MAYTAG MDB7709AWW, MDB7709AW, MDB7709AWS, MDB8959AW, MDB7609AWS User Manual

DISHWASHER

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.maytag.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, visit our website at www.maytag.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario de la lavavajillas” en español, o para información adicional de su producto visite : www.maytag.com

Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada cerca de la puerta al lado derecho o izquierdo del interior de la lavavajillas.

Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY .............................................................	1
QUICK STEPS ............................................................................	3
DISHWASHER USE....................................................................	3
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS ....................................	5
DISHWASHER FEATURES........................................................	7
DISHWASHER CARE .................................................................	8
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................	9
WARRANTY ..............................................................................	11
Dishwasher Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

■Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

■Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

■Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.

■When loading items to be washed:

1)Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; and

2)Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cuttype injuries.

■Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

■Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

■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.

■Do not tamper with controls.

■Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racks of the dishwasher.

■To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.

■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, before using the dishwasher 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 time.

■Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

■For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The dishwasher is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

■For a permanently connected dishwasher:

The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.

Do not push down on open door.

Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

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A. Cover latch

B. Main Wash section C. Pre-Wash section

MAIN WASH

	Quick Steps
Prepare and load	3	Select a cycle and option.
1 dishwasher.

Add detergent	4	Start dishwasher.
2 for cleaning and

rinse aid for drying.

Dishwasher Use

STEP 1

Prepare and Load the Dishwasher

IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other hard items from the dishes. Remove labels from containers before washing.

Rack loading

Upper rack

Lower rack

■Make sure nothing keeps spray arm(s) from spinning freely. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces.

■Make sure that when the dishwasher door is closed no items are blocking the detergent dispenser.

■Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down and inward to the spray as shown. This will improve cleaning and drying results.

■Avoid overlapping items like bowls or plates that may trap food.

■Place plastics, small plates and glasses in the upper rack. Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”

■To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation: Load dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.

■When loading silverware, always place sharp

items pointing down.

STEP 2

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent.

■Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle.

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	Hard Water	Hard Water
	Soft Water
		Soft Water

BC

PRE-

WASH

■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better

cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place.

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■The amount of detergent to use depends on:

How much soil remains on the items - Heavily soiled loads require more detergent.

The hardness of the water - If you use too little in hard water, dishes won't be clean. If you use too much in soft water, glassware will etch.

Soft to Medium Water (0-6 grains per U.S. gallon) [typical water softener water and some city water]

Medium to Hard Water (7-12 grains per U.S. gallon) [well water and some city water]

■Depending on your water hardness, fill the Main Wash section of the dispenser as shown. Fill the Pre-Wash section to the level shown, if needed.

	NOTE: Fill amounts shown	Hard Water
	are for standard powdered
		Soft Water	Hard Water
	detergent. Follow		Soft Water
	instructions on the package	Main Wash	Pre-Wash
	when using other dishwasher
	detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good

drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and Full dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat

dry option will not perform as well without rinse aid.

■Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can

dry as spots or streaks. It also improves drying by	Add
allowing water to drain off of the dishes after the final
rinse.

■Rinse aid helps to reduce excess moisture on the dish racks and interior of your dishwasher.

■Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to “Refill” level.

■To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser

cap counterclockwise and lift off.	USE RINSE AID FOR	Full
	BETTER DRYING
Pour rinse aid into the opening until	Lock
the indicator window looks full.
Replace the dispenser cap and turn		Add
	Open

clockwise. Make sure cap is fully

locked.

¹⁄ turn to lock

NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard water or notice rings or spots, try a higher setting. Turn the arrow adjuster inside the dispenser by either using your fingers or inserting a flat-blade screwdriver into the center of the arrow and turning.

max

	-
-
-

fill

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5		4
		3
			2
			1
		-	-
-	-

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STEP 3

Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.

Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄ hours to complete.

Select Options (options vary by model)

See “Cycle and Option Descriptions” charts in the following section.

You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.

STEP 4

Start or Resume a Cycle

■Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.

■Push door firmly closed. The door latches

automatically. Select the wash cycle and options desired OR press START/RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle.

■You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. Lights will stop flashing when the door is properly shut. Press the START/RESUME button and after a slight delay, the cycle will resume at the point of interruption.

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Cycle and Option Descriptions

This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all the cycles and options described.

CYCLE

SELECTIONS

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES	DESCRIPTIONS		WASH TIME (HH:MM)
		Cycle	Cycle +	*Maximum
		Minimum	Options
			Minimum

Use for any loads with heavy, normal or light amounts of food soil.

Designed to select the number of water fills

0:55

1:21

3:39

best suited for the soil level of each load. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, casseroles, and regular tableware.

This cycle forces maximum time, water and

1:09

1:35

3:50

heat. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil.

The energy-usage label is based on this

1:04

1:30

3:46

cycle. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Use for lightly soiled items or china and crystal.

During the wash, the wash action will	0:47	1:13	2:56
repeatedly pause for several seconds.

Use to quickly wash This cycle does not dry. 0:30 0:30 0:30 prerinsed glasses or dish

loads.

Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away.

This cycle does not dry.

0:10

0:10

0:10

Do not use detergent. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds.

