Maytag MDD8000AWS Owners Manual - Page 4

■ Rinse aid keeps water from forming droplets that can 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. ■ When the dispenser is low and needs to be refilled, an indicator light on the control panel will illuminate. ■ To add rinse aid, turn the dispenser cap a ¹⁄₄ turn counterclockwise and remove. Pour rinse aid into the opening until the liquid reaches the FULL level marking. Replace the dispenser cap and turn clockwise until the cap is secure. ¹⁄₄ turn to lock NOTE: For most water conditions, the factory setting of 3 will give good results. 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 2¹⁄₂ 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. To Cancel an option, press it again. STEP 4 Start or Resume a Cycle ■ Prior to starting the dishwasher, turn the hot water on at the sink next to the dishwasher. Let the water run until it is hot. This ensures that hot water will enter the dishwasher when it is started. Make sure to turn the sink water off. ■ Select the wash cycle and options desired. ■ Press START/RESUME button once and close the drawer. After a brief pause, the cycle will begin. The drawer must be closed within 4 seconds after pushing START/RESUME or the lights will flash, a tone will sound, and the dishwasher will not begin. Press the START/RESUME button again and shut the drawer within 4 seconds. ■ You can add an item anytime before the main wash starts. Open the drawer slowly and add the item. Press the START/ RESUME then close the drawer. NOTE: If you have a two drawer dishwasher model, each drawer has its own controls and can run independently of the other. Cycle and Option Descriptions This information covers several different models. Your dishwasher may not have all of the cycles and options described. CYCLE SELECTIONS CYCLES DISH LOAD TYPES DESCRIPTIONS WASH TIME (HH:MM) Cycle Cycle + Options *Maximum Minimum Minimum Use for loads with normal amounts of food soil. This cycle uses a sensor to adjust amount of water, time and heat. 1:15 1:30 2:10 Use for hard-to-clean, heavily This cycle forces max time, water and 1:30 1:30 2:10 soiled pots, pans, casseroles, heat. and regular tableware. Use for loads with normal The energy-usage label is based on this 1:05 1:30 2:10 amounts of food soil. cycle. Use for lightly soiled items or This cycle washes at lower temperatures. 1:00 1:00 1:20 china and crystal. Towel drying may be required. 4