Maytag MDD8000AWS3, MDD8000AWS2, MDD8000AWS0, MDD8000AWB2, MDD8000AWB0 Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
DISHWASHER SAFETY ............................................................. 1
QUICK STEPS ............................................................................ 3
DISHWASHER USE .................................................................... 3
CYCLE AND OPTION DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 4
DISHWASHER FEATURES ........................................................ 6
DISHWASHER CARE ................................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 7
WARRANTY ................................................................................ 9
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:
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.
[] Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels
are properly in place.
[] 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 open dishwasher drawer until inside cabinet opening.
Doing so can result in death or serious injury.
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
Prepareandload _ Select a cycle and option.
dishwasher. _Y o ® ®
2 Add detergent // ..... __X _ Start dishwasher. ®
for cleaning and / ./ _ _TART/_
drying.
rinse aid for _
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STEP2
J_o!d3 Se(onds
to Lock Cuntru s
Prepare and Load the Dishwasher
IMPORTANT: Remove leftover
food, bones, toothpicks and
other hard items from the
dishes. Remove labels from
containers before washing.
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 drawer 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 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 and avoid
"nesting" as shown.
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 or
liquid detergent just before starting a cycle.
Fresh automatic B C
dishwasher detergent _,.
results in better cleaning. "h
Store tightly closed
detergent container in a A
cool, dry place.
A. Pre-Wash section
B. Main Wash section
C. Cover latch
• 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 are for II HardWater
standard powdered detergent. HardWaterII
Follow instructions on the _ L S0ftWater
package when using other
dishwasher detergent. Pre-Wash MainWash
• Powdered detergent is recommended for use in the drawer
dishwasher.
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.
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Rinseaidkeepswaterfromformingdropletsthatcandryas
spotsorstreaks.Theyalsoimprovedryingbyallowingwaterto
drainoffofthedishesafterthefinalrinse.
• Rinseaidhelpstoreduceexcessmoistureonthedishracks
andinteriorofyourdishwasher.
• Whenthedispenserislowandneedstobe @RinseAidLow
refilled,anindicatorlightonthecontrolpanel
willilluminate.
Toaddrinseaid,turn
thedispensercapa1/4
turncounterclockwise
andremove.Pour
rinseaidintothe
openinguntiltheliquid
reachestheFULL
levelmarking.Replace
thedispensercapand
turnclockwiseuntil
¼ turn to lock
thecapissecure.
NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 3 will give
good results.
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 21/2hours to complete.
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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. To
Cancel an option, press it again.
O O O O O
STEP 4
Start or Resume a Cycle
• Prior to starting the dishwasher, turn the hot water
on at the sink next to the dishwasher. Let the water
run until it is hot. This ensures that hot water will
enter the dishwasher when it is started. Make sure
to turn the sink water off.
Select the wash cycle and options desired.
Press START/RESUME button once and close the drawer. After
a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The drawer must be closed
within 4 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the lights
will flash, a tone will sound, and the dishwasher will not begin.
Press the START/RESUME button again and shut the drawer
within 4 seconds.
• You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts.
Open the drawer slowly and add the item. Press the START/
RESUME then close the drawer.
NOTE: If you have a two drawer dishwasher model, each drawer
has its own controls and can run independently of the other.
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O O O O O O O O O Clean ,0
This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described.
CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM)
Use for ioads With normal This cYcle usesa sensor to adjust i:15 1:30
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/H aw\
Use for hard-to-clean, heavily
soiled pots, pans, casseroles,
and regular tableware.
j
_od 3 Seconds
io _o_k Conl_ols
Cycle Cycle +Options *Maximum
Minimum Minimum
This cycle forces max time, water and 1:30 1:30 2:10
heat.
Washi
o Use for loads with normal The energy-usage label is based on this 1:05 1:30 2:10
............,_ am0unts 0f food soi!, CYC!el
/ Normal '.
o
' Wash/
Use for lightly soiled items or
china and crystal.
This cycle washes at lower temperatures.
Towel drying may be required.
1:00 1:00 1:20
CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS
WASH TIME (HH:MM)
Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum
Minimum Minimum
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.
NOTE: Dry time (fan running) is typically 4 hours after wash cycle. After 30 minutes of dry time, the clean light will illuminate. Anytime after
the clean light is lit and the drawer is opened for longer than 30 seconds, the cycle will be terminated.
OPTIONS DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS USE WITH:
o baked-on food. portions of the cycle. Duty or Normal Wash
Loads containing t0ughl Increases the target water temperatur e during the wash Sensor Wash, Heavy
; Adds heat, wash time and water to the cyc!e.
