Maytag MDB-6 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Dishwasher Use . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cycles, Options

and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

MDB-6

Use & Care Guide

What Can and

Cannot be Washed . . . . . . . . .10

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 12-14

Warranty and Service . . . . . . 15

Guide de Utilisation

et d’entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Guiá de Uso y Cuidado . . . . . 32

DANG ER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death.

DANGER

WARNI NG – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

CAUTION

Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for future

reference. Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.

Model Number ____________________________________

Serial Number_____________________________________

Date of Purchase __________________________________

If you have questions, call:

1-800-688-9900 (USA) and 1-800-688-2002 (CANADA) 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

For service information, see page 15.

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating the dishwasher.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Products with a label have been listed with Underwriter’s 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.

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.

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.

8. Do not touch the heating element on the bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a cycle. It will be hot.

9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed for a residential 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 several 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 “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

13. Do not tamper with controls.

14. To prevent accidental child entrapment and suffocation risks, always remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

15. Use caution when unloading the dishwasher. Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a cycle has completed.

16. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

Save These Instructions

for Future Reference

Check with the installer to make sure the appliance has been properly grounded to avoid possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the important personal safety instructions before you use this dishwasher.

WARNING

Important Safety Instructions

When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING

Safety

Before You Start

• Don’t prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or large food particles.

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dishwasher.

• Scrape off tomato-based food soils (see page 11).

•

Remove certain foods 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.

Operating the Dishwasher

1. After loading the dishwasher and adding detergent,

select the desired cycle and options by pressing the pads. The indicator lights for the selected cycle and options will illuminate. To cancel an option press the pad again.

2. To start a cycle, close the door until it latches then

press the START/Cancel pad once. After a pause, the fill will begin. The display countdown (select models) will flash until

START/Cancel is pressed.

Note

• If START/Cancel is not pressed within 30

seconds of choosing your cycle, the dishwasher will turn off.

The dishwasher remembers your last cycle so you do not have to reset the cycle each time. To start the dishwasher using the same cycle and options selected on the previous wash, just press the

START/Cancel pad.

3. To c ancel a running cycle, press the

START/Cancel pad once. The dishwasher will

drain, then shut off. To turn the dishwasher off without draining, press the START/Cancel pad twice. To prevent unplanned cycle or option changes, these selections are “locked in” after 1 minute.

Note

• If a cycle pad is pressed after the controls have been “locked in”, the light above the current cycle will flash three times.

Adding a Forgotten Item

For best cleaning, the forgotten item should be added early in the cycle.

1. Grasp door handle and unlatch door without

opening completely. All lights will flash to indicate that the cycle is suspended.

2. Wait for the water circulation to stop.

3. Open the door and add the item.

4. Close and latch the door. Lights will stop flashing

when the door is properly shut. After a slight delay, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption.

Notes

• If the door is opened during a running cycle, there may be up to a 30 second delay before the dishwasher restarts after closing the door.

• Extended interruption of the wash cycle is not recommended.

General Recommendations

(Rack features vary by model)

• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at an angle to maximize space.

• Avoid blocking or preventing the spray arms from spinning freely. Do not allow items to extend beyond the racks.

• Face soiled surfaces in the upper and middle racks toward the center of the dishwasher.

• Face soiled surfaces in the lower Flexload

™

rack

down.

For best dishwashing results follow guidelines on following pages to determine the best arrangement for your items.

cont.

Operating Tips

10 Place Setting Load

Upper Rack

Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, plates, bowls, pans, longhandled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack.

Do not load glasses over the tines.

The Stack-Rack (select models) on the right side of the upper rack folds up or down for loading flexibility. Fold it down to hold longhandled knives, spatulas and spoons or short

items like cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glasses, bowls, plates, etc.

The edge of the

Stack-

Rack

(select models) is designed to hold stemware in place. Taller stemware will fit better on the right side as the upper rack is deeper on this side.

The

Folding Tines (select

models) located in the front right corner provide convenient loading space for large, bulky items like pots and pans or mixing bowls.

To lower tines, carefully push the tines out of each holder toward the center of the rack and lay the tines down.

The

Cup Clips (select

models) located in the center of the upper rack can be used to hold lightweight plastic items, cooking utensils, knives, etc. in place. Clip the item between the tine and the clip.

