Maytag MDB4621AWW Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place. Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing inward to the spray. Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces. Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table. IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. • Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place. When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. 12 place setting • Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. • Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. • Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. • Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening. NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front. NOTES: • Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each other during washing. • Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately. • Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware. DISHWASHER USE The detergent dispenser has 2 sections. The Pre-Wash section empties detergent into the dishwasher when you close the door. A B CD A. Cover B. Main Wash section C. Cover latch D. Pre-Wash section The larger Main Wash section automatically empties detergent into the dishwasher during the main wash. (See "Cycle Selection Charts.") • Use automatic dishwashing detergent only. Other detergents can produce excessive suds that can overflow out of the dishwasher and reduce washing performance. • Add detergent just before starting a cycle.