Maytag DWUA200AAX Owner's Manual

DISHWASHING GUIDE (DWUA200)

DRYING HEAT

OFF HEAVY WASH

ON [_ OFF Admiral FJ

DRY_

RINSE & HOLD

RMAL WASH

Now to Operate Your New Dishwasher

STEP 1. Load the dishwasher according to the instructions on pages 5-7.

STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser. See page 4. Use rinse aid to help prevent spotting and filming

and to improve drying results. See page 5.

STEP 3. Select the appropriate cycle. Refer to the chart below for additional information.

STEP 4. Select/deselect heating option. Press the door until it latches and start the dishwasher. The cycle will

begin with a drain prior to filling.

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

For heavily soiled dishes, pots and pans.
Cycle Time: Approx. 66 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 11 gallons

For normally soiled dishes.
Cycle Time: Approx. 56 minutes

Water Usage: Approx. 9.5 gallons

For rinsing a few dishes until full.
Cycle Time: Approx. 13 minutes
Water Usage: Approx. 3 gallons

Heating Options:

DRYING HEAT ON. Available on all cycles except Rinse & Hold. Add 30 minutes to the cycle times listed above.
DRYING HEAT OFF. Drying Heat is turned off.

CONTENTS _Write your model and serial numbers in the spaces

provided below. You'll find them on the data label

Cycle Description .............................................................. 1 located on the upper left corner of the door frame.

For Future Reference ......................................................... 2 Use this information for any correspondence or

service calls concerning your dishwasher.

Energy Saving Tips ........................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3 [ ModelNumber

Using Your Dishwasher ................................................... 4

Hot Water .................................................................... 4 SerialNumber

Detergent ..................................................................... 4

Rinse Aid ..................................................................... 5

Preparing the Dishes .................................................. 5 Date of Purchase

Loading the Dishwasher ....................................... 5-7

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Convertible Dishwasher Connection ............................. 7

What Can and Cannot be Washed .................................. 8 shock, check with the installer to make

Care and Cleaning .............................................................9 grounded. In addition, be sure to read

Storing Your Dishwasher .................................................9 the IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY

Changing Color Panels ..................................................... 9

The Problem Solver ................................................... 10-12

If You Need Service ......................................................... 12

Warranty ........................................................................... 13 ENERGY SAVING TIPS

FOR FUTURE • Always select the shortest cycle possible for the

WARNING - To avoid possible electrical

sure the appliance has been properly

INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 before starting
to use this dishwasher.

• Operate the dishwasher only when it's full. Running
a half-full dishwasher uses the same amount of

electricity and hot water as a full dishwasher.

REFERENCE... amount of food soil. See page 1.

• Load correctly for best results. See pages 5-7.

Before operating your dishwasher, please read this
book carefully. It is designed to help you operate and • Use your dishwasher during off-peak hours. Ask
maintain your new dishwasher properly. Keep it your local utility company for off-peak rates.
handy for answers to your questions.

IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Products with a (_) label have been listed with the 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.--those with a CSA for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,

tag have been listed with Canadian Standards laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in
Association. Nevertheless, as with any other your dishwasher. Keep these products out of the
equipment using electricity and moving parts, there is reach of children.

a potential hazard. When using your dishwasher, 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish
follow basic precautions, including the following: racks of the dishwasher.

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function, produced in a hot water system that has not been

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
attempting to service, explosive. If the hot water system has not been

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and faucets and let the water flow from each for

back must be enclosed, and the front panels must several minutes. This will release any accumulated
be attached before electrical power is applied to hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation smoke or use an open flame during this process.

instructions for proper grounding procedures.

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload, items not so marked, check the manufacturer's

11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be

used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is

used for such a period, turn on all hot water

12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or recommendations.

play in, with, or around this dishwasher. 13. Do not tamper with controls.

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to 14. Always remove the door to the washing

be washed, sharp or pointed items should be compartment when removing an old dishwasher
located with the handles up. Also, load sharp from service or discarding it.

items so they are not likely to damage the door
seal.

8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a
cycle. It may be hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING YOUR DISHWASHER

Hot Water fresh detergent and store it in a cool, dry place (not

under the kitchen sink).

For proper performance, hot water is necessary. For

best cleaning and drying results, set your water heater Amount to Use
to deliver 140°F (60°C) water to the dishwasher. If, for

any reason, the temperature of the water entering the The amount of detergent to use depends on the water
dishwasher is below 140°F, select the option (if hardness (measured in grains per gallon-gpg) and the
available) to have your dishwasher heat the water, amount of soil on the dishes. Generally detergent

To check water temperature, turn on the hot water heavier soil.

faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let the water run into a

glass until it is as hot as possible, then check with a A basic guideline is one teaspoon of detergent for each
candy or meat thermometer. If the temperature at the grain of water hardness (gpg). Use a minimum of

faucet is below 140°F, have a qualified person raise the three teaspoons (one tablespoon) in soft water.*

water heater thermostat setting. If the water hardness is 15 grains or harder, it will be
Helpful hints: virtually impossible to get good results with any

• If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your softener to improve water quality.
water travels a long distance from the water heater

to the dishwasher, you may need to increase your Adding Detergent
water heater's thermostat.

