Before You Call - Maytag MDB6800 User Manual

Before You Call ..................................................
Check these points tohelp save you time and money: ...............................................
• Be sure door is latched securely.
• Be sure the water is turned on.
• Check that the pad is properly selected for a cycle.
• Allow time to pause before filling.
Won't Fill • Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check inlet hose for a kink.
• Check water valve inlet for sediment and clean if necessary.
• If hooked up to a food waste disposer, be sure the knock-out is removed from the dis-
poser inlet.
• Be sure the drain hose is elevated at least 32" so water cannot siphon back into the tub.
Won't Drain/Water in Tub • Check for a food obstruction in the drain or disposer.
Bottom • Check drain hose for a kink.
• Check your home's circuit breaker or fuse box.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Dishwasher Adds Water • This is normal. The IntelliClean"* sensor in the pump must stay submerged so a short
at END of Cycle fill of water is added after the cycle's last drain.
• Check that the cycle is completed.
Detergent Cup Not Empty • Be sure dispenser is not blocked.
• Use fresh detergent stored in a cool, dry place.
• A water valve hiss during fill is normal.
• Water circulation sounds are normal.
• A thumping sound may be a wash arm bumping an item that is extending beyond the
racks.
• Chopping or grinding sounds may be heard during drain as the internal food disposer
Seems Noisy chops hard items like fruit seeds, nuts, etc.
• Humming during drain is normal.
• A snap noise is the detergent cup lid hitting the door liner when the dishwasher door is
opened at the end of the cycle. This is normal.
• Proper installation affects the noise level.
Cycle Takes Too Long-- • The cycle has been extended due to low water temperature. (See pgs 6 and 9)
(Heating Delay light stays on) • Check to see that the incoming water temperature is 120-130° F (49-56 ° C).
• Dishes being held for a full load may need to be run through a Rinse & Hold cycle
while waiting.
• Many dishwashers have a "new" smell when first installed. It dissipates with use.
• A chemical odor is usually the chlorine bleach in dishwashing detergents. You may
Has an Odor
want to try another brand.
• Dishwasher not draining properly. (See "Won't Drain" section.)
• Adjust detergent amount to water hardness. (See pg. 6 & 10)
• Check water temperature. Incoming hot water should be between 120-130° F (49-56 ° C).
• Use a rinse aid such as Cascade Rinse Aid* regularly.
• Select the Sani Clean or Sani Temp option.
Glasses are Cloudy/Spotted • Don't pre-rinse. The detergent needs food soils to act upon.
• If the problem persists after following the above guidelines, it may be due to other fac-
tors. In this case, try the following:
• Be sure the incoming water temperature is not above 120-130 ° F (49-56 ° C).
• Decrease the amount of detergent in the MAIN WASH cup to 3 teaspoons.
• Select the Pots & Pans cycle.
Display Time Suddenly Drops • This is normal when the IntelliClean'" option is selected and the dishwasher decides to
or Increases by Several Minutes skip or add a drain and refill.
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