You can customize your cycle by selecting an option.

See option selections. If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the option, or select a different option. You can change an option anytime before the selected option begins.

*Maximum wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected.

OPTION SELECTIONS

	OPTIONS			DISH LOAD TYPES	DESCRIPTIONS	USE WITH:
	Heat dry			Heat dry: For best drying	Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that may be	Heavy Wash, Normal
				results, dry dishes with	sensitive to high temperatures.	Wash, Light, Insta
				heat.	This option with the use of rinse aid will provide the best	Wash, or Auto Clean
						Plus
				Extra dry: Use for loads	drying performance.
				needing extra drying.

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OPTION SELECTIONS

OPTIONS			DISH LOAD TYPES	DESCRIPTIONS	USE WITH:
			To sanitize your dishes and	Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to	Heavy Wash, Normal
			glassware in accordance	approximately 154°F (68°C). This high temperature rinse	Wash, Light, Insta
			with NSF/ANSI Standard	sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with	Wash, or Auto Clean
			184 for Residential	NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.	Plus
			Dishwashers.	Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for
				licensed food establishments.
				The Sanitize option adds heat and time to the cycle.
			Use for loads with normal	Provides deep clean and shine by adding steam to the cycle.	Heavy, Normal, & Auto
			amounts of food soils;	Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to	Clean Plus cycles
			specialized option for
				approximately 154°F (68°C).
			stemware and glass
			cleaning.
			Loads containing tough,	Increases the target water temperature during the wash	Heavy, Normal, & Auto
			baked-on food.	portions of the cycle.	Clean Plus cycles
				Adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle.
			To run your dishwasher at	Delays the start of a cycle up to 6 hours.	All cycles
			a later time or during off-	Select a wash cycle and options. Press Delay. Press START/
			peak hours.
				RESUME. Close the door firmly.
Control Lock			To avoid unintended use of	To turn on Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least	Anytime
			your dishwasher, or cycle	3 seconds.
			and option changes during	To turn off Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least
			a cycle.
				3 seconds.
				When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. If you press
				any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes
				5 times. The dishwasher door can be opened while the
				controls are locked.

IMPORTANT: The sensor in your dishwasher monitors the soil level. Cycle time and/or water usage can vary as the sensor adjusts the cycle for the best wash performance. If the incoming water is less than the recommended temperature or food soils are heavy, the cycle will automatically compensate by adding time, heat and water as needed.

CONTROLS AND

CYCLE STATUS

CONTROL PURPOSE

COMMENTS

To start or resume a wash cycle

If the door is opened during a cycle or the power is interrupted, all lights will flash to indicate a suspended cycle. The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and the START/RESUME button is pushed.

To cancel wash	Close the door firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher
cycle	drain completely.

To follow the progress and status of your dishwasher cycle

The “Clean” indicator glows when a cycle is finished.

If you select the Sanitize option, when the Sanitize cycle is finished, the Sanitized indicator glows. If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light will not come on. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required temperature. The clean and sanitize lights go off when the door has been opened for more than 30 seconds or the CANCEL key is pressed.

The “Washing” indicator glows at the start of the first fill of any cycle (expect Rinse Only) and remains on until the end of the main wash cycle.

The “Drying” indicator glows during the drying portion of each cycle (expect Insta Wash and Rinse Only).

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Dishwasher Features

Your Maytag dishwasher may have some or all of these features.

Split & Fit™ Utensil Basket

The silverware basket can be separated and placed in various locations in the lower rack. Load flatware and utensils into both sections or just one, depending on your load.

To split the basket:

Hold the basket firmly along the sides.

Unlock the baskets.

Silverware basket lids:

Use silverware basket lids to provide optimal spacing and best cleaning performance.

Cup Clips

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

Folding Tines

The Folding Tines located in the front right corner (upper rack) provide convenient loading space for large, bulky items such as pots, pans and mixing bowls.

To lower the tines:

Gently push the tines out of each holder toward the center rack and lay the tines down.

Stack-Rack

Fold down the extra shelf on the right-hand side of the upper rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

Cup Shelf

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware, or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

Adjustable Upper Racks

The Adjustable Upper Rack and can be raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates, platters, pots or pans, in the upper or lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position.

NOTE: Always unload racks before adjusting.

To raise the rack, press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it is in the Up position and level.

To lower the rack, press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower position.

SilverWare Blast

The SilverWare Blast is designed to focus cleaning power on your silverware.

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Removable Upper Rack

The removable rack allows you to wash larger items such as stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lower level rack.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the upper rack from the dishwasher.

To remove the rack (push tab rack stop):

1.Roll the rack ¹⁄ to ¹⁄ of the way out.

2.Remove each plastic push tab rack stop from the end of each track by pushing

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. Be sure 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 the rack:

Reverse the above steps 1-3 to replace the rack into the dishwasher.

Dishwasher Care

Cleaning the Dishwasher

Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and mild detergent. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a stainless steel cleaner is recommended - Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31464.

Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.

A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.

Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.

If you have a drain air gap, check and clean it if the dishwasher isn't draining well.

Storing the Dishwasher

If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months, turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing temperatures or is left in a seasonal dwelling such as a second home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.

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