Maytag MDB7959SHZ Owners Manual - Page 6

STEP 2 Add Detergent Premeasured Detergents High-quality premeasured tablets and packs are recommended for improved performance. 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 SLIDE 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. They are suitable for all hardness and soil levels. Also, by using a rinse aid, you can minimize repeat buildup of white film (not all packs and tablets contain rinse aid). Always place premeasured detergents in main compartment and close the lid. NOTE: Follow instructions on the package when using other dishwasher detergent types or use the chart below for standard powdered detergents. ■■ Use automatic dishwasher detergent only. Add detergent just before starting a cycle. ■■ Fresh automatic dishwasher detergent results in better cleaning. Store tightly closed detergent container in a cool dry place. To close lid To open lid SLIDE 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 Pre Wash SLIDE OPEN 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 Water Hardness Soft (0-4 grains per U.S. gallon) Medium (5-9 grains per U.S. gallon) Hard (1014 grains per U.S. gallon) Soil Level Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Light Normal Heavy Prewash Compartment* None None Full None Full Full Main Wash Compartment "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line "Soft" fill line Full** Full** Full Full** Full Full** Full Full** *The prewash compartment is on top of the sliding door of the dispenser. **A full main wash compartment contains 2 Tbsp (30 ml). 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. 6