The

Vari-Lock™Snugger

(select models) on the left secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by grasping the wavy 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.

For best results with tall glasses, rest the bottom of the glass against the wavy wire of the

Vari-Lock

™

Snugger (select models).

1 saucer is loaded behind dinner plates.

Upper Rack

Lower Flexload

™

Rack

Middle Rack

A variety of items such as cups, glasses, dinner plates, mixing bowls, pots and pans and baking dishes can be loaded in this rack.

Positioning the

Fold-

Away™Tines (select

models) flat in front or back of the silverware basket provides convenient loading space for large, bulky items like casserole dishes, water pitchers, pots and pans or mixing bowls.

Lower Flexload™Rack

A variety of large items such as casserole dishes, baking pans, mixing bowls, and pots and pans can be loaded in the lower rack. When deeper dishes or pots and pans are located in this rack, the middle rack can be raised (see page 5). To accommodate exceptionally large, occasionally used items such as a canner on the lower Flexload

™

rack, the middle rack can be removed (see page 5). For good wash action, place items so soiled surfaces face down in the rack.

Utensil Baskets

Split & Fit™Utensil Basket

For best cleaning results, prevent items from nesting together by placing a utensil in each slot. Load knives, handles up and spoons and forks handles down through the slots.

Be sure that thin, finely pointed items do not extend through the basket bottom. This could block the wash arm.

When covers are not in use, place flatware in basket some handles up and some down to avoid nesting. Small, lightweight items like baby spoons and plastic measuring spoons should be placed in a section of the basket with cover closed.

The split silverware basket can be separated in the event both sections are not needed to hold silverware.

To split the basket, hold the basket firmly along the sides. Unlock baskets as shown here.

Auxiliary Basket (select

models)

Use this supplemental basket in the upper or middle rack for loading miscellaneous items and utensils. This is also a safe place to load sharp knives and pointed items.

Utility Basket for Lower Rack (select models)

This basket is designed to load miscellaneous items like silverware, cooking utensils, knives and other larger utensils.

Adjustable Racks

(select models) The Adjustable Upper Rack (select models) and

Adjustable Middle Rack can be raised or lowered to

accommodate taller plates, platters, pans, etc. in the upper, middle or lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position. Rack is easier to adjust before it is fully loaded.

To lower the rack:

Pull the rack fully out.

2. Place thumbs

on each lever on the adjuster while holding rack with hands.

3. Press down on

the levers with thumbs and push rack down. The rack will come to a stop when it is in position.

To raise the rack:

Pull the rack fully out.

2. Place hands on both sides and lift up until rack

comes to a stop and latches in place.

Notes

• The dishwasher will not operate correctly if the rack wash arm connection is not aligned with one of the water inlet holes on back wall of the dishwasher.

•The left and right side adjusters on the racks must both be fully in the upward or downward position for proper connection.

Removing the Upper and Middle Racks

The racks can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the middle or lower rack. Unload the rack before removing it from the dishwasher.

To remove rack with push tab rack stops (select models):

Roll the rack

⁄3 to 1⁄2 of the way out.

2. To remove each plastic push tab rack stop from the

end of each rack, push inward (toward the rack) on the ridged area of the rack stop. The rack stop will snap open and can be easily removed by pulling straight out. Take care to support the track while removing rack stops.

3. Roll the rack all

the way out of the track and remove from the dishwasher.

To replace:

• Reverse the above procedure to replace the rack into the dishwasher.

To remove rack with pull tab rack stops (select models):

Roll the rack

⁄3 to 1⁄2 of the way out.

2. To remove each plastic pull tab rack stop from the

end of each rack, locate two-prong tab on inside of the rail and pull tab out toward rack. The rack stop can then be easily removed by pulling it straight out. Take care to support the track while removing the rack stops.

3. Roll the rack all

the way out of the track and remove from the dishwasher.

To replace:

• Reverse the above procedure to replace the rack into the dishwasher.

Adjusters

Push Tab

Rack Stop

Pull Tab

Rack Stop

Hot Water

For optimal cleaning and drying results, hot water is necessary. The incoming water temperature should be 120° F (49° C) to properly activate the detergent and melt greasy food soils.

To check the incoming water temperature, turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher and let it run into a glass in the sink. Place a candy thermometer in the glass and check the temperature once it has stopped rising.

