Maytag MDC4809AWW0, MDB6709AWS4, MDB6709AWS3, MDB6709AWQ4, MDB6709AWB2 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 ................................................................. 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 9

WARRANTY .............................................................................. 12

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

drying.

Add detergent _ _

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

Alternative rack loading

Lowerrack

Select a cycle and option.

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Start dishwasher.

_ start

resume

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. Mix some of the items

having some pointing up and some items

pointing down.

Upper rack Lower rack

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.

• Fresh automatic
dishwasher detergent

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

place.

• 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.

A

B

A. Cover latch

B. Main Wash section

C. Pre-Wash section

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.

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.

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 and

press Start/Resume.

STEP4

NOTE: Fill amounts shown X HardWater il

are for standard powdered __ HardWater
detergent. Follow X J I s°ftwater

instructions on the package

when using other dishwasher MainWash Pre-Wash
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 kW_JAdd
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 Full

OpenBETTER_:__DRYINGLock !

turn to lock

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Start or Resume a Cycle
NOTE: For portable models, see the "Dishwasher Features"

section for instructions on how to connect the water and electrical
supply.

• 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 and press START/RESUME OR press START/ _t2_o
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.
Press the START/RESUME button, the cycle resumes
automatically at the point of interruption.

For fully integrated models (controls on top of console)

• Select the wash cycle and options desired.

• Press the START/RESUME button once and close the door.
After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The door must be

closed within 3 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the
lights will flash, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the
START/RESUME button again and shut the door within

3 seconds.

You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open
the door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME then

close the door.

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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

Minimum

Use for any loads with Designed to select the number Of water fi!ls 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 severa! 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.

*Maximum

_ Use for loads With normal The energy_usage !abel is based on this !i04 1:30 3:46

amounts of food soi!, cyc!e. During the wash, the wash action wi!l

repeatedly pause for severa! seconds,

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 for rinsing dishes, This cYcle does not drY_ 0i!0 0:10 0ii0

glasses,, and silverware Do not use detergent, During the WaSh,the .................................................................

mat w not Dewasnea wash action wil! repeatedly Pause for several

right away. 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.

food soil. or wash time to the cycle. C!ean P!us cycles

Loads containing tough,
baked-on food.

Increases the target water temperature during the wash
portions of the cycle.

Heavy, Normal, & Auto
Clean Plus cycles

Adds heat, wash time and water to the cycle.

OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:

Heated dry Heated dry: For best Turn OFE When loads contain plastic dinnerware that maybe Light,

drying resu!ts, dry dishes sensitive to high temperatures I Auto C!ean P!us ..........

t hheat: This option with the use of rinse aid Wi!lprovide the best

drying performance.

Tosanitize your dishes and
glassware in accordance

with NSF/ANSI Standard
184 for Residential

Dishwashers.

Raises the water temperature in the final rinse to
approximately 154°F (68°C). This high temperature rinse

sanitizes your dishes and glassware in accordance with
NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers.
Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for

Heavy, Normal, Light, or
Auto Clean Plus

licensed food establishments.

The Sanitize option adds heat and time to the cycle.

To run .youi dishwasher at De!ays the start oia Cyc!e up to6 hours Ai! CYcles

:_ j_ ,_ ., - Select a wash cycle and options Press Delay. Press START/

aater t me or dur ng off

Peak nours. RESUME. Close the door firmly within 3 seconds. For fully ...........................................

integrated m0dels ((contro!s ontop 0f c0nso!e),

Control Lock To avoid 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 If the do0r is opened during a CYcle or the power is interrupted, a!l lights Will flash to indicate a
wash cycle suspended CYC!e.The cyc!e will not resume until the door is c!osed, and the START/RESUME

button is pushed _

_cancel

drain

To cancel wash
cycle

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

ci_n_ Tofollow the The !tclean,i indicator glows when a cycle is finished.

_,,!,i_ progress:and status If you select the sanitize option;when the Sanitize cYc!e is finished, the Sanitized indicat0r g!ows:

wash dry clean cYCle if the cycle is interrupted, or the water could not be heated to the required temperatu[el The clean

oTyour a snwasner

If your dishwasher did not properly sanitize your dishes, the light will be blinking. This can happen

and sanitize !ights go Offwhen the d0or has been opened for rnore than 30 seconds or the
CANCEL key is pressed.

The !!Washing,' indicator glows at the start of the first fill of any cYCle (except Rinse On!y)and

remains on until the end of the main wash cycle.

The "Drying" indicator glows during the drying portion of each cycle (except Rinse Only).

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

Split & FitTM Utensil Basket

The split 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.

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 ½ to ½ 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.

Portable Dishwashers (on some models)

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 TM

The SilverWare Blast

is designed to focus

cleaning power on
your silverware.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

Connecting the Faucet Adapter

NOTE: A special adapter must be installed on the faucet before the
dishwasher can be connected. Complete Installation Instructions

and the adapter are packed with your dishwasher. (See the
Installation Instructions.)

When moving your dishwasher, make sure the door is latched. Hold
the dishwasher at the top front corners.

Preparing the faucet

1. Remove the screen holder or aerator, screen, and washer from
the end of the faucet.

2. Use the faucet adapter kit that came with your portable
dishwasher to modify the faucet where the dishwasher will be

used.

NOTE:Removeandsavethewasher,screen,andscreenholderor

aeratorforfutureuse.

S ............................0

C ...............

A. Washer

B.Screen
C. Screenholderor aerator

Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with
external threads

Insert the 2 screens and then the thin washer from the faucet

adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the adapter onto the end
of the faucet.

NOTE: Do not use the thick washer.

Connecting to Water and Electrical Supply

1. Run water at the faucet until it is hot. Turn off the water.

2. Pull the hoses out of their storage compartment on the back of
the dishwasher.

NOTE: Make sure the hoses are not kinked or twisted. Kinked
hoses reduce washing performance.

3. Pull down on the locking collar while lifting the hose connector
onto the faucet adapter.

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B =======================

C ...........................

A. Thin washer
B. Screens

C. Faucet adapter

Connecting the faucet adapter to faucets with

internal threads

Insert the 2 screens, the thin washer, and then the thick washer
from the faucet adapter kit into the faucet adapter. Attach the
adapter onto the end of the faucet.

NOTE: Use both washers.

A. Thick washer

B. Thin washer
C. Screens

D. Faucet adapter

A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar
C. Hose connector

4. When the connector snaps into place, release the locking
collar.

5. Turn the hot water on slowly until it is all the way on.

6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Disconnecting the Dishwasher

1. Turn off the hot water. (This can be done after the last rinse.)

2. Press the red button on the connector to release the water
pressure.

B
C

D

A. Faucet adapter
B. Locking collar

C. Red button
D. Hose connector

3. Lift slightly on the hose connector while pulling down the
locking collar. Pull down on the connector.

4. Empty any remaining water from the connector by turning the
connector upside down.

5. Unplug the power supply cord and return it to the storage
compartment.

6. Return the hoses to the storage compartment.