Maytag JDB4000AW Service Manual page 80

S
pecial care items
Most tableware, cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher. Check with the manufacturer.
Material Dishwasher Safe?
Aluminum Yes, except anodized.
Cast Iron No
China/Stoneware No, if antique or hand-painted.
Crystal No, if antique or delicate
crystal.
Filters
Not recommended.
Glass Yes
Gold-Plated Flatware No
No
Pewter, Tin
Plastics Yes, top rack.
Stainless Steel Yes
Sterling Silver or No, if has commercial
"darkening".
Silverplate
Wooden Items No
C
are and cleaning
Interior
The dishwasher interior is normally self-cleaning.
Periodically check the bottom of the dishwasher
tub to see if any large particles have not gone
through the strainer portion of the module.
Wipe the edge of the inner door liner to remove
any food soil splashes which occurred during
loading.
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 off
of dishes, prior to loading.
➢
Run the Heavy Wash cycle when washing
loads containing tomato-based food soils.
➢
Change dishwasher detergent and be
sure to use a dishwasher detergent that
contains chlorine to better fight staining.
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Special Informatiion
High water temperature and detergents may affect finish.
Seasoning will be removed, and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor.
Always check manufacturer's recommendation before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
may etch with repeated washings.
May leave a dingy deposit or stain on dishwasher interior.
Milkglass 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 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 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.
Exterior
The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned
with a soft damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner.
Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning (select
models)
Do not use a cleaning product containing
chlorine bleach. Always wipe with the grain
of the stainless steel. For daily cleaning and
light soil , use a 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 a similar
multi-surface cleaner. Rinse and dry. To
polish and to help prevent fingerprints, follow
with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (part No.
20000008)**.
For moderate to heavy soil , clean with Bon
Ami*, using a soft cloth or damp sponge. Rinse
and dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks,
follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.
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For discoloration , wipe with Cameo
Stainless Steel Cleaner*, using a damp
sponge or soft cloth. Rinse immediately and
dry. To restore luster and to remove streaks,
follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.
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.
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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