Maytag MDB4949S Owners Manual 2 - Page 5
Premeasured Detergents, Powders and Gels, Add Rinse Aid dispenser varies by model
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Premeasured Detergents Many detergents now come in several forms (gel packs, tablets, or powder packs). We recommend that you use high quality tablets or packs for convenience and improved performance. High quality tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid, or gel detergents at reducing filming on dishes. Using tablets and packs over time will start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film. These forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place detergents in the main compartment and slide lid to close. To close lid To open lid SLIDE SLIDE Place selected detergent in the dispenser. Place finger, as shown, and slide lid closed. Press firmly until it clicks. Push OPEN, as shown, and the lid will slide open. Powders and Gels ■ 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 can 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 standard powdered detergent. Follow instructions on the package when using gel dishwasher detergents. Premeasured forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid. Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid (dispenser varies by model) ■ Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid, your dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The Heated 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 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 with the door down (varies by model). Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. Full Full Add Add ■ Add rinse aid to hinged lid style dispenser by twisting the dispenser cap ¼ turn clockwise to open and lift off. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the indicator level is at "Full." Replace the dispenser cap and turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully locked. max - 3 21 - --- Lock fill - -- 6 5 4 -- - --- ¼ trun clockwise to lock ■ To add rinse aid to sliding lid style dispenser, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Then, close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid. Pre Wash SLIDE OPEN NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting 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. fill - -- 6 5 4 max - 21 3 - -- --- - - -- Higher numbers dispense more rinse aid. You should change this setting only a little at a time and then run a few cycles before changing it again because just enough rinse aid is more effective than too much. 5