Maytag MDB8989SHB User Manual
User Guide
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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
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.
WARNING
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.
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
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.
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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START
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.
WARNING
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:
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Improper connection of the equipment-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KEY USAGE TIPS
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.
Adjustable upper rack
You can raise or lower the top rack
to t tall items in either the upper
or lower rack. Adjusters are located
on each side of the top rack.
To Raise : Press both rack adjuster
thumb levers and lift the rack until it
is in the up position and level.
To Lower : Press both rack
adjuster thumb levers and slide the
rack to its down position and level.
NOTE: The top rack must be level.
Filtration system
Your dishwasher has the latest technology in dishwasher
ltration. The Clean Water Wash system continuously removes
food particles from the wash water for excellent performance.
Plus, there is no need to ever remove and clean the lter.
Easy-to-remove third level Rack (on some models)
If additional space is needed in
the upper rack, the third level rack
can easily be removed.
To remove, fully extend rack until
it stops. Then, open the track
stops on each side and lift to
remove.
Track stop
Track
Drying - Rinse aid is essential
You must use a drying agent
such as a rinse aid for good
drying performance. Rinse aid
along with a Heated Dry option
will provide improved drying
and avoid excessive moisture in
dishwasher interior.
SLIDE
Energy efficiency
The Auto cycle senses load size, soil amount,
and toughness of soil. This cycle is optimized to
achieve the best cleaning with using minimal water
and energy consumption. Efcient dishwashers
run longer to save water and energy, just as driving
a car slower saves on gas. Your rst cycle will
run longer to calibrate the optical sensor. When
you need fast results, Quick Wash will clean your
dishes but use slightly more water and energy.
Press START every time you add a dish
IMPORTANT: If anyone opens the door (such as to
add a dish, even during a Delay) the START button
must be pressed.
Push door rmly closed within 4 seconds of
pressing START. If door is not closed within 4
seconds, the START button LED will ash, an
audible tone will be heard and cycle will not start.
Auto
To close lidTo open lid
OPERATING YOUR DISHWASHER
1. Prepare and load dishwasher
Upper rack
Rack may vary by model
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and
other hard items from dishes. Remove labels from containers
before washing.
■ Make sure when dishwasher door is closed, no items are
blocking detergent dispenser.
■ Items should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing down
and inward to the spray as shown in the graphics above.
This will improve cleaning and drying results. Angle dirtiest
dish surface downward, allowing space for water to ow up
through rack and between dishes.
■ Avoid overlapping items, like bowls or plates, that may trap
food.
■ Place plastics, small plates, and glasses in upper rack.
■ Wash only items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■ To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation,load
dishes so they do not touch one another. Make sure light
weight load items are secured in racks.
■ Use slots in the covers and suggested loading patterns to
keep your silverware separated for optimum wash.
Lower rack
2. Check that all arms spin freely
Items in the rack can block
the spray arms.
3. Add detergent
Premeasured Detergents
High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended
for improved performance.
Quality tablets and packs have been
proven better than powder, liquid, or
gel detergents at reducing lming on
dishes. Using tablets and packs over
time will start to reduce or eliminate
white lm. They are suitable for all
water hardness and soil levels. Also,
by using a rinse aid, you can minimize
repeat buildup of white lm (not all
packs and tablets contain rinse aid).
Always place premeasured detergents
in main compartment and close lid.
NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other
dishwasher detergent types. See the complete User Instructions
for more details about powders, liquids, and gels.
■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just
before starting a cycle.
■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better
cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a
cool,dry place.
SLIDE
Silverware basket may vary by model
■ If your silverware does not t into the designated slots, lift
and slide covers off to remove them and mix silverware types
to keep them separated.
■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing
down.
SLIDE
SLIDE
Place selected detergent in
the dispenser. Place nger, as
Push OPEN, as shown, and
the lid will slide open.
shown, and slide lid closed.
Press rmly until it clicks.
4. Add rinse aid
■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying
performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher
interior will have excessive moisture. The heating and drying
options 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 allowing water to
drain off of dishes after nal rinse. Rinse aid does not adhere
to dishware, and when used, it is dispensed during each
cycle.
Add Dish
■ To add rinse aid, open the dispenser lid by gently pushing in
the center of the lid with your thumb while lifting up on the
edge.
OPEN
SLIDE
Pre Wash
■ Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level shows
that it is full.
Full
Add
SLIDE
6. Select options (on some models)
You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired.
If you change your mind, press the option again to turn off the
option. Not all options are available for every cycle. If an invalid
option is selected for a given cycle, lights will ash.
7. START a cycle
NOTE: If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your
dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water.
Push door rmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing START. If
door is not closed within 4 seconds, the START button LED will
ash, an audible tone will be heard, and cycle the will not start.
IMPORTANT: If the door is opened for more than a few seconds
after the cycle is started (even during the Delay time), the START
button must be pressed again before closing the door.
8. Follow the progress of your dishwasher
■ Rinse aid is dispensed automatically. Be sure to
check level and rell as needed.
■ Close dispenser by pushing down gently on the
lid.
The indicator LED on the front right corner of the door panel will
glow blue while washing, red while drying and white when the
cycle is complete. Also, the LED display on the control panel
will light up during the cycle for Wash, Drain, Drying, Clean and
Sanitized.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting
will give good results.
If you are experiencing poor drying performance,
you may want to try a higher setting. Turn the arrow
gnihsaW gniyrD Clean
Sanitized
adjuster to a higher setting to increase the amount of
rinse aid dispensed.
5. Select a cycle
Efcient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy,
just as driving a car slower saves on gas. Typical cycle time
2
is approximately 2/
hours but can take less or more time to
complete depending on selections. Press START to select the
Auto cycle or select another cycle appropriate for your load
(see Cycle Guide).
Display design varies by mode
CYCLE GUIDE
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all cycles and options described.
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.
CYCLES ESTIMATED
®
PowerBlast
Targets toughest food soils. Use for hard-to-clean heavily soiled pots, pans,
casseroles, and tableware.
Auto Load and soil sensing cycle. This cycle is optimized to achieve best cleaning
with minimal water and energy for all soil levels.*
This cycle is recommended for daily, regular or typical use to completely
Normal
wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. This dishwasher’s
government energy certications were based on the Normal cycle with only
the Heated Dry option selected.**
For fast results, this cycle will clean your light to medium soiled dishes, but
Quick
uses slightly more water and energy. For improved drying, select a heated
dry or power dry option.
Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right
Rinse
away. Do not use detergent. During cycle, the rinse action will repeatedly
pause for several seconds.
WASH TIME*
W/O OPTIONS
(HH:MM)
USAGE
GALLONS
(LITERS)
3:30 to 3:45 9.0 (34.2)
2:45 to 3:15 4.5 to 6.9
(17.0 to 26.0)
2:30 to 3:30 3.0 to 7.4
(11.2 to 27.9)
1:00 5:5 (21.0)
0:07 1.3 (5.0)
WATER
*The government energy certications are not based on this cycle. See the Normal cycle description for the government energy
certication cycle. Using the Auto cycle may increase your energy usage.
**No other washing and drying temperature options were selected, and the dishwasher was not subjected to truncated testing. Rinse
aid was not used, and ther
e was no detergent used in the prewash.
CYCLE OPTIONS
High
Temp
Sanitize
Short
Heated
Dry
(On Some
Model)
Long
Heated
Dry
(On Some
Model)
Short
Power
Dry
(On Some
Model)
Long
Power
Dry
(On Some
Model)
OPTIONS CAN BE
Raises main wash temperature to improve
cleaning for loads containing tough, bakedon food.
Sanitizes dishes and glassware in
accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI
Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.
Certied residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.
Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to
meet the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184
performance standard for soil removal and
for sanitization efcacy. There is no intention,
either directly or indirectly, that all cycles on
a NSF/ANSI 184 certied dishwasher meet
the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard
for soil removal and for sanitization efcacy.
The Sani Rinse indicator glows at the end
of the cycle if the Sani Rinse option was
successfully completed. If your load did not
properly sanitize, the indicator will ash at
the end of the cycle. This can happen if the
cycle is interrupted, or if the water does not
reach the required temperature. The light
goes off when you open and close the door
or press CANCEL.
Dries dishes with heat. This option, with the
use of rinse aid, will provide optimum drying
performance. Plastic items are less likely to
deform when loaded in the top rack. Turn off
all dry options for air dry.
Uses heat and additional time to dry dishes.
For the very best drying performance, use
rinse aid and the Long Heated Dry option.
Turn off all dry options for air dry.
Dries dishes with heat and a fan. This
option, with the use of rinse aid, will provide
optimum drying performance. Plastic items
are less likely to deform when loaded in the
top rack. Turn off all dry options for air dry.
Uses heat and a fan for additional time
to dry dishes. For the very best drying
performance, use rinse aid and the Long
Power Dry option. Turn off all dry options for
air dry.
SELECTED
WITH
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Quick
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Quick
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Quick
Auto
PowerBlast
Normal
Quick
WHAT IT DOES ADDED
Raises main wash
®
temperature to
a minimum of
129 F (53.9 C).
Press and hold
the button for 3
seconds to turn
on/off sound.
Raises the main
®
wash temperate
to 145°F (62.8°C)
and the nal rinse
temperature to
(156°F (69°C).
Uses a heating
®
element to speed
drying times.
Short Heated Dry
option is On when
any of the cycle is
selected.
®
Lengthens the
time that Heated
Dry is active.
Uses a heating
®
element and fan
to speed drying
times. Short
Power Dry option
is on when any
cycle is selected
except for Quick
and Rinse.
®
Lengthens the
time that Power
Dry is active.
TIME TO
CYCLE
WATER
GALLONS
(LITERS)
0:00 to 1:00 0-3.3
(0-12.5)
0:15 to 1:30 0-3.7
(0-14.0)
0:11 to 0:46 NA
0:43 to 1:20 NA
0:11 to 0:46 NA
0:43 to 1:20 NA
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