Maytag MDB5000AWB, MDB4040AWW, MDB4000AWX, MDB4000AWW, MDB4000AWB Owner’s Manual
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Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ................................ 2
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Oishwashing Essentials (Hot water,
Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7
Cycles at a Glance ................................. 8
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Operating _ps ........................................ 9
Connecting a Convertible ................... 9
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Water Conditions ................................. 10
Special Care Items .............................. 11
Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12
Before You Call ................................ 13-14
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Warranty .................................. Back Cover
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Models: MDB4000, MDC4000, MDB4010, MDB4030, MDB4040, MDB4050, MDB5000
Welcome .......................................................................
Congratulations on your choice
of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish-
washer! As you use your new
appliance you will appreciate
the many features that have
made it the Consumer Rated No.
1 Dishwasher.
Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this
guide carefully. You will find instructions on the proper
operation and maintenance of your new appliance.
Enjoy your new dishwasher and thank you for choosing
Maytag!
Save time and money. If something should
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this
book. It is designed to help you solve basic
problems before consulting a servicer.
However, should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep this infor-
mation for your records (should you ever need war-
ranty service).
l) Have complete model and serial number identifica
tion of your dishwasher. This is located on the upper left
of the tub opening.
Record these numbers below for easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number
2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
For additional questions, please contact us:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR s_'Center
RO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deal hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
_ WARNING: Check with the installer to make sur
the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid pos-
sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the lmportam
Personal Safety Instructions on page 2 before you use
this dishwasher.
Note: In our continuing effort to improve the quality q
our dishwashers, it may be necessary to make changes t
the appliance without revising this guide.
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Important Safety Instructions ....................................
Products with a (_)label have been listed with 8.
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association.
Nevertheless, as with an), other equipment using elec-
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.
_ WARNING - 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 beforc electrical power is applied to
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc-
tions 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.
7. 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.
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.
9.
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
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
faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-
eral minutes. This will release 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 "dish-
washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items
not so marked, check the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
13.
Do not tamper with controls.
14.
Always remove the door to the washing compart-
ment when removing an old dishwasher from ser-
vice or discarding it.
15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher.
Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle
has completed.
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Before You Start
Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or
large food particles. The disposer in your dishwasher
will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and pop-
corn. These items will be chopped into small pieces
during the drain and removed with the drain water.
You may hear a chopping noise during the drain. This
is normal.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain
the disposer is empty before starting the dish-
washer. This allows proper draining.
• Serape off large amounts of tomato-based food
soils (see page 12).
General Recommendations
. Place all items in the racks so they are separated and
facing center This ensures the water spray can reach
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results.
• Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids) next
to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of
the racks.
• Items can be centered behind a single fine or loaded at
an angle to maximize space.
• Remove certain tbods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless
steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may
cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact
with the surface for an extended period of time.
• Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more energy 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 toad tc
clean satisfactorily.
• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wask
tower. This water spray is needed to properly clear
items in the upper rack.
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by no
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
• Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly afte
cycle is completed.
Your new Maytag '_dishwasher is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware, utensils and pots an
pans. It also has the capacity to accommodate 10 to 12 place settings, with some Maytag ®models able to accommodat
up to 13 place settings. The following illustrations and information will help you become more familiar with your disl"
washer racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement tor your items.
How to Load 10 Place Settings
Upper Rack
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on the
rack under
the Stack
Rack
Lower Rack
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Upper Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
The upper rack is designed with flexibility and versatility. Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small plates,
bowls, pans, tong-handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the lines.
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The Vari-Lock _' Snugger on the left (certain models)
secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by
grasping the curved wire and rotating it left to snug
items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top
of light items. Do not load items on top of the wire.
The curved wire on the Vari-Lock '_ Snugger (left) and
the Stack-Rack (right) is designed to hold stemware in
place. Taller stemware wilt fit better on the right side as
the upper rack is deeper on this side.
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Lower Rack
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The Stack-Rack (certain models) design on the right side
of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility
of a variety of items. Fold it down to hold long-handled
knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cups or
juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses,
bowls, plates, etc.
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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. (Knives
or sharp, pointed items should be placed in the basket
with the handles up. Be sure thin, finely pointed items
do not extend through the basket and block the lower
wash arm.)
Use the covered section of the basket for small, light-
weight items like baby spoons, plastic measuring
spoons, small plastic items, etc. Close the cover.
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