Maytag MDB4949SHZ Owners Manual - Page 7

IMPORTANT: Extremely hard water mineral deposits (15 grains per U.S. gallon or more) can cause damage to your dishwasher and make it difficult to achieve good results. A water softener is recommended to avoid damage and achieve good results. NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types. Rinse Aid STEP 3 STEP 4 Select a Cycle Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just as driving a car slower saves gas. Typical cycle time is approximately 21/2 hours but can take less or more time to complete depending on selections. Press START keypad to select the Auto cycle or select another cycle appropriate for your load (see Cycle Guide). Select Options See the "Cycle and Option Descriptions" chart in the following section. You can customize the cycles by selecting the options desired SLIDE and pressing the START keypad. Pre Wash SLIDE OPEN IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid. The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks. Filling the dispenser The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse aid. Under most conditions this will last 1 to 3 months. Full Add NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level when door is completely opened. 1. To add rinse aid, open the rinse dispenser lid by gently pushing in the center of the lid with your thumb and pulling up on the edge. 2. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the dispenser is full. Do not overfill. 3. Clean up any spilled rinse aid. Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds. 4. Close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid. Rinse Aid Setting Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most water conditions, the factory setting will give good results. If you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishware, you may want to try a higher setting. If you notice foam in your dishwasher, use a lower setting. To adjust the setting: Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number to increase the amount of rinse aid. If you change the setting only change it one number at a time and run a few cycles before changing it again. Too much rinse aid can reduce cleaning performance and too little may leave spots or rings. STEP 5 Start Cycle ■■ If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher until the water is hot. Turn off water. ■■ For best dish washing results, water should be 120ºF (49ºC) as it enters the dishwasher. ■■ Firmly close the door and press START. If the START keypad is not pressed the START keypad light will flash, an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle will not start. START ■■ You can add an item at the beginning of the cycle. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. If the door has been open more than a few seconds the START light will flash, a tone will sound and the dishwasher will not resume unless you press START button again. IMPORTANT: If the door has been opened for more than a few seconds after the cycle has started (even during the Delay time), The START button must be pressed again or the cycle will not resume. STEP 6 Follow the progress of your dishwasher The display will indicate cycle progress such as Add Dish, Washing, Drying, Clean and Sanitized. The cycle has completed when the Clean light is lit. Refer to the Controls and Cycle Status section for operation of the Sanitized indicator. 7