Maytag MDB8979SFZ Use & Care Guide - Page 6

Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLES ESTIMATED WASH TIME DISPLAYED Targets toughest food soils. Use for hard-to-clean heavily soiled pots, pans, 3:28 ™ casseroles, and tableware. Load and soil sensing cycle. This cycle is optimized to achieve best cleaning with 2:03 minimal water and energy for all soil levels. WATER USAGE GALLONS (LITERS) 9.0 (34.0) 4.5 (16.9) This cycle with only the Heated Dry option selected, and without other options 1:51 3.8 (14.5) selected, is recommended to completely wash and dry a full load of normally soiled dishes. The energy usage label is based on this cycle and option combination. For fast results, this cycle will clean light to medium soiled dishes, but use slightly more water and energy. For improved drying, select a heated dry option. :59 5.5 (20.9) Use for rinsing dishes, glasses, and silverware that will not be washed right away. :11 Do not use detergent. During cycle, the rinse action will repeatedly pause for several seconds. *Cycle times may increase depending on water temperature, heavy soil condition, dish load size and options selected. Adding options will add time to cycle. See options information. 1.3 (4.9) OPTIONS CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE ADDED WATER GALLONS (LITERS) Runs dishwasher at a later time or during off-peak Available with Delays start of a NA NA electrical hours. Select a wash cycle and options. any cycle cycle up to Press DELAY one time for each additional hour of 24 hours. delay up to 24 hours. Press START/RESUME. Close door firmly. NOTE: Anytime door is opened (such as, to add a dish), The Start/Resume button must be pressed again to resume delay countdown. Raises main wash temperature to improve cleaning for loads containing tough, baked-on food. Auto Raises main wash PowerBlast™ temperature from 105°F (41°C) to Normal 129°F (54°C). :04 to 1:16 0-1.2 (0-4.5) 6