Detergent

Use a detergent designed specifically for use in an automatic dishwasher. Be sure it is fresh. Store granular detergent in a cool, dry place (not under the sink).

Recommended Amount

Too little detergent results in poor cleaning, hard water filming/spotting and poor drying. Too much detergent can cause permanent etching/cloudiness.

The amount of detergent to use is determined by the hardness of the water and soil level of the load. Refer to the following chart for detergent usage recommendations.

In extremely hard water conditions (13 grains per gallon or more*), it is difficult to achieve good results with any dishwasher. A mechanical water softener may be necessary to improve water quality, detergent effectiveness, and protect the dishwasher parts from the damage that hard water can cause.

Add recommended amount of detergent to either side of the Main Wash compartment as shown and close the detergent lid.

Do not use detergent with the

Rinse Only cycle.

Leave the detergent lid open when running

Rinse

Only.

Rinse Aid

Regular use of a rinse aid improves drying, reduces spotting and filming, and reduces moisture left on the dishwasher interior.

An automatic rinse aid dispenser is located next to the detergent cup.

The window next to the dispenser cap indicates when the rinse aid reservoir needs to be refilled. When the level of rinse aid is below the indicator marks and the window is nearly clear, it is time to refill the dispenser.

Check the dispenser monthly.

To add rinse aid to the dispenser, turn the cap counterclockwise to open. Remove the cap and pour liquid rinse aid into the opening. The amount of rinse aid dispensed during the cycle is adjustable by moving the lever inside the reservoir area. For most water conditions use the manufacturer recommended setting of “2”. Adjust it up to the “MAX” setting for hard water. Set the lever anywhere between these amounts as needed to get the best results. Replace the cap and turn it clockwise to close.

WATER SOIL DETERGENT

HARDNESS* LEVEL AMOUNT

Light Soil 5 teaspoons

Soft (0-4 gpg) Normal Soil 6 teaspoons

Heavy Soil 8 teaspoons

Light Soil 7 teaspoons

Medium (5-9 gpg) Normal Soil 8 teaspoons

Heavy Soil 10 teaspoons

Light Soil 9 teaspoons

Hard (10-12 gpg) Normal Soil 10 teaspoons

Heavy Soil 12 teaspoons

*Your local water utility or state university extension service can tell you the degree of water hardness in your area.

Dishwasher Use

Cycles

TIME NUMBER OF

CYCLE DESCRIPTION (APPROX. WASHES/RINSES

MINUTES )

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Light Wash

Auto Clean

Rinse Only

Quick Wash

(select models)

Long cycle for heavy food soils. 131 2 washes/

3 rinses

Medium cycle for average food 97-118 1-2 washes*/ soils. Precision Clean

™

Turbidity 1-2 rinses*

sensor is active with this cycle.

Short cycle for light food soils. 82 2 washes/

1 rinse

Designed to select the number 97-131 1-2 washes*/ of water fills best suited for the 1-3 rinses* soil level of each load. Precision Clean

™

Turbidity sensor is active

with this cycle.

Rinses dishes being held until 9 1 rinse there is a full load.

Quick cycle for light food soils. 38 1 wash/ Does not include drying time. 1 rinse

Notes

•Depending on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature.

• Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase or decrease, based on each load’s soil level, water temperature and selected options.

• Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization: Auto Clean, Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash.

• Using the Extra Rinse option will increase water consumption by approximately 2 gallons.

* Depending on the number of fills required, water usage will vary.

Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the corresponding touchpad. (See page 2, Operating Tips, for how to begin the cycle).

Cycles, Options and Lights

Heated Dry

* Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization.

Options

OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES

Start/Cancel

Delay

Control Lock Option

(select models)

Starts and stops dishwasher. See page 2 under Operating Tips: All Cycles Starting the Dishwasher, for explanation.

Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time. See page 9 All Cycles for instructions.

Locks control touchpad to prevent unwanted use. See page 9 All Cycles for instructions.

