Special Tips; For Best Results; Water Conditions - Maytag DWU9921AAE Use & Care Manual

SPECIAL TIPS
For Best Results Water Conditions
• Hot Water is a Must
• Hard Water Deposit
Hot water dissolves and activates the If an unusual amount of calcium is in the
dishwashing detergent, dissolves grease on water, a lime film or deposit may eventually
dishes and helps dry glasses spot-free. Make build up on the dishes and interior surface of
certain all loads are washed in hot water. Refer dishwasher. You may first notice this as
to page 3 for more information. "cloudy" glasses.
• Use Enough Detergent To determine if the film on the glasses is
For proper soil removal, good drying results, due to hard water, soak a glass
and to prevent filming, etching and spotting, approximately 5 minutes ha undiluted
an adequate amount of detergent must be white vinegar. Rinse and dry. If film is
used. We recommend 1 teaspoon of detergent removed, it is due to hard water (ff not
per grain of water hardness with a minimmn of removed, see Soft Water Etehlng).
3 teaspoons. Refer to page 6 on adding To correct:
detergent. 1. Increase the amount of detergent used
• Use a Rinse Aid according to the degree of water hardness
Using a rinse aid improves drying results and (see page 6).
reduces spotting and filming. See page 6 for 2. Check the water temperature (see page 3).
instructions on using a rinse aid.
3. Use a rinse aid to improve the sheeting
• Load the Dishwasher Properly action of the water (see page 6).
To insure that all soiled surfaces get adequate To remove film from dishwasher interior, try
wash action, carefully follow the instructions one of the following:
for loading the dishwasher (pages 3-5). Make
sure nothing extends above or below the racks 1. Remove with a damp cloth and a mild
to interfere with the movement of the upper scouring powder.
or lower spray"arms. 2. Start empty dishwasher on Rinse & Hold
• Select the Proper Cycle cycle, D,tring fill, open door and add
1/2 cup white vinegar to water. Allow
The cycle needed depends on the amount of dishwasher to complete cycle. Do not
food soil. See page 8 for cycle descriptions, use detergent. Follow"with a regular
• Select Heated Dry- detergent wash.
For improved drying select Heated Dry.
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