Maytag MDB6800AWW, MDB6800AWB, MDB6800AWA Owner’s Manual
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Welcome ................................................... 1
Safety Instructions ................................ 2
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Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,
Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7, • - •
Cycles at a Glance ................................. 8
Operating Tips ........................................ 9
Water Conditions .................................. I0
Special Care Items .............................. 11
Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12
Before You Call ................................ 13-14
Warranty .................................. Back Cover
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Models: MDB6800, MDB7000, MDB8000, MDB9000
Welcome ........ ..............................................................
Congratulations on your choice
of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish-
washer! As you use your new
appliance you will appreciate
that it has been carefully engi-
neered with performance, flexi-
bility and features in mind.
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 lor choosing
Maytag !
go wrong, we suggest consulting the
Save time and money. If something should
"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 fllture, it is
helpful to:
Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep
this information for your records (should
you ever need warranty service).
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.
Model Number
Serial Number
2) Have proof of original date of purchase.
For
additional questions, please contact us:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR sv 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 deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
,_WARNING: 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 on page 2 before you use this dish-
washer.
Note: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our
dishwashers, it may be necessary to make changes to the
appliance without revising this guide.
Important Safety Instructions ....................................
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 elec-
lricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard.
W_I?qG, When using _o_r dishwasher,
follow b_iC _eah!i_nsi i_lu_g the following:
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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 he enclosed and the front panels must
be attached before 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.
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,
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.
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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-
rnent when removing an old dishwasher from ser-
vice or discarding it.
I5. 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.
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, in the covered section of the
basket, or along the sides and back of the racks.
• Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at
an angle to maximize space.
• Scrape off large amounts of tomato-based food soils
(see page 12).
• Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) t¥om stainless
steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may
cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in con-
tact with the surface for an extended period of time.
• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash
tower. This water spray is needed to properly clean
items in the upper rack.
- Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
atlowing items to extend beyond the racks.
• Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after
cycle is completed.
Your new Maytag _ dishwasher is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses, stemware, utensils and pots
and pans. The following illustrations and information will help you become more familiar with your dishwasher
racking system. After a few dishloads, you will be able to determine the best arrangement for your items.
Recommended Loading Pattern for 10 Place Settings
Upper Rack
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Lower Rack
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Upper Rack
The upper rack is designed with flexibility and versatility. Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small plates,
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 (certain models) on the left
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 fight to rest on top
of light items. Do not load items on top of the wire.
The curved wire on the Vari-Lock TM Snugger (certain
models) and the Stack-Rack 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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The Stack-Rack 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, spat-
ulas 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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Removing the Upper Rack
The upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items need to be loaded into the lower rack. Note: Be sure not to
load items so they rest over the center wash tower.
To remove:
• Roll the upper rack 1/3 to 112 of the way out.
• Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each
track. To remove each plastic rack stop, push in-
ward (towards 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.
• Roll the rack all the way out of the track and
remove from the dishwasher.
• Reverse the above procedure to replace the upper
rack into the dishwasher.
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