Maytag DWU8860AAX, DWU8860AAE Owner’s Manual
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
• Maintaining the Dishwasher .............................................................. 13
• Changing Panels .................................................................................. 13
Before You Call For Service ..................................................................... 14-15
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 16
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag
Jetelean _"dishwasher. As you use ),our new
dishwasher we know you will appreeiate the
many features that provide unsurpassed
cleaning and eapaeity 'along with energy
efficiency arid dependability,
On the following pages you will find a wealth of
information regarding all aspects of your
beautiful new dishwasher. By lbllowing 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 prm4de the
model number of your dishwasher.
MAYTAG CONSUMER EDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE
NEWTON, IOWA 50208
(515) 791-8911
(Mon.-Ffi., 8 am-5 pm 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 pIate located on the upper left comer of the
tub opening.
Model Number 1
I Serial Number ]
WARNING - Check with installer to
make sure appliance has been
grounded to avoid possible electrical
shock. Be sure you read the
IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 before you
start to use this dishwasher.
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: Maytag Consumer Education,. One
Dependability Square, Newton, IA 50"208. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Innovative Ideas for Today's Kitchens -- "22PR ..................................... $I.00
Applimlee Buying Guides .............................................................. 50¢ EACH
Washer -- 211YG
Dryer -- 212YG
Dishwasher 213YG
Electric Range -- 214YG
Gas Range -- 215YG
Refrigerator -- 276YG
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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Products with a (_ label have been listed with
the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. - those with
a CSA tag have been listed with Canadian
Standards Association. Nevertheless, as with any
other equipment using electricity, and moving
parts, there is a potential hazard. When using
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
1, Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.
3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before attempting to service.
4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides
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
grounding procedures.
5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and
sized power supply- circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
6. Children should never be permitted to
operate, or play in, with, or around this
dishwasher.
.
Be careful not to touch the heating element
on the bottom of the tub during or at the
completion of a qyete. It may be hot.
,
Use only detergents and rinse additives
designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never
use soap, laundry detergent, or hand
washing detergent in your dishwasher. Keep
these products out of the reach of children,
10.
Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or
dish racks of the dishwasher.
11.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or more.
Hydrogen gas is explosive, If the hot water
system has not been used for such a period,
turn on all hot water lancets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes,
This willrelease any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame during this process.
12.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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To reduce the risk of injury" when loading
items to be washed, sharp or pointed items
should be located with the handles up. Also,
load sharp items so they are not likely to
damage the door seal,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
13.
Do not tamper with controls.
14.
Always remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old
dishwasher from service or discarding it.
USING YOUR DISHWASHER
Hot Water is Essential
For good cleaning and drying results, hot water
is necessary. The water should be 120°-140°E If,
for any reason, the temperatnre 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 tile 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 starting 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 serape offbones 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. If hard
items get into the dishwasher module, you
may hem" chopping noises during drain. These
sounds are normal.
Loading Your Dishwasher
Seldom wil! households have identical dishes;
the number and type of articles used will vary,
daily. Your dishwasher is designed to be flexible
and accommodate a wide variety of dishes and
utensils. The following instmctions and pictures
will help you become familiar with your
dishwasher, With experience, you will learn the
best arrangement for },our particular needs,
General Recommendations
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 extend out of the racks.
Ma.ke sure the movement of the upper and
lower spray arms is not blocked by items
hanging below the lower rack or tail articles in
the upper rack.
Insure the free flow of water to the detergent
cup by not blocking it with large items.
Larger, flat, lightweight items (such as plastic
covers) may be wedged next to the silveIware
basket or along the sides and back of the racks.
The wash tower rises through the center of the
lower rack dnring the cycle. For the best
cleaning results, avoid blocking it or loading
tai! articles 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
cruise 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 certain the disposer is
completely empty before starting the
dishwasher to provide for proper draining.
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Upper Rack
The upper rack of your dishwasher is designed
_itb flexibility, in mind. Glasses, cups, small
plates, bowls, pans, etc. can be loaded in many
different positions to suit your needs.
The hinged shelf car_be used to stack two levels
of cups, juice glasses, and other short items.
Load small diameter items under shelf so water
will reach upper tier. When the shelf is folded
up, this area can be used for taller glasses,
stemware, etc.
The rack is designed so dishes can be centered
behind a single fine and held in plac_ by the
ra&_ support wires. Dishes can also be !oaded at
an angle to maximize space.
When loading glassware, leave a small space
between each piece so they do not touch each
other during the wash cycle. Do not place
glasses over the tines.
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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