Maytag MDB7749SAW Use & Care Guide - Page 4

Premeasured Detergents Many detergents now come in premeasured forms (gel packs, tablets, or powder packs). These forms are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Always place premeasured detergents in the main compartment and close the lid. Using dishwasher detergent tablets and packs have been proven better than powder, liquid or gel detergents to reduce filming on your dishes. By using these tablets and packs, over time this will start to reduce or eliminate white film. Also, by using a rinse aid you can minimize repeat buildup of white film. Powder 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 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 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 Full dry as spots or streaks. They also improve 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. Add ■ Check the rinse aid indicator. Add rinse aid when indicator drops to "Refill" level. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap to "Open" USE RINSE AID FOR Full and lift off. Pour rinse aid BETTER DRYING into the opening until the Lock indicator level is at "Full." Replace the dispenser cap and turn to "Lock." Make sure cap is fully locked. Open Add ¹⁄₄ turn to lock NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 2 will give good results. If you have hard fill - -- 6 5 4 max - 21 3 - -- 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. STEP 3 Select a Cycle (cycles vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. Heavier cycles and options affect cycle length. Some cycles and options will take up to 3¹⁄₂ hours to complete. Select Options (options vary by model) See "Cycle and Option Descriptions" charts in the following section. You can customize your cycles by pressing the options desired and pressing Start/Resume. STEP 4 Start or Resume 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. Select the wash cycle and options desired and press START/RESUME OR press START/ RESUME to repeat the same cycle and options as in the previous wash cycle. ■ You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Close the door firmly. Press the START/RESUME button, the cycle resumes automatically at the point of interruption. For fully intergrated models (controls on top of console) ■ Select the wash cycle and options desired. ■ Press the START/RESUME button once and close the door. After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The door must be closed within 3 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the lights will flash, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the START/RESUME button again and shut the door within 3 seconds. You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME then close the door. 4