Cycle Options

OPTION DESCRIPTION USE WITH CYCLES

ToughScrub™/

ToughScrub

™

Plus

(select models)

Sanitize

(select models)

Extra Rinse

(select models)

160° Wash

(select models)

Selected when washing loads with hard-to-remove food soils. Heavy Wash Depending on which cycle is being used, this option adds Normal Wash heat and/or wash time to the wash cycle. Light Wash

Auto Clean

Sanitizes dishware. When cycle monitor recognizes that the Heavy Wash* proper conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate Normal Wash* at the end of the cycle. Sanitization may not be achieved if Light Wash* there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if the Auto Clean* incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).

Adds an additional rinse to cycle. An extra rinse helps to All cycles improve results in hard water situations. (except Rinse Only)

Raises temperature in the final rinse to 160° F. This option can be used with any cycle except Quick Wash (select models) and Rinse Only.

For enhanced drying results select this option. When Heated Dry is not selected, towel drying of some items such as plastic and items with non-stick surfaces may be necessary and more All cycles moisture may be noticed adhering to the dishwasher interior. (except Rinse Only) In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent as the heat dries your dishes. Vapor will escape even if Heated Dry is

not selected.

In addition to choosing a cycle from page 7, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload.

Heavy Wash

Normal Wash

Auto Clean

CAUTION – In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner of the door as the heat dries your dishes. The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns.

CAUTION

Cycles, Options and Lights

Lights/Display

Delay

The Delay option can be used to automatically start the cycle at a later time to reduce daytime heat buildup in the home or to take advantage of reduced energy costs if available in your area. This option is also useful for conserving hot water at times of high household usage (showers, laundry).

To set up a Delay:

Select the appropriate cycle and options for the load. Close the door.

2. Press the Delay pad until the desired amount of

delay time is selected.

3. The Delay indicator and the count down display (select models) will flash until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.

4. As soon as the START/Cancel pad is pressed, the flashing will stop and the delay time will begin counting down. The

Delay indicator will remain lit

until the delay time has counted down.

5. The cycle will automatically start as soon as the delay time expires.

Note

• If 30 seconds elapse between setting the cycle and options and pressing the

START/Cancel

pad, the dishwasher will turn off.

To cancel a Delay:

When the delay is counting down, press the Delay pad again. The indicator light will go out and the cycle will start or resume immediately.

To cancel a Delay and the cycle:

• Press START/Cancel once to drain and turn off the

dishwasher.

• Press

START/Cancel twice to turn dishwasher off

without draining.

Control Lock Option (select models)

The control touchpads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. If this feature is activated between cycles, the dishwasher cannot be operated until the controls are unlocked. If desired, the controls can be locked after a cycle or delay has started.

Setting the Control Lock:

Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds.

2. An indicator light next to the lock graphic will

illuminate when the controls are locked.

To Cancel:

Press the Heated Dry pad for three seconds.

2. The indicator light will go off.

Notes

• If a cycle or option pad is pressed after the controls have been locked, the indicator light next to the lock graphic will flash five times. On selected models with a countdown display, the display will flash an “L” simultaneously with the lock indicator.

•This option does not lock the door, only the dishwasher controls.

Cycles, Options and Lights

Lights/Display (select models)

INDICATOR DESCRIPTION

TIME REMAINING Display

(select models)

CLEAN Light

DRYING Light

(select models)

WASH ING Light (select models)

HEATING DELAY Light

(select models)

SANITIZED Light

(select models)

Shows approximate minutes remaining in a cycle. The symbol “2H” will appear when cycle time is greater than 99 minutes. Cycle times shown in the numerical display (select models) will increase or decrease, based on each load’s soil level, water temperature and selected options.

Illuminates at the end of the cycle and remains lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously.

Illuminates during the entire dry period and goes out when the cycle is completed.

Illuminates during all rinse and wash portions of the cycle.

Illuminates when cycle is being extended to heat the water.

Illuminates at the end of the cycle when conditions have been met to achieve sanitization. The light will remain lit until the door has been open for 30 seconds continuously.

Notes

•When Sanitize is selected, cycles are monitored to assure sanitization. The SANITIZED light will not activate if sanitization requirements are not met. This could happen if the cycle is interrupted, power failure occurs or incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° F).

•The CLEAN and SANITIZED indicator lights (select models) will not relight after a power failure until after the next cycle is run.

Wooden Items

Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.

Ye s, except anodized.

Ye s, except antique or hand-painted.

Ye s, except antique or delicate crystal.

Not recommended.

Ye s

Ye s, top rack, except disposable plastic items.

