to

snug items against the rack or to the right and rest it on
top of ligh_eight cups or plastics. Do not load items Front

on top of the wire. Tall items such as bakeware and large platters can be

placed on the left side or across the back of this rack,

Back

The Staek-t/aek design on the 1,ight side of the upper

rack folds up or do,am for loading tlexibilib' of avariety of
items. Fold it down to hold long-hmrdled knives, spatn-

las and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses.

Fold it up for taller items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc. Front

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With tile Stack-t/ack shelf raised, thin items like cook- Create-A-Space tines across the center of the lower
ie sheets or pizza pans may be placed alolig the left side. rack allow saucers and bowls to be loaded between rows
With tile shelf down, two levels of glasses and enps can of plates.

also be loaded.

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Positioning the Fold-Away tines fla_ in the back ]eft Space
corner provides convenient loading space for large,

bul_' items like pots and pans or ,nixing bowls. 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. (Most
knives or sharp, pointed items should be placed in the
basket \_dth the handle up. Be sure thin, finely pointed
items do not extend through the basket and block the

lower wash arm.)

Convertible tines in the back right comer can be posi-
tioned to paMde narrow spacing for loading dilmer plates
or wide spacing for loading deep bowls, pots or pans.

Use the covered section of the basket ibr small, light-

weight items like baby spoons, plastic measuring

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

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