Maytag MDB8979SFZ Use & Care Guide - Page 7

CONTROL OPTIONS CAN BE SELECTED WITH WHAT IT DOES ADDED TIME TO CYCLE ADDED WATER GALLONS (LITERS) Sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with NSF International NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements of the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles on a NSF/ANSI 184 certified dishwasher meet the NSF/ANSI 184 performance standard for soil removal and for sanitization efficacy. At end of the cycle, the sanitized indicator or word "sanitized", on some models, will glow. If your load did not properly sanitize, the indicator will flash at the end of the cycle. This can happen if the cycle is interrupted, or if the water does not reach the required temperature. The light goes off when you open and close the door or press CANCEL. Auto Increased main PowerBlast™ wash temperature from 105°F (41°C) Normal to 145°F (63°C) and final rinse from 140°F (60°C) to 156°F (69°C). :04 to 1:15 0-3.0 (0-11.2) Dries dishes with heat and the fan (on some cycles). Auto Uses heating :12 to :46 0 Use this option with rinse aid. Plastic items are less PowerBlast™ element and the likely to deform when loaded in top rack. Turn option fan (with some off for an air dry. Normal cycles) to speed NOTE: The fan may run for 1 hour after the cycle Quick drying times. ends for some cycle/option selections. The fan can be stopped by opening the door or pressing any key on the console. Dries dishes with heat and the fan (on some cycles). Auto Uses heating 1:01 to 1:17 0 Use this option, with rinse aid, to get the best drying PowerBlast™ element and the results. Plastic items are less likely to deform when fan (with some loaded in top rack. Normal cycles) to speed NOTE: The fan may run for 1 hour after the cycle Quick drying times. ends for some cycle/option selections. The fan can be stopped by opening the door or pressing any key on the console. PURPOSE Press to start or resume a wash cycle Cancels wash cycle. COMMENTS If the door is opened during a cycle or power is interrupted, Start/Resume indicator flashes. Cycle will not resume until door is closed and Start/Resume is pressed. NOTE: If Start/Resume button is located on top of door, push door firmly closed within 4 seconds of pressing Start/Resume. If door is not closed within 4 seconds, start button light will flash, an audible tone will be heard (on some top control models), and cycle will not start. Press and hold CANCEL/DRAIN for 3 seconds to cancel the wash cycle. The dishwasher starts a 3-minute drain (if needed). Let dishwasher drain completely. Use Control Lock to avoid To turn on Lock, press and hold SANITIZE for 3 seconds. Control Lock light will stay unintended use of on for a short time, indicating that it is activated and all buttons are disabled. If you dishwasher between cycles, press any button while the dishwasher is locked, light flashes 3 times. Dishwasher or cycle and option changes door can still be opened/closed while controls are locked. during a cycle. To turn off Lock, press and hold SANITIZE for 3 seconds. Light turns off. NOTE: If the model requires you to press and hold Sanitize to lock controls, Control C Locked LED(C) will be on or off to indicate whether Control Lock is active or not. AB 7