Maytag MDB8949SBW Use & Care Guide - Page 5
Cycle and Option Descriptions
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Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES SOIL LEVEL WASH TIME* (MINS.) Typical** W/O Options Max This cycle senses the load size, soil amount, and Light to Medium 90 250 toughness of soil. This cycle is optimized to achieve the best cleaning with minimal water and energy. Tough/Baked- 95 255 On Heavy 95 255 This is the toughest cycle for your toughest food soils. Tough/Baked- 135 295 Use for hard-to-clean, heavily soiled pots, pans, On/Heavy casseroles, and regular tableware. WATER USAGE GALLONS (Liters) 4.2 (16.1) 7.1 (26.7) 7.1 (26.7) 12.7 (48.1) Senses the soil level and makes adjustments in the Light to Medium 90 water and energy used. The Energy Guide information is based on this cycle. Heavy 90 250 4.3 (16.2) 250 7.1 (26.7) Use for lightly soiled items. Light to Medium 70 115 4.2 (16.1) For fast results, this cycle will clean your dishes using Light to Medium 35 more water and energy. For improved drying, select the heated dry option. 65 7.1 (26.7) Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will All soil levels 20 not be washed right away. Do not use detergent. During the wash, the wash action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. 20 1.8 (6.9) Wash times depend on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to the cycle. * Adding options will add time to the cycle. See options information section. ** This is the approximate cycle time obtained with 120°F (49°C) hot water available at the dishwasher. Increase in time results from low temperature of the incoming water. 5