Maytag DWU8460AAX, DWU8460ABX, DWU8460BAX, DWU8460BBX Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Mainfaining the Dishwasher .............................................................. 13

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

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

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

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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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 corner of the

efficiency and dependability, tub opening.
On the following pages you will find a wealth of ModelNumber

information regarding all aspects of your
beautiful new dishwasher. By following these

instructions carefully, you will be able to aohieve serialNumber

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

MAY'rAG CONSUMER EDUCATION grounded to avoid possible electrical

ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE shock. Be sure you read the

N_WTON, IOWA 50208 IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
[phone] INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you

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

make sure appliance has been

CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Products with a _) label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating elern_
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 eyele. 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. N(

your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, use soap, laundry detergent, or hand

including the following: washing detergent in your dishwasher. Ke

1. Read all instructions before using the these products out of the reach of childre
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 rr

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher be produced in a hot water system that h_

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 w_

and back must be enclosed, and the front
panels must be attached before electrical

power is applied to the dishwasher. Refer to
the installation instructions for proper water flow from each for several minutes.

grounding procedures. This will release any accumulated hydrog_

system has not been used for such a perio

turn on all hot water faucets and let the

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

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 neeessa_: The water should be 120°-140°F. If, the number and type of articles used will vary

for any reason, the temperature of the water dail> Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
being delivered by the water heater is below and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and

120°F select the Temp Boost Sensor option to utensils. The following instructions and pictures

have your dishwasher heat the water, will help you become familiar with your
To check water temperature, turn on the hot dishwasher. With experience, you will learn the

water faucet nearest the dishwasher Let water best arrangement for your particular needs.
run into a glass in the sink until it is as hot as General Recommendations

possible, then check wifll a candy or meat
thermometer. If the temperature at the faucet is • Place all items on racks so they are separated

below 120°F (49°C), have a qnalified person and face the center to insure the water spray"
raise the water heater thermostat setting, items to extend out of the racks.

Before starting the dishwashei; tam on the hot
water faueet and let it run until the water is hot. • Make sure the movement of the upper and

Preparing Dishes the upper rack.

will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not allow

lower spray arms is not blocked by items
hanging below the lower rack or tall articles in

• It is not necessary to rinse dishes before • Insure the free flow of water to the detergent

placing them in your May*ag dishwasher, cup by not blocking it with large items.
Simply scrape off bones and large pieces of

food. The food disposer in your dishwasher • Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
can handle a variety"of items such as pits, fruit hasket or along the sides and back of the racks

seeds, popcorn and toothpicks. These items

will be chopped into small pieces during drain • The wash tower rises through the center ofth

and removed with the drain water. If hard lower rack during the cycle. For the best

items get into the dishwasher module, you cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading

may hear chopping noises during drain. These tall articles next to it.
sounds are normal.

• Foods that have been burned onto cooking wash tower

utensils will need to be scraped or soaked.

• Certain lbods, 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.

covers) may be wedged next to the silverware

Avoidblocking

• If your dishwasher drains into a food waste

disposer, make certain the disposer is

emnpletely empty before starting fl_e

dishwasher to prov/de ibr proper draining.

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Upper Rack The hinged shelf can be used to stack tu

of cups, juice glasses, and other short ite

The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed Load small diameter items under shelf s(
with flexibility in mind. Glasses, cups, small will reach upper tier. When the shelf is f(

plates, bowls, pans, etc. can be loaded in marly up, this are 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.

When loading glassware, leave a small space The upper rack may be removed if desire(
between each piece so they do not touch each Push inward on the front of the rack rail e

other during the wash cycle. Do not place unsnap. Remove rail ends and pull out rae
glasses over the tines.

To replace rack: reinsert rack, place rail en

position and snap fronts into place by pushi

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

Tall items such as bakeware and large platters items should be loaded with the handles up.
should be loaded on the left side of this rack. The silverware basket may be removed for ease

Thin items (cookie 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 washability, 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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