• If you have not used hot water for some time, the of your dishwasher. Longer cycles have two washes
water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot and need detergent in both cups, while shorter cycles

water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the
water is hot. Then start the dishwasher.

amounts should be increased for harder water and

dishwasher. The only solution is a mechanical water

There are two detergent dispensers on the inside door

have only one wash and need detergent placed in the
covered cup.

• If you've recently done laundry or run hot water for After adding detergent to the Main Wash cup always
showers, give your water heater time to recover

before operating the dishwasher, snap the lid closed. Detergent placed in the Pre-Wash

Detergent Refer to the Detergent Usage Guide below for

Use only powder or liquid detergents specifically dishwasher may not feature all the cycles listed.
made for use in automatic dishwashers. Other types

(laundry, hand soap, etc.) will cause oversudsing. Use

cup (open cup) will be dispensed immediately.

detergent amounts and placement for each cycle. Your

Detergent Usage Guide (powder or liquid)

SOFT WATER MEDIUM WATER HARD WATER
(0-3 grains hardness) (3-7 grains) (7-12 grains)

CYCLES Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup Main Cup Open Cup
SUPER SCRUB

NORMAL WASH 1 Tbsp. 1 Tbsp. 2-3 Tbsp. 2-3 Tbsp. 3-4 Tbsp. 3-4 Tbsp.
ENERGY SAVER minimum minimum (2nd Line) (2nd Line) (3rd Line) (3rd Line)

CHINA/CRYSTAL

SHORT WASH

1 Tbsp. None 2-3 Tbsp. None 3-4 Tbsp. None
minimum (2nd Line) (3rd Line)

RINSE & HOLD Use no detergent Use no detergent Use no detergent

*Note: When using ultra dishwashing detergents, use the amount recommended on the package.

Rinse Aid Loading the Dishwasher

Using a rinse aid makes water flow off the dishes Helpful Hints: Always load items on the racks so
better. This lessens water spotting and filming and they are separated and face the center to insure the

improves drying. For best dishwashing performance, water spray will reach the soiled surfaces. Do not
using a rinse aid is recommended, allow items to extend out of the racks.

Rinse aids come in either solid or liquid form. When Make sure the movement of the upper and lower
using a solid rinse aid such as Jet Dry, fasten it to the spray arms is not blocked by items hanging below the

back right corner of the lower rack. Purchase new lower rack or tall articles in the upper rack. Do not
rinse aid when the solid material dissolves and the block the center area of the lower rack. A center wash

container is empty, tower extends through this area to improve cleaning.
When using a liquid form, the rinse aid dispenser Insure the free flow of water to the detergent cups by

(Select Models) automatically releases a measured not blocking with large items.
amount of rinse aid into the final rinse. On the following pages are illustrations showing

To fill, turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise to various loading possibilities.
open. Remove the cap and pour the liquid rinse aid

into the opening. Depending on how often the Adding a Forgotten Item:
dishwasher is used, it should last about three months.

The level of the rinse aid should be checked For best cleaning, the forgotten item(s) should be
periodically. An 'E' appearing in the bottom of the

reservoir indicates the dispenser is empty and needs 1. Unlatch the door and wait until the sound of the
to be refilled, circulating water stops.

Preparing the Dishes

If this is your first dishwasher, or if you're replacing a continue at the point it was interrupted.
much older model, you may wonder how much
preparation your dishes need. Actually very little. Pre-
rinsing of normal food soils is not necessary. With
common sense and a little practice, you'll soon know

what foods to remove. Here are some guidelines:

added early in the cycle.

2. Open the door and add the item(s).

3. Pause before latching the door. The cycle will

1. Scrape off bones, skins, toothpicks and other hard

or large food solids. Remove excessive quantities of
oil or grease.

2. Remove large quantities of any food. Your

dishwasher has a built-in soft food disposer that
chops soft food bits and flushes them away. It can

handle small amounts of soft foods, but large

amounts will be difficult to handle. You may hear
chopping noises during the cycle. This is normal.

3. For burned-on soil, it may be necessary to pre-soak

or lightly scour the item before loading. Remember
to use the Rinse & Hold cycle (Select Models) for

small "holding" loads.

4. Since certain foods such as mustard, mayonnaise,
vinegar, lemon juice and other acidic foods can

cause discoloration on stainless steel, it is
recommended to rinse these soils off susceptible

flatware.