And Lights - Maytag MDB-7 Use & Care Manual

Cycles, Options and Lights
Cycles
Choose the cycle that best describes your dishload by pressing the cycle select pad. (See page 2, Operating
Tips, for how to begin the cycle).
CYCLE
Heavy Wash
Normal Wash
Light Wash
Rinse Only
(select models)
* Includes approximately 30 minutes of dry time.
**Number of fills will vary depending on the soil level of each load.
Notes
• Depending on water temperature, there may be time added to the cycle to bring water up to temperature.
• Only the following certified cycles have been designed to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential
Dishwasher) for sanitization: Heavy Wash, Normal Wash and Light Wash.
Cycle Options
In addition to choosing a cycle, choose as many available options as are needed for your dishload.
OPTION
Sanitize
(select models)
Extra Rinse
(select models)
Heated Dry
* Only these cycles have been designated to meet NSF requirements (NSF/ANSI 184 Residential Dishwasher) for sanitization.
CAUTION – In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to notice vapor escaping from the door vent in the upper left corner
of the door as the heat dries your dishes. The vapor is hot and may cause minor burns.
Options
OPTION
Start/Cancel
Delay
DESCRIPTION
Long cycle for heavy food soils.
Medium cycle for average food
soils. The turbidity sensor is
active with this cycle.
Short cycle for light food soils.
Rinses dishes being held until
there is a full load.
DESCRIPTION
Sanitizes dishware. When cycle monitor recognizes that the proper
conditions have been met, SANITIZED light will activate at the end of the cycle.
Sanitization may not be achieved if there is an interruption of the cycle,
power failure or if the incoming water temperature is below 120° F (49° C).
Adds an additional rinse to cycle. An extra rinse helps to improve results
in hard water situations.
For enhanced drying results select this option. When Heated Dry is not
selected, towel drying of some items such as plastic and items with non-stick
surfaces may be necessary and more moisture may be noticed adhering
to the dishwasher interior. In models with plastic interiors, it is normal to
notice vapor escaping from the door vent as the heat dries your dishes.
Vapor will escape even if Heated Dry is not selected.
DESCRIPTION
Starts and stops dishwasher. See page 2 under Operating Tips:
Starting the Dishwasher, for explanation.
Used to automatically start the cycle at a later time. See page 6
for instructions.
TIME
(APPROX.
MINUTES)
131*
97-118*
82*
9
CAUTION
5
NUMBER OF
WASHES/RINSES
2 washes/3 rinses
1-2 washes**/1-2 rinses**
2 washes/1 rinse
1 rinse
USE WITH CYCLES
Heavy Wash*
Normal Wash*
Light Wash*
All cycles
(except Rinse Only
[select models])
All cycles
(except Rinse Only
[select models])
USE WITH CYCLES
All Cycles
All Cycles