Maytag WU504 Owner’s Manual
MAYI'AG MODEL WU504
AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT YOUR MAYTAG
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag Jetclean TM
dishwasher! As you use your nsw dishwasher We know
you will appreciate the many features that provide
unsurpassed cleaning and capacity along with energy
efficiency and dependability.
On the following pages you will find a wealth of
information regarding all aspects of your beautiful new
dishwasher. By following these instructions carefully,
you will be able to achieve excellent results with your
dishwasher.
Should you have any questions about using your
Maytag dishwasher, contact us. Be sure to provide the
model number of your dishwasher. Note: For service
information see pages 8 and 10.
CONSUMER EDUCATION
MAY'IAG COMPANY
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE
NEWTON, IA 50208
515-792-7000
For future reference we suggest you retain this
manual after recording the model number, series
number, and serial number (six numbers and two
letters) of this dishwasher In the spaces provided,
This information can be found on the data plate
located on the upper left corner of the tub opening.
Model
J
Series
i
Serial No.
X
WARNING -- Check with Installer to make sure appliance has been grounded to avoid
possible electrical shock. Be sure you read the IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 9 before you start to use this dishwasher.
For proper performance of your dishwasher, hot
water is necessary to activate the dishwasher
detergent and dissolve and emulsify fatty food
soils. Set your water heater to deliver 140°F.
water to the dishwasher.
If, for any reason, the temperature of the water
being delivered by the water heater should be
below 140 °F, the Temperature Boost option can
be selected to guarantee the proper water
temperature is reached during any wash cycle.
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It is not necessary to rinse dishes before placing
them in your Maytag dishwasher. Scrape off
bones and large pieces of food. However, the
food disposer in your dishwasher can handle a
variety of items such as pits, fruit seeds, popcorn
and toothpicks. These items will be chopped into
small pieces during drain and removed with the
drain water. If hard items get into the dishwasher
module, you may hear chopping noises during
drain. These sounds are normal.
Certain foods, such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon juice, vinegar, salt, or dressings may
corrode stainless steel flatware if allowed to
remain in contact with the surface for a period of
time. Therefore, It Is best to rinse these food
soils off stainless steel flatware unless the
dishwasher is to be operated soon after loading.
Foods that have been burned onto cooking
utensils may need to be scraped or soaked.
If your dishwasher drains into a food waste
disposer, make certain the disposer is completely
empty before starting the dishwasher to provide
for proper draining.
Seldomwill families have Identical dishes; the
number and type of articles used for each meal
will vary greatly; therefore, the following
instructions and accompanying pictures should
be taken as a general guide• With experience,
you will learn the best arrangement for your
particular needs•
Place
•..all items on racks so that they face the center
to insure best washing of soiled surfaces•
•..small, lightweight articles on the lower rack
or In the covered section of the silverware
basket to protect against movement during
washing• Larger, flat, lightweight Items (such
as plastic covers) may be wedged next to the
silverware basket or along the sides and back
of upper or lower racks.
•..aluminum or stainless steel items away from
the very front of the lower rack. Items in this
location are sprinkled with detergent which
may cause aluminum or stainless steel to
spot, pit, or discolor.
•..tall stemware along the outside of the lower
rack.
Make Sure
.,dishes and silverware are not nested.
•. large Items In the lower rack do not cover the
center spray nozzle when the rack is rolled
back Into the dishwasher•
• .that the movement of the lower spray arm is
not blocked by items hanging below the lower
rack.
• •that the free flow of water to the detergent
cup Is not blocked by large items across the
front of the lower rack.
• •that the movement of the upper spray arm is
not blocked by tall items in the upper rack.
Put flatware In the silverware basket (located in
the front center of the top rack). Items will wash
equally clean, and more pieces can be put In the
basket If some handles are up and some down.
However, sharp or pointed Items should be
loaded with the handles up. For satisfactory
cleaning, avoid nesting forks and spoons.
The silverware basket may be removed for ease
of loading or unloading• It may be left out
completely when extra space Is needed in the
dishwasher.
Use the section with the hinged cover for small,
lightweight Items, such as baby spoons, bottle
nipples, measuring cups and spoons, small
plastic items, etc.
The cover may be snapped down to hold these
Items during washing, or the cover may be
snapped over the handle to hold it upright when
this section is used for silverware•
Steding and plated silverware may be washed in
the dishwasher. However, sterling silver needs
towel drying to retain its luster. Plated silverware
may discolor on worn areas when washed in
some dishwasher detergents• This discoloration
can usually be removed by polishing.
Some kinds of stainless steel flatware may take
on a bluish cast which in most cases can be
removed by a stainless steel cleaner or baking
soda.
Usetheupperrackfor dinnerplates,muffintins,
andpitchers(tallitems),
Plattersandcookiesheetscan beplacedalong
eithersideof theupperrack.
Usethelowerrackfor glasses,stemware,and Usethehingedcup racks for coffee cups, sugar
deep mugs, bowl and creamer, Juice glasses, custard cups,
and small bowls.
Use either upper or lower racks (as space allows)
for luncheon plates, bread and butter plates,
saucers, sauce dishes, soup and cereal bowls,
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cake pans, pie tins, long handled utensils, pots
and pans, mixing and serving bowls, casseroles,
and "dishwasher-safe" plastic items,
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