Ye s

No, if has commercial “darkening”.

High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.

Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Antique, handpainted or over-the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with repeated washings.

May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.

A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.

Will discolor.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.

Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could damage finish.

Always check manufacturer’s recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could damage finish. Commercial “darkening” may be removed by detergent.

Wood may warp, crack or discolor.

Gold-Plated Flatware

Glass

Crystal

Cast Iron

Aluminum

China/Stoneware

Pewter, Tin

Stainless Steel

Plastics

Sterling Silver or

Silverplate

Filters

MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? SPECIAL INFORMATION

What Can and Cannot Be Washed

Cycles, Options and Lights

General Recommendations

•The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning. Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub to see if any large particles remain.

•Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred during loading.

•When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the grain.

Never use products containing chlorine bleach

or citric acid.

• The color from some tomato-based food soils may occasionally adhere to various components of the dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration.

To minimize this:

• Remove excess tomato-based food soils from

dishes before loading.

• Run the

Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads

containing tomato-based food soils.

• Be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that

contains chlorine to better fight staining.

LOCATION SOIL LEVEL TREATMENT

Standard Exterior

Stainless Steel Exterior

(select models)

Interior

Light to moderate Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do Not use

abrasive powders or cleaning pads.

Daily cleaning and light soil Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following:

• Mild detergent and water

• A solution of white vinegar and water

• Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*, or similar multi-surface cleaner.

•

Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach or citric acid.

Follow with rinse and dry.

Moderate to heavy soil Soft cloth or damp sponge and Bon Ami*. Follow with

rinse and dry.

Streaks or fingerprints/restore shine Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**.

Discoloration Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel

Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry.

Light to moderate Soft cloth or damp sponge.

Discoloration, or tomato-based stain Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorine-based product.

*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer. **Call 1-877-232-6771 to order.

Storage/Moving

Fill detergent cup with a fresh-scented dishwasher detergent or baking soda and select the

Normal

Wash

cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To drain, press the

START/Cancel pad

once to activate the dishwasher. Press

START/Cancel

again to activate the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply and prop open the door.

When turning the water supply to the home off, the water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also.

Care and Cleaning

CHECK THESE POINTS TO HELP SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.

PROBLEM

Dishwasher will not fill

Dishwasher will not drain/ Water in tub bottom

Dishwasher adds water at end of cycle

Detergent cup is not empty

Dishwasher seems noisy

Cycle takes too long (Heating Delay light [select models] stays on)

Dishwasher has an odor

Dishwasher leaks

SOLUTION

•Press the START/Cancel pad to start the dishwasher.

• Be sure door is latched securely.

• Be sure the water is turned on.

• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.

• Check your home‘s circuit breaker or fuse box.

• Check inlet hose for a kink.

• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.

• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the disposer inlet.

• Check for food obstruction in the drain or disposer.

• Check drain hose for a kink.

• Check your home‘s circuit breaker or fuse box.

• Check that the cycle is completed.

•This is normal. The sensor (select models) in the pump must stay submerged so a short fill of water is added after the cycle’s last drain.

• Check that the cycle is completed.

• Be sure dispenser is not blocked.

• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.

•A water valve hiss during fill is normal.

•Water circulation sounds are normal.

•A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the racks. Readjust load to avoid obstructing wash arm.

• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard as the internal food disposer chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.

• Humming during the drain is normal.

•A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door is opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.

•Proper installation affects the noise level.

•ToughScrub

™

, ToughScrub™Plus or Sanitize (select models) has been selected and the

cycle is extended to heat water.

• Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120° F (49° C).

• Run dishes being held in the dishwasher through a Rinse Only cycle.

• Many dishwashers have a “new” smell when first installed. This will dissipate with use.

• Dishwasher may not be draining properly. (See “Dishwasher Will Not Drain” section.)

•For a strong odor, place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup. Select Light Wash cycle and allow the water to circulate for about 10 minutes. Interrupt the cycle by unlatching the door and let it stand overnight. Restart the dishwasher by latching the door and allow it to complete the cycle. Another alternative is to use a dishwasher cleaning product such as Jet-Dry Dishwasher Cleaner*.

• Check that the dishwasher is level. (Refer to the Installation Instructions.)

• Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent carefully and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues.