/
To run your dishwasher at Delays the start of a cycle up to 6 hours. All cycles, except Rinse
o Only
_6-i iour_ a later time or during off- Select a wash cycle and options. Press 6 Hour Delay. Press
peak hours. START/RESUME. Close the drawer firmly.
_.Delay/"
Control Lock To avoid unintended use of To turn on Lock press and hold Control Lock for at least Anytime
f-t'_ '\ your dishwasher, or cycle 3 seconds.
_" .......... a cyc!e: 3 seconds:
IIoEd 3 Seconds
/: and option changes during To turnoff Lock press and ho!d contro Lock forat least
to10okO_ntrors When Control Lock is lit, all buttons are disab!ed. !f you press
any pad whi!e your dishwasher is 10cked, the light f!ashes
3 times. The dishwasher drawer can be opened whi!e 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
o To start or iesume a if the drawer is opened during a cYc!el a de!aY' 0r the powei is interrupted, the startJRe sume
._ ........ ._ wash cycle indicator flashes. To restart the drawer open the drawer press Start/Resume and close the
i drawer firmly within 4 seconds
To cancel wash Close the drawer firmly. The dishwasher starts a 2-minute drain (if needed). Let the dishwasher
cycle drain completely. If the Cancel button is pressed a second time, the drawer will turn off.
Tofollow the Clean indicat0r glows When a cYcle is finished,
_. _ '. _: . ,= Rinse aid iow indicatoi light glows When the rinse aid dispensei needs to be refilled.
_,se:.,_0® of your alsnwasner
progress and status
cycle
Your Maytag dishwasher may have some or all of these features.
Removable Rack Insert
Each drawer has one
removable rack insert
which allows you to
adjust the rack to the
type of load you are
washing.
A. Large insert
B. Base rack
To install rack insert:
1. Place the insert end legs under the back base rack wire.
2. Gently push down on the insert rack handle until the insert
locks into position.
To remove rack
insert:
Gently pull in and up
on the handle to
release the insert
handle from the base
rack.
Sabbath Guidelines (on some models)
For those who observe kosher dietary guidelines, Star-K has
certified that the drawers in the 2-drawer model are separate and
therefore one drawer can be designated to wash utensils used for
dairy, while the other can be designated for washing meat utensils.
However, neither drawer can be used to wash dishes on the
Sabbath or holidays.
Storage of dishes
Although washing of dishes with the drawer dishwasher is not
permitted on the Sabbath or on holidays, storage of dishes is
possible by following the guidelines listed below.
IMPORTANT: Care should be taken when opening the drawer(s)
and loading dishes while in the disabled mode as an unintended
key press could activate the indicator lights.
Turning off the Rinse Aid Low Indicator light:
To turn off the Rinse Aid Low indicator light, set the Rinse Aid
Dispenser level to "0." See "Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode."
To deactivate the tones, see "Tone Options Adjustment Mode."
If the Child Lock feature has been set, deactivate during the
Sabbath or holidays.
To return to normal operation:
To reactivate your desired rinse aid level, see "Rinse Aid
Adjustment Mode." To reactivate your desired tones, see "Tone
Option Adjustment Mode."
NOTES:
• If needed, be sure to allow enough time to run a cleaning cycle
prior to the start of the Sabbath.
• Clean dishes should be unloaded from the drawer dishwasher
prior to setting the controls for the Sabbath to avoid activation
of the indicator lights.
Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode
NOTE: The rinse aid cannot be adjusted while a cycle is running.
To enter the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode:
1. Press and hold the High Temp Wash option pad for 3 seconds.
A tone will sound to indicate you have entered the Rinse Aid
Adjustment Mode.
2. The rinse aid dispenser has 4 settings. "0" is the lowest with
no rinse aid being dispensed and "3" the highest setting. With
each consecutive press of the High Temp Wash option pad,
the amount of rinse aid being dispensed into the dishwasher
drawers increases.
3. Cycle lights illuminate with each touch of the High Temp Wash
option to indicate which rinse aid level is selected. See table.
RINSE AID o o o
DISPENSER /Heavy \ _ir_a_ /_Uqhlt_ _
LEVEL ,_Wash_/' _.Wa_!h_ _ash_
0 OFF OFF OFF
1 ON OFF OFF
2 ON ON OFF
3 ON ON ON
NOTE: A rinse aid dispenser level of "0" disables the Rinse-Aid
Low indicator light.
To exit the Rinse Aid Adjustment Mode:
Press any key other than High Temp Wash to exit the Rinse Aid
Adjustment Mode.
Wash
Tone Option Adjustment Mode
1. Press and hold the High Temp Wash option pad for 3 seconds.
A tone will sound to indicate you have entered the Tone Option
Adjustment Mode.
2. To change the tone options, press the 6-Hour Delay option
pad.
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