Energy Saving Tips; Maintaining The Dishwasher - Maytag Jetclean 9962 Manual

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
1. Don't prerinse!
2. Select the Light/China cycle and let tile dishwasher
2. Wash full loads. The same amount of electlici_
and
fill with water. Then open the door and pour one cup
water are used.
of chlorine bleaeh into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Latch the door and let the dishwasher complete the
3. Load correctly for best washing results,
cycle.
4. Operate
the dishwasher
during
off-peak
hours.
Storage/Moving
Check your local utility fbr rates.
Fill both detergent
cups with a fresh scented dish-
washer detergent
or baking soda and select a Normal
cycle. Allow the dishwasher
to complete
the cycle.
MAINTAINING
THE
Then turn the water supply- off"and set tbe dishwasher
DISHWASHER
to drain. Operate the drain twice to ensure most of the
water is removed. Last, disconnect the electrical supply
Your new Maytag Jetelean
TM
dishwasher
requires little
and prop open the door.
maintenance
attention. However, if you are going on
vacation, leaving a summer home or storing the dish-
Dishwasher
Exterior
washer ff)r an extended period of time, you may want to
The front of the dishwasher can be cleaned with a soft
review the following information,
damp cloth and liquid spray cleaner. Do not use any
Dishwasher
Interior
abrasive powders or cleaning pads.
The inside design is normally selfLcleaning. However,
you mav want to periodiealIy check the bottom of the
dishwasber tub to see if any" large particles have not
gone through the strainer portion of the module.
You may also want to wipe the edge of the inner door
liner to remove any food soil splashes which occurred
during loading.
Odors
Any odor inside the dishwasher is likely related to a
chemical (chlorine) odor frmn the detergent or a food
odor from soiled items sitting in the dishwasher. Try
using a different detergent,
espedaIly a lemon
scent-
ed one, or purchase a fresh package and see if the odor
decreases.
We also recommend
using the Rinse & Hold feature if
dishes are to he held for a couple of days before wash-
ing. This will remove most food soils that may cause an
odor.
For a strong odor, try"one of the following:
I. Place baking soda in both sides of the detergent cup.
Select Light/China
and let the water circulate for
about 10 minutes. Stop the dishwasher by unlatching
the door and let stand overnight. Then restart the
dishwasher by latching the door and let it complete
the cycle.
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