•Follow directions closely on how to add a forgotten item (pg. 2).

•To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached.

*Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturer.

Troubleshooting

Cont.

PROBLEM

Display time suddenly drops or increases by several minutes (select models)

Indicator lights flashing

Glasses are cloudy/spotted

Food soil remains on dishes

Items washed in the dishwasher or the dishwasher tub itself are stained/ discolored

SOLUTION

•This is normal when the Auto Clean (select models) or Normal Wash cycle is selected and the dishwasher decides to skip or add a drain and refill.

•The countdown display (select models) flashes after a cycle is selected until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.

•The countdown display (select models) and the delay indicator flash after a delay is selected until the START/Cancel pad is pressed.

• All active display indicators flash if the door is opened during a running cycle or delay.

•The currently selected cycle flashes if an attempt is made to change the cycle after cycle “lock-in”.

•The lock indicator flashes and the countdown display (selected models) flashes an “L” if a pad is pressed while the control lock is enabled.

• Select Extra Rinse (select models).

• Check water temperature. Incoming water should be 120° F (49° C).

• Always use a rinse aid.

• Confirm that the cloudiness is removable by soaking the item in white vinegar for approximately 5 minutes. If removed, the problem is due to hard water. Adjust detergent amount being used to match water hardness (pg. 6). Be sure detergent is fresh, stored properly and is a high quality brand.

• If cloudiness is not removable, it is

etching. This is an erosion of the surface of the

glassware and can be caused by water that is too hot, from using too much detergent or by prewashing. Detergent needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To prevent further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop prewashing, and use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).

• Check water temperature (pg 6).

• Run hot water at the sink before starting the dishwasher.

• Select ToughScrub

™

or ToughScrub™Plus option (select models).

• Check water hardness and adjust detergent amount accordingly (pg. 6).

• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool dry place.

• Select proper cycle for the soil level (pg. 7).

• Make sure the upper and middle rack wash arm connector is correctly aligned in one of the water inlet holes (pg. 5).

•Load items so they do not block the wash arms (pg. 2-5).

•Load the utensil basket with knife handles up and spoon and fork handles down through the slots in the covers.

• Do not place glasses over tines.

•Prior to loading, scrape off burnt on foods and wipe the starchy film from utensils used with pasta, rice and oatmeal. These soils require more energy than the rest of the load to clean.

• Aluminum utensils or pans can leave marks when they rub against other items. Leave a slight space between items.

• Iron deposits in the water can leave a yellow, brown or orange film on dishes or the dishwasher tub. A rust filter may be needed, check with a water treatment company.

• Separate silver or silver-plated silverware from stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing.

• Certain dishwasher detergents may stain silver. Try another brand of detergent.

•Color from tomato sauces may adhere to the interior parts of the dishwasher (pg. 11). If light staining has occurred, leave the door open to oxidize the stain away. Change dishwasher detergent and be sure to use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine to better fight staining.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Items not properly dried/ moisture is present on the dishwasher interior after the dry cycle

Dishware is chipped

Sanitized light does not illuminate at the end of the cycle (select models)

Dishwasher door will not close

SOLUTION

• Be sure Heated Dry is selected.

•Water droplets may form on the inner door as part of the drying process.

• Use a rinse aid separate from the detergent like Jet Dry* or Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly, to improve drying. Turn the rinse aid selector toward the MAX setting.

• Check water temperature (pg. 6).

• Select Sanitize (select models.

• Increase detergent amount to match water hardness (pg. 6).

•Load properly. (pg. 2-5)

• Plastic and items with non-stick surfaces are difficult to dry because they have a porous surface which tends to collect water droplets. Towel drying may be necessary.

•Glasses and cups with concave bottoms hold water and require towel drying. Locate these items on the more slanted side of the rack for improved results.

•Load dishes according to instructions so they do not strike each other (pg. 2-5).

•Washing fine antique china/crystal in the dishwasher is not recommended.

• Do not load glasses over the tines.

• Do not overload.

• Sanitize was not selected.

• Sanitization can only be achieved with the Auto Clean (select models), Heavy Wash, Normal Wash or Light Wash cycles.

• Sanitization may not be achieved if there is an interruption of the cycle, power failure or if incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).

• Be sure adjustable racks (select models) are properly adjusted to upper or lower position (pg. 5).

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