Maytag MDB6000AWA, MDB6000 User Manual

Welcome ...................................................

Safety Instructions ................... ,............

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Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,

Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6

Cycles at a Glance .................................

Operating Tips .......................................

Water Conditions .................................

Special Care Items ..............................

Maintaining the Dishwasher ............

Before You Call ................. ,.............. 13-

Warranty .................................. Back Co_,

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Models: MDB6000

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Congratulations on your choice Please attach your sales receipt her_

of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish- this information for your records

. _ _ appliance you will appreciate

, the many features that have

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!

go wrong, we suggest consulting the
"Before You Call" section in the back of this

Save time and money. If something should
book. It is designed to help you solve basic

problems before consulting a servicer.

washer! As you use your new you ever need warranty service).

made it the Consumer Rated No.

1 Dishwasher.

Your satisfaction is very impor-
tant to us, so please read this

However, should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:

1) 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.

ModelNumber For additional questions, please contact us:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR sMCenter

SerialNumber P.O.Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA

1-800-688-2002 CANADA

2) Have proof of original date of purchase. 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, t

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impaired or speech impaired)

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

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_ WARNING: Check with the installer to

the appliance has been properly grounded to
sible electrical shock. Be sure you read the

Personal Safety Instructions on page 2 befm

Note: In our continuing effort to improve the
our dishwashers,it may benecessary to make

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Important Safety Instructions ..................................

Products with a (_)label have been listed with Under- 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on t

writer's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag have bottom of the tub during or at the completion o

been listed with Canadian Standards Association. Nev- cycle. It may be hot.
ertheless, as with any other equipment using electricity 9. Use only detergents and rinse additives desigl

and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, for an automatic dishwasher. Never use so

I_IL WARNING _ When using your dishwasher, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergentfollow basic precautions, including the followingi ofY°Urchildren.dishwasherKeep these products out of re_

1. Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. 10. Do not sit, stand on or abuse the door or dish ra(

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function, of the dishwasher.

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
attempting to service, produced in a hot water system that has not b(

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and explosive. If the hot water system has not b
back must be enclosed and the front panels must used for such a period, turn on all hot w;

be attached before electrical power is applied to faucets and let the water flow from each for s
the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc- eral minutes. This will release any accumul_

tions for proper grounding procedures, hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized smoke or use an open flame during this proce_,

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "di

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or

play in, with, or around this dishwasher, not so marked, check the manufacturer's rec(

7. To reduce the risk of injury when loading items to
be washed, sharp or pointed items should be 13. Do not tamper with controls.

located with the handles up. Also, load sharp 14. Always remove the door to the washing coral:
items so they are not likely to damage the door ment when removing an old dishwasher from

seal. vice or discarding it.

used tbr two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas

washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic it(

mendations.

15. Use caution when unloading the dishwas
Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after a c'.

has completed.

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Before You Start

• Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or • Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayo
large food particles. The disposer in your dishwasher lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from st

will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and pop- steel flatware as soon as possible. These foo,
corn. These items will be chopped into small pieces cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain

during the drain and removed with the drain water, tact with the surface for an extended period of
You may hear a chopping noise during the drain. This • Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods

is normal, require more energy than the rest of the load t

• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain satisfactorily.

the disposer is empty before starting the dish- • Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils
washer. This allows proper draining, cook foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatme

• Scrape off large amount of tomato-based food soils as they require more energy than the rest of the
(see page 12). clean satisfactorily.

General Recommendations

........ Place all items in the racks so they are separated and • Load items so they do not rest over the top of tl_

facing center. This ensures the water spray can reach tower. This water spray is needed to properl_
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results, items in the upper rack.

•Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids) next • Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms
to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
the racks. • Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded short

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

..... Your new Maytag ®dishwasher is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware, utensils a

_.o._ and pans. It also has the capacity to accommodate 10to 12 place settings, with some Maytag®models able to

.... modate up to 13 place settings. The following illustrations and information will help you become more famili

your dishwasher racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement f

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How to Load 10 Place Settings

Lower Rack

Upper Rack

1 cup

and
3 saucers,--

on the

rack under

the Stack

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 pla
bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines.

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The Vari-Lock '_ Snugger on the left (certain models) The Stack-Rack (certain models) design on the right

secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by of the upper rack folds up or clown for loading flexib
grasping the curved wire and rotating it left to snug of a variety of items. Fold it down to hold long-han,

items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like cup

of light items. Do not load items on top of the wire. juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like glas

bowls, plates, etc.

The curved wire on the Vari-LockTM Snugger (left) and
the Stack-Rack (right) 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.

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Lower Rack

Removable Utensil Basket

(Design varies depending on model)

The basket can be removed for easy loading and
unloading. 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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