Maytag MDB4949S Owners Manual 2 - Page 14

Etching Permanent, Cloudiness, Leaking Water, Tub Is Discolored, Notes, Problem, Solution

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PROBLEM ETCHING (PERMANENT CLOUDINESS) LEAKING WATER TUB IS DISCOLORED SOLUTION This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that is too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water, or by pre-washing. Detergent needs food soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop pre-washing, and use water heating options only when incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49ºC). Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level. Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately and use only detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another brand of detergent if sudsing continues. To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid overfilling. NOTES: ■ High iron content in the water can discolor the tub. ■ Tomato-based foods can discolor the tub or dishware. A citrus-based cleaner can be used to clean. 14

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ETCHING (PERMANENT
CLOUDINESS)
This is an erosion of the surface of the glassware and can be caused by a combination of: water that
is too hot, from using too much detergent with soft water, or by pre-washing. Detergent needs food
soil to act upon. If etching has occurred, the glassware is permanently damaged. To avoid further
etching, adjust the detergent amount to match the water hardness, stop pre-washing, and use water
heating options only when incoming water temperature is below 120°F (49ºC).
LEAKING WATER
Be sure dishwasher has been installed properly and is level.
Suds can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Measure the detergent accurately and use only
detergents designed for use in a dishwasher. Less detergent is needed in soft water. Try another
brand of detergent if sudsing continues.
To avoid rinse aid leaking from the dispenser, be sure the lid is securely attached and avoid overfilling.
TUB IS DISCOLORED
NOTES:
■
High iron content in the water can discolor the tub.
■
Tomato-based foods can discolor the tub or dishware.
A citrus-based cleaner can be used to clean.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION