Maytag MDB7749AWB1, MDB7709AWW2, MDB7709AWB2, MDB7609AWW3, MDB7809AWW2 Owner’s Manual

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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

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages inthis 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:

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. [] Do not tamper with controls.
[] 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 cut-
type 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 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 equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Do not use dishwasher until completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result in serious injury or cuts.

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.

Tip Over Hazard

Prepare and load _

dishwasher. _Y

for cleaning and

rinse aid for J

--Oeter.ent

drying.

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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

• When loading silverware, always place sharp

Select a cycle and option.

cycles

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options

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@ locked 2 /_

hold to lock

Start dishwasher.

®start

resume

• 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.

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Upper 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.

Lower rack

items pointing down. ___7,_

STEP2

Add Detergent

NOTE: If you do not plan A
to run a wash cycle soon,

run a rinse cycle. Do not

use detergent. B ........................................C

• Use automatic
dishwasher detergent

only. Add powder,
liquid or tablet
detergent just before

starting a cycle. A.Cover latch

• Fresh automatic B. Main Wash section
dishwasher detergent C.Pre-Washsection

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

place.

• Theamountofdetergenttousedependson:
Howmuchsoilremainsontheitems- Heavilysoiledloads

requiremoredetergent.

Thehardnessofthewater- Ifyouusetoolittleinhardwater,

disheswon'tbeclean.Ifyouusetoomuchinsoftwater,
glasswarewilletch.

SofttoMediumWater(0-6grainsperU.S.gallon)
[typicalwatersoftenerwaterandsomecitywater]

MediumtoHardWater(7-12grainsperU.S.gallon)
[wellwaterandsomecitywater]

• Dependingonyourwaterhardness,filltheMainWashsection
ofthedispenserasshown.FillthePre-Washsectiontothe
levelshown,ifneeded.

NOTE:Fillamountsshown

areforstandardpowdered

HardWater 1[

detergent.Follow

instructionsonthepackage

whenusingotherdishwasher

MainWash Pra-Wash

detergent.

Add Rinse Aid

Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good
drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and i'_ 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 kYJAdc
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.
Pour rinse aid into the opening until

the indicator window looks full.

Replace the dispenser cap and turn
clockwise. Make sure cap is fully

locked.

USERINSEAIDFOR
BETTERDRYING Full

Lock !

Open c:::__

STEP3

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 31/2hours to complete.

cycles

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.

options

¢_ locked 2 4 (_

hold to lock

STEP4

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 ®start

cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. ,e....

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.

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.

turn to lock

cycles

quiet series 400 • load sensing technology

options

Clocked 2 4 _:_ ®start ®cancel

holdtolock resume drain

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SteamClean

clean@

sanitized

SILVERWARE

BL:.,i,.:ST

cycles

wash dry dean

options

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quiet series 300 * load sensing technology

locked _ sanitized 2 4 (

hold to lock

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

CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS

WASH TIME (HH:MM)

Cycle Cycle +

Minimum Options

Use for any loads with Designed to select the nUmber of Watei fil!s 0:55 1:2! 3:39

heavy, normal or light best suited for the soil level of each load.
amounts of food soil. During the wash; the wash action will

repeatedly pause for several seconds,

Use for hard-to-clean,

heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and regular

This cycle forces maximum time, water and

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

1:09 1:35 3:50

tableware.

use for loads With normal The energY:usage label is based on this 1:04 ii30 3:46

L____J amounts of food so . cyce. Durng thewash, the wash act on W

repeated!y pause for severa! seconds,

@start @cancel

Minimum

resume drain

*Maximum

Use for lightly soiled items During the wash, the wash action will 0:47 1:13 2:56

or china and crystal, repeatedly pause for several seconds.

use to quickly Wash This cYcie does not drY 0:30 0i30 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.

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

0:10 0:10 0:10

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.

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

Heat dry Heat dry: Eor best d_ing Turn OFF when loads contain plastic dinnerware that maY be HeaW Wash, Normal

results, dry dishes with sensitive to high temperatures. Wash, Light, Insta

hold to lock _-_ I U S

heat . This option With the useof rinse aid Will provide the best Wash! or Aut0 C!ean
Extra dry: Use for loads drying performancel
needing extra drying.

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

Tosanitize 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 bYadding steam to the cYcle: Heaw, Noimai, &Auto

amounts of food soils; Raises the water temperature in the f nal rinse to Clean Plus cycles
spec!anzea opuon Tot approximately 154OF(68oc).

siemware ana g ass

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.

Torun .y.0Uidishwasher at Delays the start era CYc!e Up tO 6 hour s A!! CYc!es
a ater t me or dur ng off

, ; -Select awash cycle and optionsl Press Delay. Press START/

;, _, peaK n0urs: RESUME. Close the door firmly '

Control Lock

@ locked

hold to lock

Toavoid unintended use of
your dishwasher, or cycle

and option changes during
a cycle.

To turn on Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least

3 seconds.

To turn off Lock, press and hold Heated Dry for at least

3 seconds.

Anytime

When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disabled. Ifyou 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.

CONTROL PURPOSE COMMENTS

To start or resume a !f the door is opened during a cycle orthe power is interrupted, al! lights wi!l flash to indicate awash cycle suspended cyc!el The cycle will not resume until the door is closed and the START/RESUME

@start ..................................... button is pushed ..............................................................................................................................

resume

To cancelwash
cycle

drain

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

clean_ TOfollow the The !,Clean" indicator glows Whena cycle is finished.

,_nt,ze__ progress and status

! ', .: . . ifY0u Select the sanitize option; When the Sanitize cYc!e is finished, the sanitized indicator glowsl

wash dr dean O1" your alsnwasner

y . If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light will not come oni This can

cyc e

happen if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required temperature,

The c!ean and sanitize !ights go 0ff when the door has been opened for more than 30 seconds 0r
the CANCEL key is pressed,

The ""Washing indicator glows at the start of the first fi!l Of any cYc!e (exPect Rinse On!y)and

remains on unti! the end of the main wash cyc!e.

The "Drying"indicator glows during the drying portion of each cycle (expect Insta Wash and

.................. Rinse Only).

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

Split & Fit TMUtensil 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.

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.

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.

SilverWare Blast

The SilverWare Blast
is designed to focus

cleaning power on
your silverware.

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 1/3to 1/2of the way out. j

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.

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.

Ifyou 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.