Maytag MDB6800AWB, MDB6800AWW, MDB7000AWA, MDB7000AWB, MDB7000AWW Owner's Manual

DISHWA:;HER DW-

O

Welcome ................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ................................ 2

Loading ........................................ ......... 3-5

Dishwashing Essentials (Hot water,

Detergent, Rinse Aid) ..................... 6-7• • • •

Cycles at a Glance ................................. 8 :

Operating l_ps ........................................ 9 •

Water Conditions .................................. 10 •

Special Care Items .............................. 11

Maintaining the Dishwasher ............ 12

Before You Call ................................ 13-14

Warranty .................................. Back Cover

Models: MDB6800, MDB7000, MDB8000, MDB9000

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

Congratulations on your choice Please attach your sales receipt here. Keep
of a Maytag Jetclean ® dish- this information for your records (should
washer! As you use your new you ever need warranty service).

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 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.
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 TM Center

SerialNumber P.O. 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

2) Have proof of original date of purchase, 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 continuingeffortto improvethequalityof our
dishwashers,it may be necessary to make changes to the
appliancewithoutrevisingthis guide.

Important

Products with a @ label have been listed with 8. Be careful not to touch the heating element on the
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. - those with a CSA tag bottom of the tub during or at the completion of a
have been listed with Canadian Standards Association. cycle. It may be hot.

Nevertheless, as with any other equipment using elec-
tricity and moving parts, there is a potential hazard, for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap,

Safety Instructions

eooooeoooeooooeeeoeoooooeeeooooooeee

9. Use only detergents and rinse additives designed

: ,_ IrC_ING + When using yOUr dishwasher, your dishwasher. Keep these products out of reach

fotl_ b_ic _eau!iOnsi incluiling the fo|lowing

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

2. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

3. Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before 11. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
attempting to service, used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is

4. To avoid electrical shock hazard, the sides and explosive. If the hot water system has not been
back must be enclosed and the front panels must used for such a period, turn on all hot water
be attached before electrical power is applied to faucets and let the water flow from each for sev-

the dishwasher. Refer to the installation instruc- eral minutes. This will release any accumulated

tions for proper grounding procedures, hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not

5. Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized smoke or use an open flame during this process.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload. 12. Do not wash plastic items unless marked "dish-

6. Children should never be permitted to operate, or

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

7. Toreduce 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 compart-

items so they are not likely to damage the door ment when removing an old dishwasher from set-
seal. vice or discarding it.

: ; :.... ' [ laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in

: of children.

I

of the dishwasher.

produced in a hot water system that has not been

washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items

mendations.

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

has completed.

Save These Instructions

2

Loading ...................................................................

Before You Start

• Don't Prerinse. Simply scrape off any bones or • Scrape offlarge amounts of tomato-based food soils
large food particles. The disposer in your dishwasher (see page 12).

will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and pop- • Remove certain foods (such as mustard, mayonnaise,
corn. These items will be chopped into small pieces lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless

during the drain and removed with the drain water, steel flatware as soon as possible. These foods may
You may hear a chopping noise during the drain. This

is normal, tact with the surface for an extended period of time.

• 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 • Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash

..... facing center. This ensures the water spray can reach tower. This water spray is needed to properly clean

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 by not

to the silverware basket, in the covered section of the allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
basket, or along the sides and back of the racks. • Caution: Dishes will be hot if unloaded shortly after

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

cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in con-

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 Lower Rack

II(,'f"

_-_;.f 3 saucers

_ on the rack

_ \ under the

are loaded

Shelf

3

eeeeeeeeewweeeeeoeeeeeoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeI_eeoeeeeeeeeoeeeeeeeeeeeee_eeoeueee_eeee _

Upper Rack

The upper rack is designed with flexibility and versatility. Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight plastics, small plates, _i
bowls, pans, long-handled utensils etc. can be loaded in this rack. Do not load glasses over the tines.

Correct Incorrect

in

The Vari-LockTM Snugger (certain models) on the left

secures lightweight items in place. It can be adjusted by The Stack-Rack design on the right side of the upper

grasping the curved wire and rotating it left to snug rack folds up or down for loading flexibility of a variety
items against the outer rack or to the right to rest on top of items. Fold it down to hold long-handled knives, spat-

of light items. Do not load items on top of the wire. ulas and spoons or short items like cups or juice glasses.

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

The curved wire on the Vari-LockTM 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.

eeeee eeeeeeeooeeeel_oeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeee eeeee_eee _e

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 1/2 of the way out.

• Remove the plastic rack stop from the end of each

track. To remove each plastic rack stop, push in- Rack
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. 4