Care & Cleaning - Maytag MDB-7 Use & Care Manual

What Can and Cannot Be Washed
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?
Glass
Gold-Plated Flatware
Pewter, Tin
Plastics
Stainless Steel
Sterling Silver or
Silverplate
Wooden Items
Care and Cleaning
General Recommendations
• The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning.
Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher tub
to see if any large particles remain.
• Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove any
food soil splashes which occurred during loading.
• When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the
grain. Never use products containing chlorine bleach
or citric acid.
LOCATION
Standard Exterior
Stainless Steel Exterior
(select models)
Interior
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Storage/Moving
Fill detergent cup with a fresh-scented dishwasher
detergent or baking soda and select the Normal Wash
cycle. Allow the dishwasher to complete the cycle. Then
turn the water supply off and drain the dishwasher. To
drain, press the START/Cancel pad once to activate
Yes
No
No
Yes, top rack, except
disposable plastic items.
Yes
No, if has commercial
"darkening".
No
SOIL LEVEL
Light to moderate
Daily cleaning and light soil
Moderate to heavy soil
Streaks or fingerprints/restore shine
Discoloration
Light to moderate
Discoloration, or tomato-based stain
SPECIAL INFORMATION
A specialty glass called milk glass can yellow with repeated dishwasher washing.
Will discolor.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Plastics vary in
their capacity to withstand high water temperatures and detergents. Disposable
plastic items are not dishwasher safe for this reason.
Run a Rinse Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged
contact with foods containing salt, vinegar, milk products or juice could
damage finish.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Run a Rinse
Only cycle (select models) if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could
damage finish. Commercial "darkening" may be removed by detergent.
Wood may warp, crack or discolor.
• The color from some tomato-based food soils may
occasionally adhere to various components of the
dishwasher interior, causing temporary discoloration.
To minimize this:
• Remove excess tomato-based food soils from
dishes, prior to loading.
• Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing loads
containing tomato-based food soils.
• Use a dishwasher detergent that contains chlorine
to better fight staining.
Soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do Not use
abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Soft cloth or sponge and one of the following:
• Mild detergent and water
• A solution of white vinegar and water
• Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner*, or similar
multi-surface cleaner.
• Do Not use products containing chlorine bleach or
citric acid.
Follow with rinse and dry.
Soft cloth or damp sponge and Bon Ami*. Follow with
rinse and dry.
Soft cloth and Stainless Steel Magic Spray**.
Soft cloth or damp sponge and Cameo Stainless Steel
Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry.
Soft cloth or damp sponge.
Switch dishwasher detergent to chlorine-based product.
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the dishwasher. Press START/Cancel again to activate
the drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of
the water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical
supply and prop open the door.
When turning the water supply to the home off, the
water shut off at the dishwasher must be turned off also.
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TREATMENT