Maytag MDB4630AWB Owners Manual - Page 3

■ When loading silverware, always place sharp items pointing down and avoid "nesting" as shown. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap counterclockwise and lift off. USE RINSE AID FOR Full BETTER DRYING Pour rinse aid into the opening until Lock the indicator window looks full. Replace the dispenser cap and turn clockwise. Make sure cap is fully Open Add locked. STEP 2 Add Detergent NOTE: If you do not plan A to run a wash cycle soon, run a rinse cycle. Do not use detergent. B ■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent Hard Water Soft Water Hard Water Soft Water C PRE- MAIN WASH WASH only. Add powder, liquid or tablet detergent just before starting a cycle. A. Cover latch ■ Fresh automatic B. Main Wash section dishwasher detergent C. Pre-Wash section results in better cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool, dry place. ■ 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 will 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 other dishwasher detergent. Hard Water Soft Water Main Wash Hard Water Soft Water Pre-Wash Add Rinse Aid Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid for good drying performance. Without rinse aid your dishes and Full dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture. The heat 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 Add 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. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Add" level. max - 21 3 - --- NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 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. ¹⁄₄ turn to lock fill - -- 6 5 4 --- - - -- STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) Press the Cycles button until the light below the desired cycle is on. NOTE: Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Heavy - Use for heavy food soil. Normal - Use for normal food soil. The energy usage label is based on this cycle. Light - Use for prerinsed or lightly soiled loads. 1-hr Wash - Use for lightly soiled items. For fast results, 1-Hr Wash will clean the dishes using slightly more water and energy. Rinse Only - (no options apply to this cycle) Do not use detergent. A rinse keeps food from drying on your dishes and reduces odor buildup in your dishwasher until you are ready to wash a full load. Select Options (options vary by model) Repeatedly press the button until the desired combination of options is selected. ■ A high temperature option boosts the water temperature high enough to enhance cleaning. ■ A delayed start option offers the choice to start the dishwasher automatically at a later time. ■ A heated dry option should be used for best drying of dishes. ■ A no heat dry option can be used to save energy. ■ A locked option can be used to avoid unintended use of your dishwasher. Press and hold Delay for 3 seconds. Lock On glows. If you press any pad while your dishwasher is locked, the light flashes 3 times. STEP 4 Start, Resume or Cancel a Cycle ■ Run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■ Push door firmly closed. The door latches automatically. Press Start/Resume. ■ You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Lift up the door latch to stop the cycle. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly until it latches. The dishwasher resumes the cycle. ■ You may cancel a cycle anytime by pressing Cancel/ Drain. 3